Université de Moncton

The Université de Moncton might be small, but it punches above its weight. Graduates include the chief justice of the province, a former lieutenant governor and three past premiers. The main campus is located in Moncton, while the Shippagan campus, which offers courses in the sustainability of marine ecosystems, is located on the Acadian Peninsula. The forest management program is housed at the Edmundston campus, nestled among the Appalachian Mountains. All three campuses are exclusively French-speaking. Small is good when it comes to class size: Moncton has one of the lowest student faculty ratios in Canada at 14.5 to 1, and an average class size of 21. While the university serves its Acadian roots well, it also attracts students from beyond the region. International students make up 29.5 per cent of the student population. “The Université de Moncton is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and the training of creative and socially conscious people. The Université de Moncton is known for its involvement in research, especially in the fields of health, environment, Acadian studies, robotics and artificial intelligence,” says president Denis Prud’homme. Roughly 86 per cent of graduates are employed in an occupation closely related to their studies, and their income is 18 per cent higher than the national average. Moncton’s research funding has been growing over the past 10 years. The school is starting several construction projects and new initiatives, such as the establishment of a social issues incubator for the community and a health research institute, construction of additional student residences and a new centre for pedagogy to improve teaching at its campuses.

Campus buzz: The school is undertaking a major renovation and expansion of its athletic facilities. Future students will enjoy a reconfigured swimming pool as well as a new ice rink, soccer field and community centre.

Quick facts

Tuition (includes compulsory ancillary fees)
 $8,983 

Median Entering Grades
Arts: 86.9% | Science: 86.94% | Commerce: 86.9% | Engineering: 86.99%

Student Body
Undergraduates: Full-time: 4,797 | Part-time: 320
Graduates: Full-time: 655 | Part-time: 246
International Students: First-year: 30.7% | Graduate: 36%

Housing Facts
Residence Spaces: 817 (first-year availability varies by campus)
Cost of single room:  $4,197 to $6,897
Cost of apartment-style: $2,765 to $7,448

Standout programs

Mechanical Engineering: Students gain practical experience in a final-year capstone project, designing solutions for real-world problems and interacting with engineers.
Forest Management: Students tackle the ecological, economic and social challenges of sustaining forests, gaining experience through field work.
Juris Doctor: Students train in legal research and advocacy skills. This is the only program to teach common law entirely in French and can be combined with a master’s in business administration, public admin or environmental studies.

Reputation

Ranked #17 (Primarily Undergraduate) among faculty members and hiring managers in the 2025 reputation survey, powered by Angus Reid Group.