Overview
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 John’s (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
University Identity
| 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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University Location
| Address | 230 Elizabeth Avenue St John’s 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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uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Memorial University of Newfoundland's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Memorial University of Newfoundland's Facebook page
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