Memorial University (MUN) is a Canadian public research university located in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Founded in 1925, MUN is one of the largest universities in Atlantic Canada and the only university in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Ranked 7th in the comprehensive university ranking, MUN offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs and supports a thriving learning community of over 19,000 students including 4,400 graduate students, from more than 110 countries worldwide.
MUN has a global network of more the 100,000 alumni and is committed to fostering an international outlook, placing high value on student mobility and cultural sensitivity.
According to the Canadian Association of Graduate Studies, Newfoundland and Labrador is home to the highest percentage of full-time international master’s and doctoral students in Canada.
2023 701
2022 701 100
2021 601
2025 661 20
2024 641 110
2023 751
2024 501 100
2023 601
2022 601
More than 40 percent of the university’s research is ocean related. The university is one of the top contributors to marine research in the North Atlantic, and has recently been generating a lot of positive attention at international and national education awards, particularly in areas such as creative outreach, community events, and educational installations.
One such installation is located on the fourth-floor mezzanine of the university’s Core Science Facility at the St. John’s campus. Entitled ‘A Whale’s Tale’, it includes a 75-foot blue whale skeleton, named Altum, hanging from the ceiling. It combines with the university’s annual Whale of a Day open house event to provide educational information about blue whales and promote awareness of the marine ecosystems, which are the subject of so much of the university’s research work.
Whale of a Day received a gold medal for Best Community Outreach Initiative at The Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education’s 2024 Prix d’Excellence Awards, in recognition of the positive impact and organisational success of the exhibition.
CAD$20,790 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
CAD$5,880 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
CAD$11,000 Living costs Source: Government of Canada
CAD$5,250 To live on campus Source: Government of Canada
In addition to affordable tuition, MUN offers a comprehensive range of scholarships, bursaries, and financial awards, awarded for both merit and needs-based criteria. These give essential support to students who need it most, as well as provide motivated and hard-working individuals an opportunity to offset the cost of their studies.
Each year, MUN awards 750 scholarships to both new and current students. The university provides CAD 1.5 million in entrance scholarships and CAD 9.5 million in graduate fellowships and scholarships annually.
For students in eligible programs, MUN offers competitive funding. Besides, the School of Graduate Studies website has a search tool which prospective students can use to search and apply for more than 200 in-program scholarships. Eligibility criteria can vary between scholarships depending on their level and subject area.
Postgraduate applicants to MUN have a diverse range of study programs to choose from, covering many different subject areas, and different modes of study.Graduate programs at MUN include graduate diploma, master’s and PhD programs, with options for both research-based and course-based master’s degrees. The course-based master’s programs are designed for students or working professionals seeking to advance their credentials to the next level, or pivot between career roles.
Admission requirements vary by programs. Prospective postgraduate applicants are encouraged to visit the MUN website to check the program-specific requirements for their intended degree, as well as to familiarize themselves with any key dates and details necessary to make a successful application.
The MUN admissions team is available to contact all year round and regards each application on its individual merits.
In addition to satisfying the academic admission requirements for their chosen program, each applicant must also demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency before enrolment.
MUN is one of the largest universities in Atlantic Canada, and offers its community of 4,400 postgraduate students one of the most affordable tuition fees in Canada, supported by excellent educational resources and student services.
MUN’s teaching staff are a dedicated team of academics, researchers, practitioners, and educators with a wealth of knowledge and experience, which they are enthusiastic about passing on to their students. The university has a strong international outlook and a large international graduate community, welcoming students from all around the world and contributing to local, national, and global research.
The university has a student-faculty ratio of 16:1, which is one of the best in Canada, substantially outperforming the national average. This means that MUN students learn in smaller class sizes, where they receive a higher level of contact with their instructors, resulting in a more personalised learning experience with greater opportunities for feedback and one-to-one attention.
MUN offers more than 270 degree options, including a large selection of postgraduate programs spanning a wide range of subject areas. MUN’s faculties and schools include:
With four campuses across the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and abroad, MUN is well equipped to provide a top-tier postgraduate education as well as a memorable and enriching university experience.
The university’s largest campus is located in Newfoundland and Labrador’s capital city, St. John’s. MUN’s St. John's campus offers a full range of academic programs in a modern, urban environment. It serves as the university’s organisational centre and is a comprehensive learning environment, containing everything postgraduate students need to succeed academically. The St. John’s campus is also home to MUN’s globally respected Marine Institute, which is one of the largest marine educational facilities in the world and Canada’s leading centre of fisheries and marine training.
The main campus is also home to the university’s student union (MUNSU) and graduate student union (GSU), student services offered by Student Life, and a range of sports facilities for students to use at both recreational and competitive levels of participation.
MUN’s other locations include:
Memorial ranked first among Canadian universities in the International Student Barometer in the category of support from the graduate school. The Memorial’s School of Graduate Studies (SGS) provides comprehensive support for graduate students at every stage of their academic journey. From admissions and orientation to progress and completion, the graduate school delivers unparalleled assistance.
SGS also offers professional development programs and services designed to equip graduate students with complementary skills essential for success in their post-graduate endeavors, through a nationally recognized academic and professional support programs. Annually, SGS offers around 100 academic and professional development workshops and seminars designed to help students cultivate highly relevant skills for success both during and after graduate school.
Memorial’s Entrepreneurship Training Program (ETP) is a well-known education program tailored for graduate students aspiring to delve into entrepreneurship and grasp the fundamentals of starting a business. Through the ETP’s Discover and Develop programs, students can develop highly relevant skills, acquire actionable knowledge, and forge valuable connections crucial for success in the entrepreneurial realm.