About Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) is a public research university founded in 1925 in memory of Newfoundlanders who died in the First World War. It became a full university in 1949 and is the largest university in Atlantic Canada.
MUN has faculties of business, education, engineering, humanities and social sciences, medicine, nursing and science, plus schools of pharmacy, music and social work. It is a world leader in ocean and marine research: more than 40% of its research is ocean-related.
- Founded
- 1925
- Type
- Public
- Students
- 16,500+
- International students
- About 25% (2024)
- Main campus
- St. John's
All courses at Memorial University of Newfoundland (30)
Undergraduate (30)
Rankings & recognition
MUN was ranked 601–649 in the QS World University Rankings 2024, and Maclean's lists it among Canada's top comprehensive universities.
Location: St. John's, Canada
St. John's, Canada
The main campus is in St. John's, the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador, on Canada's Atlantic coast. MUN also has the Marine Institute in St. John's, the Grenfell Campus in Corner Brook and the Labrador Campus in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
St. John's is a friendly, historic port city with lower living costs than Toronto or Vancouver.
For international students
About one in four MUN students comes from outside Canada, so there is a strong international community. The main intake is September, with some programmes also starting in January or May. You will need academic transcripts and an English test such as IELTS or TOEFL.
Canada caps the number of new study permits each year, and most applicants now need a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) from the province along with their admission letter. The rules change often, so our team checks the latest requirements for your course before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Memorial University?
The main campus is in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, with other campuses in Corner Brook and Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
Is Memorial University good for engineering?
Yes. MUN has a large engineering faculty and is especially strong in ocean, marine and offshore engineering.
How many international students study at MUN?
About a quarter of MUN students are international (2024).
Can Pakistani students apply?
Yes. Contact us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose a programme and apply.
Sources: mun.ca, en.wikipedia.org