Overview:

Established:

1949

Location:

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Motto:

"Quaerere Verum" (To Seek the Truth)

• Notable Achievements:

  • Ranked among the top 500 universities worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings
  • Recognized for its research excellence in areas such as oceanography, marine biology, and engineering
  • Home to the Ocean Sciences Centre, a world-renowned research facility
  • Recipient of numerous awards for teaching and innovation

Student Life:

• Extracurricular Activities:

  • Over 200 student clubs and organizations, including academic, cultural, social, and recreational groups

• Clubs:

  • MUN Students' Union (MUNSU)
  • Engineering Society
  • Science Society
  • Arts and Culture Society

• Sports Teams:

  • Varsity teams in basketball, cross-country, curling, hockey, soccer, swimming, and volleyball

• Student Support Services:

  • Academic Advising
  • Career Services
  • Counseling Services
  • Health and Wellness Services

• Campus Facilities:

  • Residence halls
  • Dining halls
  • Fitness centre
  • Student centre
  • Library

Academics:

• Academic Resources:

  • Over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs
  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Business Administration
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
  • Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Nursing
  • Faculty of Science

• Faculty:

  • Over 1,000 full-time faculty members
  • Renowned researchers and scholars

• Teaching Methodologies:

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Labs
  • Fieldwork
  • Online learning

• Academic Support Services:

  • Writing Centre
  • Math Help Centre
  • Learning Skills Centre

• Unique Academic Programs or Initiatives:

  • Co-operative Education Program
  • International Exchange Program
  • Research Opportunities Program

Top Reasons to Study Here:

Reputation:

Ranked among the top universities in Canada

Rankings:

Consistently ranked in the top 500 universities worldwide

Specialized Facilities:

State-of-the-art research facilities, including the Ocean Sciences Centre

Industry Connections:

Strong partnerships with industry leaders

• Notable Alumni:

  • Peter Penashue, former Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
  • David Suzuki, environmentalist and broadcaster
  • Elizabeth May, former leader of the Green Party of Canada

Services:

• Counseling:

  • Personal counseling
  • Career counseling

• Health:

  • Health and Wellness Centre
  • Dental clinic

• Housing:

  • On-campus residence halls
  • Off-campus housing assistance

• Library Resources:

  • Queen Elizabeth II Library
  • Marine Institute Library

• Technology Support:

  • IT Help Desk
  • Computer labs

• Career Development:

  • Career Services
  • Co-operative Education Program