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University of New Brunswick (Saint John)

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Founded
1964
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University Guide

About University of New Brunswick (Saint John)

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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.
Courses & Fees

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Overview
Degree TypeBachelor
Duration4 years
Study ModeFull Time
LanguageEnglish
Fees
Tuition FeeINR 14.6 L/Yr
Native FeeCAD 21,411 /Yr
Estimated Total₹941452
Fee trendTuition progression
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Admission Guide

Admission Process

University of New Brunswick (UNB) accepts application Fall, summer and Winter season. The university has a student population of 10,000 students from more than 100 counties. UNB has more than 75 undergraduate and graduate programs in the field of arts, business & science, applied science and engineering.

  • International applicants are encouraged to apply six months in advance.
  • Conditional admission may be available for international students who do not have an English test score.
  • The university has country-specific admission requirements. Be sure to check the requirements prior to application
  • Graduate applicants are required to submit a complete application, and three letters of reference including at least one academic reference

Highlights

Application Portal University Portal
Application Fee $125
English Proficiency TOEFL/IELTS/CAEL
Mode of Payment VISA, Discover card, Master Card, Local Bank Transfer, Cheque, Demand Draft
Academic Calendar Semester-based
Financial Aid Grants, Loans, Scholarships
Admissions Helpline 1-506-648-5845
Admissions Office E-mail [email protected]

University of New Brunswick (Saint John) Admission Deadlines

The general deadlines for UG admissions are given below. However, the deadlines for graduate courses vary from program to program.

Term/Semester/Season Deadline
Fall (September start) June 1
Winter (January start) October 1
Summer (Various dates from May-August) February 1

Note: Education (Fredericton), Kinesiology and Nursing have a fall/September intake only.

University of New Brunswick (Saint John) Undergraduate Admissions

University of New Brunswick offers a wide range of UG programs to international students. To apply for admission the applicant has to fulfil the following requirements -

Application Portal: University Portal

Application Fee: $125

Academic Requirements -

  • Original final secondary school transcripts with a minimum GPA of 2.75.
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Fulfil Course-specific academic requirements. Click here for more information.
  • Financial support form
  • Proof of Health Insurance Cover
  • Student Agreement Form Copy of Passport
  • Copy of Visa Application Form

English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

International students may submit either TOEFL, IELTS or any other equivalent scores to prove their English proficiency.

Test Minimum required score
TOEFL (iBT) 90
IELTS 6.5
CAEL 70

Visa Process for International Students

  • One must obtain an acceptance letter from the university. Following which, an applicant can apply for a visa package from the Canadian Visa Website (CIC website)
  • If the applicant is found eligible, they will receive a personal checklist code, valid for 60 days, needed to submit the application online. The page shall include an application guide, an estimated tuition fees amount, a list of documents one needs to submit with the application, and guidelines for further steps to be taken.
  • MyCIC account has to be created which shall contain the checklist. Once the applicant has all the required documents, and the fee has been paid, the online application can be submitted.
  • Applicants are required to attend interviews at local consulates.

University of New Brunswick (Saint John) Graduate admissions

The university offers a diverse range of PG courses in the field of Anthropology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Earth Science, Economics, English, Nursing, Physics, History and Sociology. To apply for admission, the applicants have to fulfil the following requirements.

Application portal – University Portal

Application fee – $125

Course Application Deadline Academic Requirements English Proficiency
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) Fall - June 15 Bachelor’s degree, Transcripts with a GPA of 3 above,
GRE 54th Percentile/GMAT (550) Scores, CV, SOP, LOR
TOEFL (iBT)- 93
IELTS- 7.0
PTE- 65
CanTest- 4.5
Masters in Civil Engineering Winter - June 1
Summer - October 1
Fall - February 1
Bachelor’s degree,
Transcripts with a GPA of 3 above, CV, SOP, LOR
TOEFL (iBT)- 92
IELTS- 7.5
PTE- 65
CanTest- 4.5
Masters in Computer Science Fall- January 5, February 28
Winter - April 30
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science,
Transcripts with a GPA of 3 above, CV, LOR, SOP
TOEFL (iBT)- 92
IELTS- 7.0
PTE- 65
CanTest- 4.5
Masters in Economics January 15 Bachelor’s degree in BA/ Honours Economics,
Transcripts with a GPA of 3 above, CV,
GRE scores (Minimum 150 in quantitative section), SOP, LOR
TOEFL (iBT)- 92
IELTS- 7.0
PTE- 65
CanTest- 4.5
Master of Science in Physics Fall- June 1
Winter- October 1
Summer-February 1
Bachelor’s degree in Science,
Transcripts with a GPA of 3 above,
CV, GRE Physics scores, SOP, LOR
TOEFL (iBT)- 92
IELTS- 7.0
PTE- 65
CanTest- 4.75

Once the application is complete, it is sent to the Faculty or Department in which applicant have applied for. Review times can vary depending on the time of year or the program. The applicant will be notified by email and in application portal when a decision has been made. Processing time may take up to six months.

During the review process, appicant’s prospective department require additional information and will contact them directly.

Placements & Recruiters

University of New Brunswick (Saint John) Placement Details

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Rankings over the years

Year-wise highlights from global and country rankings available for this university.

2017

Highlights
2017
  • Civil Engineering: #10 in country
  • Top source: ARWU
  • 1 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Civil Engineering
  • 1 ranking record in 2017

2018

Highlights
2018
  • Best overall country rank: #12
  • Psychology: #9 in country
  • Top source: ARWU
  • 2 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Overall, Psychology
  • 2 ranking records in 2018

2019

Highlights
2019
  • Best overall country rank: #28
  • Psychology: #10 in country
  • Top source: ARWU
  • 2 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Psychology, Overall
  • 2 ranking records in 2019

2020

Highlights
2020
  • Best overall country rank: #29
  • Overall: #29 in country
  • Top source: CWUR
  • 1 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Overall
  • 1 ranking record in 2020

2021

Highlights
2021
  • Best overall country rank: #26
  • Overall: #26 in country
  • Top source: US News
  • 1 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Overall
  • 2 ranking records in 2021

Contact Information

3 Bailey Dr, Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3

+1-506-453-4666

Student Reviews & Ratings

Overall sentiment and category-wise rating summary

Overall score

7.6/10
Top Rated

Based on 3 ratings

Rating Breakdown

Visual summary of rating distribution and categories

Live Summary
Academic
8.0/10
Faculty
8.0/10
Infrastructure
8.3/10
Accommodation
8.0/10
Placement
6.7/10
Extracurricular
9.5/10