Memorial University of Newfoundland for International Students

What Memorial University is

Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) is the main public university of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, based primarily in the capital city, St. John's. It is a comprehensive research university offering programs across science, engineering, business, nursing and health, arts, social work, music and marine studies.

Memorial describes its tuition as among the lowest in Canada relative to many universities, which is part of why it attracts international applicants. Tuition is set per program and changes each year, so confirm the current rate for your specific program on mun.ca rather than relying on summaries.

Campuses and distinctive programs

Memorial operates more than one campus. Its main St. John's campus hosts most faculties, while the Grenfell Campus in Corner Brook offers a smaller-campus environment with programs in arts, science, fine arts and other fields. The university also has a dedicated Marine Institute focused on ocean and maritime industries — a distinctive strength tied to the province's coastal geography.

This spread means you should check which campus offers your program and what the student experience is like there. Program availability, campus and delivery details are published on the official university website.

Admission and English-language requirements

Memorial sets its own admission requirements by program, including academic entry standards and English-language proficiency for applicants whose previous education was not in English. Accepted English tests typically include IELTS, TOEFL and others, with minimum scores published per program.

Because requirements differ between undergraduate, graduate and professional programs and change each cycle, use the official admissions pages for your exact program. Do not assume a single threshold applies everywhere — verify the current academic and English requirements on mun.ca.

• Academic entry standards vary by program and level
• English-language proof needed where prior study was not in English
• Accepted tests (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL) and minimums are program-specific
• Graduate and professional programs may have extra requirements

How to apply to Memorial

Memorial accepts applications directly through its own online application system rather than a centralized provincial portal. You create an account, choose your program and intake, submit transcripts and supporting documents, pay the application fee, and provide English-test results where required.

Fall is the most common intake, with some programs offering Winter or Spring/Summer entry. Apply early, because after an offer you must still complete the study-permit process. Confirm the current application steps, document list and deadlines on the official Memorial website.

• Apply on Memorial's official online application system
• Submit transcripts, English-test scores and the application fee
• Choose the correct intake for your program
• Plan time for the study-permit process after an offer

After an offer: study permit and next steps

An offer of admission is not the same as permission to study in Canada. International students normally need a study permit from IRCC, and current rules include a Provincial Attestation Letter requirement for many applicants. This is general information, not immigration advice — verify all study-permit requirements and steps on canada.ca, because the rules change frequently.

Memorial provides international student support services for arrival, orientation and ongoing help; check its international office pages. As with any university, admission, scholarships and post-study outcomes are never guaranteed and depend on official criteria that change each cycle.