Memorial University of Newfoundland

Memorial offers more than 300 degree, diploma, certificate and graduate programs. The main campus is minutes from downtown St. John’s, which features a tunnel system that keeps students warm during the island’s winters. St. John’s is also home to the Fisheries and Marine Institute and the Signal Hill campus, which focuses on public engagement and innovation. The Grenfell campus, in Corner Brook, is known for its fine arts and environmental policy programs, and a small campus is maintained in Harlow, England. The Labrador Institute in Happy Valley–Goose Bay offers academic programs, creating a centre for northern and Indigenous-led research and education. The $325-million Core Science Facility was built for the faculty of science and faculty of applied science and engineering, as well as for community partnerships. The Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship offers educational programming and events, mentorship, a co-working space and funding support to help entrepreneurs from across all of Memorial’s disciplines. In 2023, the Qanittaq Clean Arctic Shipping Initiative, co-led by Memorial and the Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada, received a $91-million federal research grant to help address Inuit shipping priorities, promote the safety of ships operating in the Arctic and protect those environments. “As the only university in Newfoundland and Labrador, Memorial offers a wide range of programs for students to explore their interests and ignite their passions. In the last 100 years, more than 100,000 alumni have used their education and experience to help create a brighter future for themselves, their families and their communities,” says president Neil Bose.The school’s co-op program places more than 1,500 students each year.

Campus buzz: The school’s facilities, including the Aquarena swimming facility, are being modernized and upgraded in preparation for the 2025 Canada Games. The St. John’s campus will be home to the athletes’ village and will host multiple athletic competitions.

Quick facts

Tuition (includes compulsory ancillary fees)
$7,319

Minimum Entering Grades
Arts: 70% | Science: 70% | Business: 70% | Engineering: 70%

Student Body
Undergraduates: Full-time: 11,945 | Part-time: 1,536 
Graduates: Full-time: 3,529 | Part-time: 1,164 
International Students: First-year: 12.2% | Graduate: 68%

Housing Facts
Residence Spaces: 2,220 (1,025 reserved for first-year students)
Cost of double room with meals: $10,024
Cost of single room with meals: $10,560 to $11,376
Cost of apartment-style: $3,422 to $8,784

Standout programs

Folklore: The only anglophone university in Canada to offer comprehensive folklore programs, Memorial offers opportunities for community partnerships and learning.

Maritime Management: This professional degree prepares students to lead in today’s marine industries, focusing on human resources, economics, marketing, operations and quality management.

Arctic and Subarctic Interdisciplinary Studies: Students study and live in the North, developing leadership skills.