Memorial University of Newfoundland Canada

Memorial University of Newfoundland is Atlantic Canada’s premiere comprehensive university. With approximately 17,000 students, 1000 faculty members and 1,500 support staff, it is the largest in the region. Memorial is committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, and service to the public. More than 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered through our faculties (arts, science, education, medicine, engineering and applied science, business) and schools (music, human kinetics and recreation, nursing, pharmacy, social work, graduate studies). Students who do not meet Memorial’s English Language proficiency requirements can avail of the English as a Second Language programs offered.

Memorial is distributed over four campuses, the largest located in Newfoundland and Labrador’s capital city of St. John’s, the oldest city in North America, known for its dynamic, vibrant and unique culture. Memorial’s Marine Institute, also in St. John’s, is Canada’s largest and most comprehensive marine training institute. And on the west coast of the island is Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, a small, liberal arts and science campus that specializes in the fine arts and environmental programming. Memorial also has a campus in Harlow, England. 

Memorial University is one of the region’s most important research organizations. The university’s teaching and research efforts reflect, to a large degree, the unique needs, opportunities and challenges of its North Atlantic location.  Today, research activities bring in more than $70 million in outside funding annually and span all disciplines including science, medicine, arts, social sciences, engineering, education and business. 

Students attending Memorial have access to one of Canada’s best university libraries, excellent computer labs and many specialized academic help centres.  Health and counselling services are also available on-campus.  International students can also avail of the services offered by the International Student Advising Offices (ISA) which includes help with everything from academics, health and finances to employment and cultural issues. 

International students at Memorial may be eligible for a variety of scholarships, including entrance scholarships.  An international student entering Memorial is automatically considered for non-renewable entrance scholarships on an individual basis.  These scholarships are based on a number of criteria including academic standing. 

At Memorial, students learn from the best and acquire a degree that is recognized the world over.

 

CONTACT   If you have questions about attending Memorial, please contact the Office of Student Recruitment. We will be happy to help you! Email: new.students@mun.ca St. John's Campus Telephone: 709-737-8896 Toll-free: 1-866-354-8896 (North America Only) Fax: 709-737-8611 Office of Student Recruitment Arts and Administration Building, Room A-1000 Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John's, NL A1C 5S7 CANADA   Corner Brook Campus Telephone: 709-637-6200 Toll-free: 1-866-381-7022 Fax: 709-639-8125 University Drive Sir Wilfred Grenfell College Corner Brook, NL A2H 6P9 CANADA Marine Institute Telephone: 709-778-0200 Fax: 709-778-0672 P.O. Box 4920 155 Ridge Road St. John's, NL A1C 5R3 CANADA