Memorial University of Newfoundland
Canada's most affordable university - world-class in ocean sciences and engineering with the country's lowest tuition.
Memorial University of Newfoundland has the lowest tuition of any Canadian university - domestic students pay roughly $3,000 per year. Memorial is a comprehensive research university with world-class ocean sciences, engineering (particularly offshore and ocean engineering), medicine, and social sciences programs. St. John's is a vibrant, uniquely cultural city that consistently surprises students from away. The offshore oil and gas industry provides exceptional engineering co-op placements.
What average do you need to get into MUN?
There is no single MUN acceptance rate - admission is program-by-program. Top competitive programs like Medicine (MD) require high 90s + MCAT + interview, while programs at the more accessible end admit students with averages around mid 80s. A competitive overall average for most MUN programs is roughly the mid-80s and up. Check the per-program admission averages below to find your target.
Key Facts
- Location: St. John's, NL
- Founded: 1925
- Students: 19,000
- Maclean's ranking: #7
- QS World ranking: #660
- Approximate domestic tuition: $6240/year
- Co-op available: Yes
Top Strengths
- Ocean Sciences
- Engineering (Ocean/Offshore)
- Medicine
- Social Work
- Folklore
- Business
- Computer Science
Admission Averages by Program
Real admission average ranges for MUN programs, from most accessible to most competitive:
- Medicine (MD) — admission average: high 90s + MCAT + interview (Serves Newfoundland and Labrador, strong rural and remote medicine focus.)
- Ocean & Naval Arch. Engineering — admission average: high 80s (World-class program - Memorial is globally recognised for offshore engineering.)
- Electrical Engineering — admission average: high 80s (Strong offshore oil and gas sector connections.)
- Mechanical Engineering — admission average: high 80s (Excellent offshore and marine engineering specialisation.)
- Civil Engineering — admission average: high 80s (Strong infrastructure program with cold climate engineering expertise.)
- Computer Science — admission average: high 80s (Growing program, St. John's tech sector expanding.)
- Business Administration — admission average: mid-to-high 80s (Good program with offshore industry connections.)
- Social Work (BSW) — admission average: mid-to-high 80s (Strong community connections across NL.)
- Nursing (BN) — admission average: high 80s (Strong clinical placements in St. John's hospital system.)
- Ocean Sciences — admission average: mid-to-high 80s (World-class ocean research, unique Atlantic and Arctic focus.)
- Folklore — admission average: mid-to-high 80s (One of only a handful of dedicated folklore programs in North America.)
- Psychology — admission average: mid-to-high 80s (Large program with research and applied tracks.)
- Education (BEd) — admission average: mid 80s (NL teacher certification, strong practicum network.)
- Pharmacy (PharmD) — admission average: high 80s-low 90s (One of Canada's pharmacy programs.)
Things to Know
- Memorial's tuition (~$3,000/yr domestic) is the lowest of any Canadian university - extraordinary affordability.
- The offshore engineering and ocean sciences programs are world-class and provide exceptional co-op placements with oil and gas companies.
- St. John's has a uniquely vibrant arts and music scene for its size - George Street is legendary.
- International students pay more than domestic, but even international tuition is below most Canadian universities.
Notable Alumni
- Rick Mercer
- Mary Walsh
- Rex Murphy