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Memorial University of Newfoundland
Ranking
23Established in
1925Famous For
MBA, Petroleum Engineering, Food Science
- Overview
- Services
- Rankings
- Accommodation
- Location
- Courses
- Scholarships
Overview
Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) is a public research institution located in St. John’s, the capital of Canada’s easternmost province, Newfoundland and Labrador. Founded in 1925, it is the only university in the province, serving as a vital educational and research hub for the region.
MUN is the largest university in Atlantic Canada, with a student population of approximately 18,000 to 19,000, including over 3,400 international students from more than 100 countries. The University offers more than 100 degree programmes and over 90 professional development and certificate options across diploma, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Its academic structure includes faculties such as Arts, Science, Engineering and Applied Science, Business Administration, and Medicine, alongside specialised institutes like the Marine Institute and the School of Music.
The University operates multiple campuses: the main campus in St. John’s, Grenfell Campus in Corner Brook, the Marine Institute also in St. John’s, and an international campus in Harlow, Essex, England. This geographic spread allows students to engage with diverse learning environments, including coastal research facilities and international study opportunities.
International students benefit from competitive tuition fees, a relatively low cost of living compared to other Canadian cities, and a wide range of scholarships and funding opportunities. English is the language of instruction, and those who do not meet the language requirements may enrol in English language programmes offered at the Grenfell Campus.
Services
Memorial University of Newfoundland offers its students a broad range of nationally recognised professional and academic support programs. The University is committed to international co-operation, cultural sensitivity, student mobility and internationalisation, and over 125 exchange programs with educational institutions from more than 40 countries are available.
Rankings
- 23rd in Canada in the QS World University Rankings 2026
Accommodation
Memorial University of Newfoundland has different residence options available for its students. The Burton’s Pond Apartments on St. Johns Campus are great for independent living, and for students with dependents, designated family units are also available. It is just a 10-minute walk from the main campus and all the major utilities, including WiFi, are available at the residence. The apartments are fully furnished and the complex has mailboxes, a laundry room and access to the Internationalisation Office.
Location
Memorial University has its main campus in St. John’s, in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Other campuses of the university are situated in Corner Brook, Saint Pierre, and Harlow, England. Memorial is one of the two Universities in Canada who have their campus in the United Kingdom.
The nearest airport to the main campus is the St. John’s International Airport.
Courses offered at Memorial University of Newfoundland
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