Overview
Established in 1785, the University of New Brunswick is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Fredericton (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), New Brunswick. This institution also has a branch campus in Saint John. Officially recognized by the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour of New Brunswick, University of New Brunswick (UNB) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. University of New Brunswick (UNB) 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 239-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Canadian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNB 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.
University Snapshot
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medium-sized
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name | University of New Brunswick  |
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| Acronym | UNB |
| Founded | 1785 |
| Motto | Sapere Aude Dare to Know |
| Colours | Red and black |
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University Location
| Address | PO Box 4400 Fredericton E3B 5A3 New Brunswick Canada |
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+1 (506) 453 4666 |
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+1 (506) 453 3599 |
| Other locations | Saint John |
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Social Media
Introduction
Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.
Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of New Brunswick's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of New Brunswick's Facebook page
University of New Brunswick's X (formerly Twitter) page
University of New Brunswick's YouTube channel
University of New Brunswick's Instagram page
University of New Brunswick's main LinkedIn profile
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