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University of New Brunswick, Saint John

ยท Public University

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University of New Brunswick, Saint John: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    The University of New Brunswick, Saint John is a public university in Canada and suits students who want to study at one of UNBโ€™s two primary campuses. It is a practical option if you want a Canadian public university setting and plan to confirm programme details directly with the university.

  2. What you can study

    The university is part of the University of New Brunswick, which has two primary campuses in Fredericton and Saint John. No subject areas or programme list is published in the information available here, so the programme catalogue should be checked on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the universityโ€™s official admissions process and check the website for entry requirements, document requirements, deadlines, and any programme-specific steps. If you need a decision on credit transfer, language requirements, or document authentication, confirm those with the admissions office before submitting an application.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee amount in the information available here; confirm the current international tuition rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Saint John will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending, so budget separately for those expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm it on the university website before applying. If you are moving from abroad, check visa timing, tuition payment deadlines, accommodation options, and whether your chosen programme has extra requirements for international students.

  6. How it compares

    There are 156 universities in Canada, and this one is a public campus within the University of New Brunswick system rather than a separate private institution. Its main distinguishing feature is being part of UNB, which is described as Canadaโ€™s oldest English-language university, so it may suit applicants who want a public university in a smaller-campus setting.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them โ€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about University of New Brunswick, Saint John

What type of university is it?

It is a public university in Canada.

Where is it located?

It is in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.

What is the website?

http://www.unbsj.ca/

How many universities are there in Canada?

There are 156 universities in Canada.

Overview

The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is a public research university with two primary campuses in Fredericton and Saint John, New Brunswick. It is the oldest English-language university in Canada. With Canada's oldest engineering programme, UNB is constantly ranked by the Times Higher Education amongst the top 300 engineering schools in the world, or top 3% of over 7000 universities that offer engineering worldwide.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Canada.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance โ€” verify with official sources before applying.

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