University Of New Brunswick (UNB)

About

University of New Brunswick (UNB)

Founded in 1785, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) is one of the oldest public universities in North America, with campuses in Fredericton and Saint John, New Brunswick.

Application Fee (International Students): $125.00 CAD

Undergraduate programs

Arts (Fredericton & Saint John)
Education (Fredericton)
School of Leadership Studies (Fredericton)
Business Administration (Fredericton & Saint John)
Nursing / LPN Pathway (Fredericton & Saint John), including Accelerated Nursing (Moncton) and a 3-year Nursing program
Computer Science (Fredericton & Saint John)
Engineering (Fredericton & Saint John)
Software or Geological Engineering (Fredericton & Saint John)
Forestry & Environmental Management (Fredericton)
Kinesiology / Recreation and Sport Studies (Fredericton)
Law (Fredericton)
Science (Fredericton & Saint John)
Social Work (Saint John)

Graduate programs – Fredericton campus

Master of Arts (course-based & research-based)
Master of Business Administration (MBA and C-CGM)
Master of Applied Cybersecurity
Master of Engineering, Leadership in Design Innovation (MELDI)
Master in Technology Management and Entrepreneurship (MTME)
Master of Engineering (MEng) (course-based & research-based)
Master of Environmental Management (MEM)
Master of Computer Science (MCS) (course-based & research-based)
Master of Education (MEd) (course-based & research-based)

Graduate programs – Saint John campus

Pre-MBA
Master of Business Administration (1-year intensive program)
Master of Applied Psychology Research and Evaluation (MAPRE)

Admission and English requirements

Undergraduate: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), minimum 40% per UNB. Competitive programs need higher grades, and meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission.
Graduate: Admission requirements vary by program.

Test Type	Undergraduate	Graduate (Master’s)
IELTS Academic	6.5 overall (7.0 for Nursing, Education & Arts in Fredericton, and Nursing & Health Sciences in Saint John)	7.0 overall (online IELTS not accepted)
PTE Academic	59 (68 for Nursing & Health Sciences in Saint John)	65
Duolingo (DET)	115 (130 for Nursing & Health Sciences in Saint John)	125 (minimum 105 in each sub-score)
TOEFL iBT – tests from January 2026 (new 1–6 scale)	4.5 overall, with at least 4.5 in Speaking and Writing (5.0 for Nursing & Health Sciences in Saint John)	5.0 overall, with at least 4.5 in Speaking and Writing
TOEFL iBT – tests before January 2026 (0–120 scale)	85 (100 for Nursing & Health Sciences in Saint John)	94 (Writing 25)

Some programs set higher English scores. Requirements as of October 2026 and subject to change.

Intakes and deadlines

General intakes:
- March 1: Undergraduate scholarship applications due.
- March 31: General application deadline for the Fall (September) term.
- November 15: General application deadline for the Winter (January) term.
Education (Fredericton): December 1 – Bachelor of Education (School Years Program) and Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education.
Education (Saint John): January 31 – Concurrent Bachelor of Education.
Nursing & Health Sciences: February 15 – Bachelor of Nursing, LPN-BN Pathway, LPN Bridge and Bachelor of Health Sciences (late applications accepted while seats remain).
Social Work: January 31 – Bachelor of Social Work.
Graduate programs: Deadlines vary by program. International students should apply at least six months before the start date.

Fall applications are still accepted after the deadlines while seats remain. Education, Kinesiology and Nursing admit international students for September only.

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