The University of Moncton (Universite` de Moncton) is the largest French learning university in Canada offering 165 study programs with over 40 graduate and doctoral programs. The university has offered 53,000 degrees to students so far and students every year take admission in all three semesters.

The admission process for any of the courses offered at the University of Moncton requires students to fill an online application with a fee of 60 CAD. The university follows a bilingual system under which French and English are with most priority. The graduate courses require additional documents and requirements like writing samples, LOR, and SOP. Students can apply for the same according to their preferred course.

Highlights

Application Portal University of Moncton Application Portal
Application Fees International Applicants File study fee (non refundable) : 160 CAD
Overall Average for all Courses Minimum 65%
French course Average Minimum 65% for admission
Mode of Payment Debit cards, Cash, Check, Draft and Money Order
Academic Calendar Semester-based
Intake Seasons Winter; Fall, Spring
Financial Aid Scholarships; Work-study
Official Website https://www.umoncton.ca/

University of Moncton Admission Deadlines

The University of Moncton accepts applications from both Canadian and International students for their fall and winter terms. Applicants must apply for admission within the deadlines. The deadlines for the University of Moncton international admission are given in the tables below.

Application to undergraduate programs:

Term/ Semester UG Deadline PG Deadline
Fall April 1/ June 15 February 1
Winter October 1 September 1

University of Moncton International Students Admissions

The University of Moncton is accepting applications for its winter and fall 2023 sessions because of the pandemic COVID-19. It accepts international students given that they have fulfilled the necessary requirements for admission. The university offers scholarships to its international students and has the lowest tuition fees among the top Canadian Universities.
Application Portal: Online
Application Fee: 160 CAD
Admission Requirements:

  • One official copy of the applicant’s high school records (including official copies of academic achievements and degrees)
  • Official transcripts along with a brief description of the courses taken
  • Non-refundable 160 CAD (for creation and assessment of the student’s records)
  • A bank transfer may be transacted payable to the university.
  • A Study Permit to study in Canada (can be obtained by contacting the Department of CIC)
  • Completed and signed admission form request for the first cycle
  • An average of 65% is required for a French course.
  • The International French Test or TFI can be taken to prove the applicant’s French Proficiency.
  • ​The student should have French knowledge or have taken a course in French at grade 12 level.

Canada Visa for International Students

To study in Canada it is mandatory for international applicants to have a student visa. A Canadian Embassy or consulate issues the temporary resident Visa. The Visa process or applying for a study permit can be summed up by the following steps:

  • After the application is completed, the letter of admission (the proof of official admission to the university) has to be submitted to the Immigration and Citizenship center.
  • The applicant should convince the date of departure (after finishing his or her studies in Canada) to the Visa Officer
  • The applicant might need to hold a visa, if necessary
  • The student visa for Canada application procedure is done at the same time as that of the residence permit.
  • The Canadian Embassy in the applicant’s home country can be contacted for further details about the Visa application. The study permit application can be done at any of the nearest visa offices in the home country of the student.
  • Upon arrival in Canada, the student might be asked to produce the necessary documents such as the IMM 1294 form, valid passport, visa, study permit, and admission letters.

University of Moncton Undergraduate Admissions

The application process is the same for all students (Canadian or international) and must be done meeting the provided deadlines for submission. The application process for Bachelors or Undergraduate programs is as follows:
Application Portal: The University’s Application Portal
Application Fees: A non-refundable fee of 60 CAD is to be paid for file study
Application process:

  • The official transcripts must be posted personally at: Edmundston Campus: admissions@umoncton.caMoncton Campus: admission.cdem@umoncton.caShippagan Campus: admissions.umcs@umoncton.ca
  • Immediately upon receiving the documents, a confirmation mail will be sent to the applicants.
  • It will give the list of documents to be sent to the Admission Service.
  • The necessary additional documents must be sent for file study.
  • After completing the above process, the application status will be updated within 2-3 weeks of application submission.
  • Official transcript
  • Letters of recommendation

The university offers more than 60 graduate programs with the same admission procedure as undergraduate programs. If the applicant has not completed their university studies in French, he or she must demonstrate their French learning skills by taking the TFI, TCF, DALF C1, or TEF assessments and provide the official certificate obtained.

Some of the popular graduate and doctoral programs offered by the University of Moncton are:

Requirements Master of Business Administration Master degree in Law Master of Applied Science Master of Nursing Science Master of Computer Science
Transcripts Optional Required Required One Required Required
Letters of recommendation Two  Two  Three  Two  Two
French Knowledge Required Required Required Required Required
Essay Not required Required Required Not Required Not Required
Work Experience Required (optional) Not required Not required Required Not Required
Duration 2 years 1 to 3 years Full time- 2 years Part-time- 5 years Full time- 2 years Part-time- 5 years 2 years

The students meeting the necessary admission conditions and having some proficiency in French can apply for programs (undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral) in the University of Moncton within the provided deadlines. Applications are accepted online through the university’s official website. International applicants can apply for Fall and Winter 2023 sessions. It is still accepting applicants for the Fall 2023 session.