Bachelor's
IUGS Entrance Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
CAD 6,000 (one-time, automatic)
Memorial University of Newfoundland - MUN
St. John's, Canada
"Atlantic Canada's largest university, in St. John's, Newfoundland"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#721 (QS)
PSW VISA
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
About Memorial University of Newfoundland - MUN
Memorial University of Newfoundland was founded in 1925 as a memorial to Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who died in the First World War. It is the largest university in Atlantic Canada and the only university in Newfoundland and Labrador, with about 19,000-19,400 students. The main St. John's campus is joined by Grenfell Campus in Corner Brook, the Fisheries and Marine Institute, the Labrador Campus and Harlow Campus in England. Memorial is known for engineering, medicine, business and ocean research (over 40% of its research is ocean-related), and its international tuition is among the lowest of Canadian research universities.
Rankings & Recognition
#721
Ranked #721-730 in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
Universities Canada
Association of Commonwealth Universities
Association of Atlantic Universities
U Sports (AUS)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Memorial University of Newfoundland - MUN's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
12.6#
Employer Reputation
5.8#
Faculty / Student
16.1#
Citations / Faculty
40.7#
Intl. Faculty
27.7#
Intl. Students
65.0#
Intl. Research Network
70.3#
Employment Outcomes
19.3#
Sustainability
52.9#
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Key Facts
1925
Founded
About 19,000
Total Students
3,132
International Students
1,076
Faculty (QS)
40%+ of research
Ocean Research
Popular Programs
Engineering (Ocean, Mechanical, Electrical)
Computer Science
Business Administration (BBA)
Nursing
Earth Sciences
Ocean Sciences
Master of Engineering
MBA
Application Details
India (Class 12)
Min. 60% (5 subjects)
Application Fee
Approx. CAD 100
Scholarships
Automatic for admitted intl
Intakes
Sept, Jan, May
Proof of funds (2026)
CAD 23,448 + 1st-year tuition
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS Academic
|
6.5 (R and W 6.0) |
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TOEFL iBT
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83 (R/W 20) or 4.5 new |
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PTE Academic
|
60 |
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Duolingo English Test
|
115 |
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CAEL
|
60 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
65%
I-20 Processing
Study permit (LOA + PAL)
Post-Study Work
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
Green Card Pathway
Express Entry / PNP (PR)
Financials
Application Fee
Approx. CAD 100
Avg Scholarship
CAD 6,000 (IUGS entrance)
Career Outcomes
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Faculty (QS) — 1,076
International Staff — 14%
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Memorial's main St. John's campus (279 acres) is in the provincial capital; other campuses are Grenfell (Corner Brook), the Marine Institute, Labrador (Happy Valley-Goose Bay) and Harlow (England).
Campus Details
St.
John's (main)
Grenfell
Marine
Institute
Labrador
Harlow
UK
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Paton / Macpherson residence CAD 10
594 - 12
510 (with meals)
Dining
Campus dining halls and food courts
Health & Wellness
Provincial or university health plan required
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Varsity sports
Career services
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
About 19,000
International
3,132
Undergraduate
78.8%
Postgraduate
21.2%
Cost Deep-Dive
UG Tuition (Intl, 2026-27)
CAD 22,500 / year
Per Credit Hour
CAD 750
Required Fees
CAD 945 / year
Residence + Meals
CAD 10,594 - 12,510 / year
Study permit + biometrics
CAD 150 + CAD 85
Intakes & Deadlines
Memorial admits in Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May). Apply early - by about 1 March for Fall (approx.) - to be considered for automatic entrance scholarships; Engineering has its own timelines.
Scholarships at Memorial University of Newfoundland - MUN
4 scholarships available
Bachelor's
Automatic, first year
Memorial University International Entrance Scholarship
Bachelor's
Merit award
Fortis Inc. - H. Stanley Marshall Scholarship
Bachelor's
Merit award
Convera Scholarship
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
India: HSC / ISC / Intermediate with at least 60% across English, Maths, a Lab Science, Social Studies or Language and one elective. IELTS 6.5 (R and W 6.0). Degrees 4 years (BEng 5 with co-op).
Postgraduate
Four-year bachelor's degree, usually 70%+ (B) in a related field; IELTS 6.5-7.0 by programme. MEng 1-2 years; research MSc 2 years; MBA 1-2 years.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
6.5 (R and W 6.0)TOEFL iBT
83 (R/W 20) or 4.5 newPTE Academic
Duolingo English Test
CAEL
Required Documents
Valid passport
Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
PAL / TAL or CAQ
Class 10 and 12 marksheets
Bachelor degree and transcripts (PG)
IELTS / PTE / TOEFL score report
Proof of funds (GIC / bank / loan)
Statement of purpose
Tuition deposit receipt
Upfront medical exam
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick a programme and check its entry rules on mun.ca.
2
Apply online
Submit the online application, pay the fee and upload transcripts and test scores.
3
Get your offer (LOA)
Receive a Letter of Acceptance; accept it and pay the tuition deposit.
4
PAL / TAL
The school issues a Provincial Attestation Letter for your study permit.
5
Study permit
Apply to IRCC online, give biometrics and wait for approval.
6
Arrive & study
Enter Canada, register, work up to 24 hrs/week and plan for PGWP.
Campus & Location
Memorial's main St. John's campus (279 acres) is in the provincial capital; other campuses are Grenfell (Corner Brook), the Marine Institute, Labrador (Happy Valley-Goose Bay) and Harlow (England).
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