Founded in 1925, the Memorial University of Newfoundland is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of St Johns (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Newfoundland and Labrador. This institution also has a branch campus in Corner Brook and Harlow. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of Newfoundland & Labrador, Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 99-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Canadian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MUN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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moderately selective
Name | Memorial University of Newfoundland ![]() |
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Acronym | MUN |
Founded | 1925 |
Motto | Provehito in Altum Launch forth into the deep |
Colours | Claret and white |
Mascot | Sammy the Seahawk |
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Address | 230 Elizabeth Avenue St Johns A1C 5S7 Newfoundland and Labrador Canada |
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+1 (709) 737 8896 |
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+1 (709) 737 8611 |
Other locations | Corner Brook and Harlow |
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The following Memorial University of Newfoundland's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Memorial University of Newfoundland's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
International students |
7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Memorial University of Newfoundland's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Memorial University of Newfoundland a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
Memorial University of Newfoundland's acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Memorial University of Newfoundland has more than 3300 international students.Tip: search for Memorial University of Newfoundland's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Memorial University of Newfoundland has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).
Memorial University of Newfoundland is a public higher education institution.
Memorial University of Newfoundland is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Memorial University of Newfoundland does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Memorial University of Newfoundland's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Memorial University of Newfoundland's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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Memorial University of Newfoundland is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Education of Newfoundland & Labrador
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1949
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uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Memorial University of Newfoundland 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.
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