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University of New Brunswick

Fredericton, New Brunswick, CanadaEst. 1785University

The University of New Brunswick is a public university founded in 1785 with campuses in Fredericton and Saint John.

  • Founded in 1785
  • Offers degrees in more than 60 disciplines
  • Over 100 programs to choose from
  • Student to faculty ratio of 15:1
  • Ranked in the top 5.3% of 21,291 universities globally by CWUR 2026
  • Campuses in Fredericton and Saint John

About

The University of New Brunswick is located at Sir Howard Douglas Hall, P.O. Box 4400, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada E3B 5A3. The university has campuses in Fredericton and Saint John. Its phone number is 506-453-4666.

History

The University of New Brunswick was founded in 1785. The university describes itself as having more than 230 years of history.

Academics

UNB offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 60 disciplines, along with continuing education in a variety of fields. The university offers over 100 programs to choose from and reports a student to faculty ratio of 15:1. UNB has among the best student-to-faculty ratios of Canada's comprehensive universities. The Saint John campus offers the first fourth-year engineering degree on that campus, a BSc Environmental Engineering with co-op. UNB also offers a research-intensive PhD in Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation.

Research and Recognition

UNB has an Advanced Manufacturing Convergence Hub listed among its research resources. The university is ranked in the top 5.3% of 21,291 universities globally, per the Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) 2026.

Founded
1785
Type
University
Courses
5
Total intake
Not yet verified
AddressSir Howard Douglas Hall P.O. Box 4400 Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada E3B 5A3
HousingNot available
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Courses offered
5
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Total intake
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Housing
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Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources