The University of New Brunswick is a public university founded in 1785 with campuses in Fredericton and Saint John.
The University of New Brunswick was founded in 1785 and has over 230 years of history. It has campuses in Fredericton and Saint John, and describes itself as leading discovery and innovation. The university is currently searching for its 20th President and Vice Chancellor.
UNB offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 60 disciplines and more than 100 programs. It also provides continuing education in a variety of fields. The university has a student to faculty ratio of 15:1 and has among the best student-to-faculty ratios of Canada's comprehensive universities. UNB Saint John launched a Bachelor of Data Science degree and offers the first fourth-year engineering degree on that campus, a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering. UNB also offers a research-intensive PhD in Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation.
UNB has campuses in Fredericton and Saint John. Facilities listed include residences on both campuses, Canada Games Stadium, the G. Forbes Elliot Athletics Centre, and libraries.
Admission routes include direct entry from high school for Canadian applicants, based on Grade 12 academic requirements by province. Transfer admission is available from other post-secondary institutions, along with graduate admission for master's and doctoral programs. The Faculty of Law offers JD and MBA/JD options, and exchange students are also admitted.
UNB has been ranked in the top 5.3% of 21,291 universities globally by the Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) 2026.