Canada's oldest English-language university, known for engineering, forestry, business and a close-knit campus on the Saint John River.
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is a public university with a long history in Atlantic Canada. It is a comprehensive institution with strong professional programs and a wide range of undergraduate and graduate options.
Students are drawn to its manageable class sizes, its research strengths in areas such as engineering, forestry and environmental science, and its active co-op and experiential learning options. The university serves students from across New Brunswick, the rest of Canada and around the world.
UNB operates two main campuses in two of the province's cities, giving students a choice between a capital-city setting and a port-city setting. Both campuses combine academic programs with student services, residences and community partnerships.
Tuition in CA$, 2026-2027
Students apply for student aid through the program of the province they live in. A provincial application also covers the federal Canada Student Grants and Loans.
UNB offers its own entrance awards, in-course scholarships and need-based bursaries to help students manage costs.
Tuition for 2026-27 from the school’s own published fees, for a typical first-year arts program, rounded. Ancillary fees, books and housing are extra. Confirm the current figure on University of New Brunswick’s fee page.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with University of New Brunswick.
Applications to University of New Brunswick go through University of New Brunswick’s own application.
Applicants usually need a high school diploma with the prerequisite courses for their chosen program and a competitive average. Some programs, such as engineering, require specific senior math and science courses.
Apply online through UNB's own application, submit your transcripts and any supporting documents, and watch for scholarship deadlines.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with University of New Brunswick.
The main campus sits on a hill overlooking the Saint John River in Fredericton, a small, walkable provincial capital with a lively arts scene. The campus blends historic stone buildings with modern research and teaching facilities.
Student life centres on residence communities, clubs and campus events, with the river valley and nearby trails offering plenty of outdoor options. Both campuses offer student services, wellness supports and peer groups to help new students settle in.
UNB's varsity teams compete in Atlantic university competition, with hockey a notable campus tradition.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.