The University of New Brunswick is a public university established in 1785 and Saint John is one of the two campuses of the university. The University of New Brunswick is the oldest English-language university in Canada. Saint John campus was founded in 1964 and is located in New Brunswick, Canada. The total population of the university is more than 10,000 and these students are from more than 100 countries. Saint John campus, in partnership with Dalhousie University and the government of New Brunswick, is home to the province’s first English-language medical school. Saint John campus offers 92 full-time programs comprising of 81 regular, 6 specialized, and 5 postgraduate programs in 14 study areas. There are 4 co-op programs available to students. The student to faculty ratio of the campus is 15:1.
Rankings
- The University of New Brunswick has been ranked 201-250th in QS subject-wise rankings for Agriculture and Forestry.
- The University has been ranked 26th among Best Global Universities in Canada by US News & World Report.
- According to US News & World Report rankings, the university has been ranked 618th for Engineering subject while the ranking for Plant and Animal Science subject is 432.
- The university was also named as Canada’s Most Entrepreneurial University by Startup Canada in 2014.
Highlights
| Type of College | Public |
| Programs | 92 regular programs |
| Faculty Members | 830 |
| Total Number of Seats (regular) | 4,275 |
| Basic Tuition Fee, International Students | CAD 9,100 |
| Test Scores Accepted | TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, MELAB, CE, CAEL, CanTEST |
| Website | http://nbcc.ca/ |
Campuses
- The University of New Brunswick has two campuses- Saint John campus and Fredericton Campus located in New Brunswick, Canada.
- Saint John is a smaller campus and was opened in 1964 after the Fredericton Campus.
- Fredericton was established in 1785.
- The Saint John Campus provides various facilities to the students like residence, dining, shopping, research facilities, Library, athletics facilities, and many more.
Residence
- The Saint John Campus of the University of New Brunswick offers residence facilities to the students through two residence halls.
- Name of these co-ed residences is Dr. Colin B. MacKay Residence and Sir James Dunn Residence.
- Dr. Colin B. MacKay Residence offers 85 two-bedroom suites that have a three-piece washroom, as well as a small kitchenette furnished with a refrigerator and microwave.
- Sir James Dunn Residence houses 68 students. It is a traditional residence and has single and double rooms.
- Both the residences have TV lounges, study lounges, internet facility, etc. The rooms have beds, dressers, chairs, desk, closet, vanity sink, laminate flooring, etc.
- Saint John Campus also provides resources for off-campus housing to the students.
Programs
- The University of New Brunswick offers more than 75 undergraduate and graduate programs for the students.
- Some of the undergraduate programs offered at the Saint John campus of the University of New Brunswick are Accounting, Arts, Hospitality and Management, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering, Forestry, etc.
- Some of the graduate programs are offered in Anthropology, Biology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Sociology, Economics, Business Administration, Forestry & Environmental Management, etc.
- The College also offers continuing education courses in the following categories –
- 27 part-time courses
- 64 online courses and academic upgrading courses
- 12 professional development programs
Flexibility to choose your schedule
Students are given the liberty to apply for classes as per their schedule and study plan. Some of the groups in which programs can be filtered in are-
| Schedule | On-campus courses Online courses Evening and Weekend |
| Study Plan | Full-time Part-time Co-op |
Application Process
Prerequisites
International candidates must demonstrate English-language proficiency. For this, they must have-
- English as their first language or
- A minimum of three years of secondary school education in English or
- A minimum of one year of postsecondary education in English
Undergraduate Programs
- Application Portal: Online Portal
- Application Fee: $125
Documents to be submitted-
- Official Secondary School Transcripts
- English Language Proficiency proofs- TOEFL-at least 85 (Internet-based); IELTS- 6.5; PTE- 59
- Country-specific requirements
- Copy of Passport
- Valid Visa
- Financial Support Documents
Country-Specific Requirements
| Country | Requirement |
|---|---|
| India | Indian School Certificate Examination, Intermediate Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate, or All India Senior School certificate grades of 60% or higher or General Certificate of Education (GCE). |
| Nepal | Higher Secondary Certificate grades of 60% and above |
| Pakistan | Higher Secondary Certificate grades of 60% |
| Sri Lanka | Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education grades of A and B. |
Graduate Programs
- Application Portal: Online Portal
- Application Fee: $125
Documents to be submitted-
- Official Secondary School Transcripts
- Statement of Interest
- Sample of writing
- GMAT/GRE scores
- 3 References
- Copy of Passport
- Resume
- Financial proof or bank statement
- Candidates will also be required to fulfill subject-wise requirements for admission.
- English Proficiency Scores-
| Test | Scores |
|---|---|
| IELTS | Minimum score band of 7 |
| TOEFL iBT | Minimum 80 including the Test of Written English - TWE (minimum score of 25) |
| TOEFL Paper Based | Minimum 550 including the Test of Written English - TWE (minimum score 4.0) |
| TOEFL Computer Based | Minimum 213 including the Test of Written English - TWE (minimum score 4.0) |
| PTE | Minimum 65 |
| CanTest | Minimum score band of 5.5 |
Cost of Attendance
- For international candidates aspiring to study at the university, it is mandatory to have an estimate of the cost of living in Canada to survive comfortably in a foreign land. Here’s a list of basic expenses-
- An International undergraduate student is required to pay an estimated amount of $28,971 - $30,256 for one year of an undergraduate course at Saint John campus of University of New Brunswick.
- A graduate student (course-based except MBA) will be required to pay $2,380 for the fall semester; $1,710 for the winter semester and $1,710 for the summer semester as well at Saint John campus.
- The following table can be referred to understand the cost of attendance of the university in detail-
International undergraduate fee for one academic year
| Components | Saint John Campus |
|---|---|
| International Differential Fee | $9469 |
| Residence/meals | $8600 |
| Estimate books/supplies | $2000 |
| Student Fees | $810 |
| Health Insurance | $966 |
| Tuition | $7,126 - $8,411 |
| Estimated total | $28,971 - $30,256 |
International graduate fee (course-based except MBA)
| Components | Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (per course) | $874 | $874 | $874 |
| Mandatory Fees (per course) | $41.5 | $41.5 | $41.5 |
| Graduate Student Association (per term) | $34 | $34 | $34 |
| GSA Health and Dental | $605 | - | - |
| Total for Canadian Students: | $1554.5 | $949.5 | $949.5 |
| International Students Add: | |||
| International Differential Fee (per course) | $561 | $561 | $561 |
| International Emergency Health Ins. (Per-term fee only) | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| International Health Travel Insurance (must be purchased once in the 12 months) | $64.5 | - | - |
| Total for International Students: | $2380 | $1710.5 | $1710.5 |
Financial Aid
- The University of New Brunswick offers entrance scholarships to International undergraduate students.
- UNB’s scholarship ranges from $500 to $100,000.
- Other scholarships available for undergraduate international students are Schulich Leaders Scholarship, Currie Undergraduate Scholarship, Beaverbrook Scholars Award, H. Harrison McCain Bursaries/Scholarships, Loran Scholars Foundation, and Arthur & Sandra Irving Primrose Scholarship.
- Students are required to qualify the eligibility criteria for the Scholarships in Canada.
- Graduate students can apply for awards such as Commonwealth Scholarship, Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) and financial support in their countries.
Alumni
- The Alumni of the university can enjoy preferred rates on car, home, condo, and tenant insurance through the TD Insurance Meloche Monnex program.
- Manulife Financial offers affordable life insurance to the alumni of the university and their families.
- The Alumni of the university can get a year subscription of the Saltscapes Magazine for only $26.95 plus tax.
- Alumni can save 10 percent on their complete purchase at SoftMoc.
- The UNB Associated Alumni provides annual sponsorships to a wide range of organizations, associations, student and student groups, athletic teams and clubs. Sponsorships offered are General Sponsorship, Student-Alumni Engagement Fund, and Personal Development Fund.
