Memorial University of Newfoundland

St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada

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Memorial University of Newfoundland - Overview & Background

Memorial University of Newfoundland, also known as Memorial University or MUN, is a university in St. John's, with four satellite campuses. It was founded in September 1925 as a living memorial to the residents who lost their lives while actively serving in the First World War. The Memorial University offers certificate, diploma, undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs along with online courses and degrees.

Established 1925
Founder Under the Memorial University Act.
University Type Public Research University
University Motto Launch forth into the deep
University City St. John's, NL
Acceptance Rate 66.8%
Faculty to Student Ratio 1:16
Endowment CAD$93 million
Campus Size Main: 279 acres (113 ha) Grenfell: 185 acres (75 ha) Harlow: 25 acres (10 ha)
Graduation Rate NA
Employment Rate 95%
Official Website Link Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
Contact Details +1 709-864-8000

 

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Residence

The university’s department of Student Residences offers on-campus housing facilities at the St. John's campus, in three residential complexes:

  • list items  Paton College
  • list items Macpherson College
  • list items Burton's Pond.
  • The Paton College offers traditional dormitory-style accommodations for approximately 1000 students in nine residences, called "Houses". 

    The Macpherson College consists of two "halls" known as Shiwak Hall and Cluett Hall which can accommodate 250 students each. The four "courts" of Burton's Pond apartment have an intake of 500 single students in four bedroom apartments and provide a more independent living. Students with families also have the option to choose Small Family Apartments in the Baltimore Court for accommodation.

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    Financial Aid

    Memorial University provides U.S. students loans and Veterans Affairs funding for U.S. students who qualify. They also provide liaison services between out-of-province students and the financial aid office of the province from which they are receiving student aid.

    The following three types of scholarships are available to current, continuing undergraduate students:

  • list items Faculty-Recommended Scholarships
  • list items Application Based Scholarships
  • list items General Scholarships
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    Infrastructure

    The university houses the following labs:

  • list items Environmental Laboratory
  • list items Fluids and Hydraulics Laboratory
  • list items Hibernia Enhanced Oil Recovery Laboratory
  • list items Mechatronics Laboratory
  • list items Multiphase Flow Laboratory
  • list items Structures Laboratory
  • list items Thermal Laboratory
  • Also, there are 11 libraries and study resource centers in the university the timings of which can be found on the university website. 

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    Jobs and Placements

    The University holds career fairs every year where some of the top recruiters introduce themselves and meet the students.

    Some of them include :

  • list items AECON
  • list items American Bureau of Shipping
  • list items AXIS
  • list items BBA
  • list items BDO
  • list items BELL
  • list items Best Buy
  • list items Canada Post
  • list items Michelin
  • list items KFC
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    Notable Alumni

    Some famous alumni from Memorial University of Newfoundland include :

  • list items Gary Botting, Poet, playwright, lawyer and legal scholar
  • list items Brian Pratt, Award-winning paleontologist and sedimentologist, Fellow of the Geological Society of America, and past president of the Geological Association of Canada\
  • list items Danny Williams, Former Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
  • list items Bill Gillespie, Former Security Correspondent, CBC Radio
  • list items Gwynne Dyer, journalist, syndicated columnist and military historian, Senior Lecturer in War Studies at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (1973–1977)
  • list items Shelley Posen, Folklorist and singer-songwriter
  • list items Brad Gushue, Olympic gold medallist (curling)
  • list items Ranjit Chandra, Former professor of Medicine, forced to resign after allegations of scientific misconduct and data fabrication  
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    Memorial University of Newfoundland Location 

    Memorial University has four main campuses and two satellite campuses across three regions of Newfoundland and Labrador and in two countries, Canada and England. The University is one of the largest universities in Atlantic Canada and happens to be Newfoundland and Labrador's only University.

    It has five campuses which include :

  • list items St. John's
  • list items Corner Brook
  • list items Harlow
  • list items Essex
  • list items United Kingdom. 
  • The largest campus is located in St. John's. Prince Philip Drive runs east–west through the main campus with the majority of the academic buildings located to its south. The University centre also has its own bookstore, food court, campus bar and radio station.

    St. John’s International Airport is the closest airport to the university. The university provides shuttle service for its students, visitors, faculty and staff. The shuttle service stops at the St. John’s Campus, the Marine Institute, the Ocean Sciences Centre, and the Signal Hill Campus as of now. 

    Memorial University of Newfoundland Map Location

    Address: 230 Elizabeth Ave, St. John's, NL A1C 5S7, Canada

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Memorial University of Newfoundland

    Is Memorial University of Newfoundland good for international students?

    Memorial University is ranked among the top 3% of universities worldwide. International students from more than 90 different countries make up more than one-third of Memorial University's graduate students. It is dedicated to giving students the best possible experience and provides them with a wide selection of nationally renowned academic and professional support programs.

    Why is Memorial University of Newfoundland so cheap?

    Memorial University is situated in a smaller province, whereas the majority of foreign students attend universities in larger provinces like British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec. To entice more international students, they offer lower rates.

    Is Memorial University of Newfoundland hard to get into?

    The programs at Memorial University have a strict admissions policy. It is important for applicants to understand that fulfilling the minimum requirements does not ensure acceptance into the program. Only 24 to 30 students are admitted each year out of the over 150 applications the university receives.