As Newfoundland and Labrador’s only university, Memorial has a special obligation to the people of this province. Established as a memorial to the Newfoundlanders who lost their lives on active service during the First World War and subsequent conflicts, Memorial University draws inspiration from these sacrifices of the past as we help to build a better future for our country and our world.
- #601 Ranking
- 89 Masters
- 1,075 Academic Staff
- 15,698 Students
- 3,454 Students (int'l)
- 8,634 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Medicine & Health (18)
- M.Sc. Clinical Epidemiology
- M.Sc. Food Science
- Master Health Ethics
- M.Sc. Human Genetics
- M.Sc. Kinesiology
- M.Sc. Medicine
- M.Sc. Neurosciences
- Master Nursing
- M.Sc. Pharmacy
- M.Sc. Psychology
- Master Public Health
Social Sciences (18)
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.A. Archaeology
- M.A. Economics
- Master Employment Relations
- M.A. Environmental Policy
- M.A. Ethnomusicology
- M.A. Folklore
- M.A. French Studies
- M.A. Gender Studies
- M.Sc. Geography
- M.A. Political Science
- M.Sc. Psychology
- Master Social Work
- M.A. Sociology
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (17)
- M.Sc. Aquaculture
- M.Sc. Earth Sciences
- M.A. Environmental Policy
- M.Sc. Environmental Science
- M.Sc. Fisheries Science
- M.Sc. Geography
- Master Maritime Management
- M.Sc. Maritime Studies
- M.Sc. Sustainable Aquaculture
Engineering & Technology (15)
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Eng. Civil Engineering
- M.Eng. Electrical Engineering
- M.Sc. Maritime Studies
- M.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
- M.Eng. Oil and Gas Engineering
- MASc Process Engineering
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (15)
- M.Sc. Biochemistry
- M.Sc. Biology
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- MDSc Data Science
- M.Sc. Earth Sciences
- M.Sc. Human Genetics
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Medicine
- M.Sc. Neurosciences
- M.Sc. Scientific Computing
Agriculture & Forestry (11)
- M.Sc. Aquaculture
- M.Sc. Fisheries Science
- M.Sc. Marine Biology
- M.Sc. Maritime Studies
- M.Sc. Sustainable Aquaculture
Humanities (11)
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.A. Archaeology
- M.A. Classics
- M.A. English
- M.A. French Studies
- M.A. History
- M.Phil. Humanities
- M.A. Linguistics
- M.A. Philosophy
- M.A. Religious Studies
Business & Management (10)
- M.A. Economics
- Master Employment Relations
- M.Sc. Management
- Master Maritime Management
Education & Training (8)
- MA and Ed Arts and Education
- M.Ed. Education
- M.Sc. Psychology
Computer Science & IT (7)
- M.Sc. Computer Engineering
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- MDSc Data Science
- M.Eng. Electrical Engineering
- M.Sc. Scientific Computing
- MAScSE Software Engineering
Arts, Design & Architecture (5)
- MA and Ed Arts and Education
- M.A. Ethnomusicology
- MFA Fine Arts
- Master Music
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
- M.Sc. Food Science
- Master Social Work
- M.A. Sociology
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
About
History
What started as a small teachers’ training school nearly 100 years ago has since grown into a comprehensive doctoral university offering more than 100 degree programs. During this time, Memorial University has fostered the talents of many successful individuals.
Education
Offering more than 100 degree programs, Memorial University is one of the largest universities in Atlantic Canada. Memorial’s faculty are widely recognized for their teaching and supervision, with many notable achievements and honours including nine recipients of 3M Teaching Fellowships, five recipients of the Atlantic Association of Universities’ Distinguished Teacher Award and two recipients of the Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools Geoffrey Marshall Mentoring Award.
Research
Memorial University has a vibrant culture of creativity and innovation that is reflected in the research activities of our scholars and researchers.
Memorial is recognized for its rich record of engagement with community partners and research collaborators, in Newfoundland and Labrador and around the world.
In this section, you will find information on the administrative units that support research at Memorial, research at the Grenfell Campus and Marine Institute and contact information for administrative staff.
Career
Student Life offers a numbers of programs and resources that empower students to explore how their interests, aptitudes and values along with their skills and experiences can shape their career choices. Whether you are a first-year student or about to graduate, you will receive practical strategies and tools through our Career Learning Series and Career Coaching sessions.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
601
2022
601 -100
2021
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
698 -23
2022
675 28
2021
703
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
701 -100
2021
601
2020
601
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
751
2022
751 -50
2021
701
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
All offices of the Internationalization Office (Education, Coughlan, Earth Science) are now located in Corte Real.
Here at the Internationalization Office, we manage student mobility for students coming to Memorial University and Memorial students wishing to travel abroad. We help facilitate collaborations with our current partners, while attempting to expand our reach and establish new partnerships with universities across the globe to increase the possibilities of both student, faculty and staff exchange.
Housing services
Residence rooms can be booked for nightly rentals from mid-May through mid-August.
In St. John's, twin and double rooms in Paton College, as well as two-bedroom suites in Macpherson College are also available. Contact Student Residences, Guest Accomodations, to book your stay.
In Corner Brook, Grenfell Campus offers traditional dorm-style rooms as well as chalet apartments for summer visitors. Reserve your stay online with Grenfell's Conference Services.
Library services
Welcome to Memorial University Libraries! We’re here to help you. We have 6 locations with specialized resources, skilled staff and librarians, and an incredible wealth of information to support teaching, learning, and research at Memorial.
We have built well-respected collections in many areas: Folklore, Marine biology, Irish studies, Polar studies, Maritime history, Marine technology
ICT services
There are many IT services available to students, faculty, researchers and administrators at Memorial.
- Adaptive/assistive technology
- ACENET (high performance computing and big data)
- Banner (Student, Finance and HR)
- Cloud assessments
- Computer labs
- Digital Media Centre
- Distribution Lists
- IT Procurement
- Makerspace
Medical services
All registered international students are automatically enrolled in the Foreign Health Insurance plan.
It is important to understand your health insurance coverage and the health care system in Canada. That is why when you arrive to St. John's, you must check-in with the Internationalization Office to get information about your insurance and more.
Student Life
Campus life
On our largest campus, you'll find state-of-the-art study and research facilities, alongside on-campus student residences and a wide variety of academic programs. Student services, offered by Student Life and our students’ union, MUNSU, support our students in every way possible. You’ll also have access to countless extracurricular activities on campus and throughout the city.
Sports facilities
Our mission is to provide our student-athletes with the resources to achieve athletic excellence, academic success, and leadership in their competitive environments.
We will inspire and encourage our student-athletes and coaches to act as ambassadors of Memorial University and build strong, healthy and engaging partnerships on campus and within our community.
We are committed to act with integrity, demonstrate respect and sportsmanship and adhere to the values of the athletics program.
Student clubs
Memorial University is home to a large number of international student groups, societies, and associations. These groups may be an opportunity for you to network and learn more about the province, our programs, and life as a graduate student at Memorial.
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation. Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour of Newfoundland & Labrador.
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