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Become at Memorial
Memorial students are explorers by nature.
Over 17,000 of them, from over 80 countries.
Memorial faculty are your guides. Experts, here to challenge you and help you become what you want to become.
Memorial campuses are varied. Different campus experiences, shaped by our amazing location in the north Atlantic.
Memorial programs are wide-ranging. With
over 100 diverse undergrad and grad programs, there are so many options.
Memorial alumni are problem solvers. They are succeeding in challenging professions and in interesting locations all over the world.
Memorial University. Where people and ideas become.
Memorial welcomes the world
Close to 1,000 students from more than 80 countries have chosen Memorial for their undergraduate and graduate studies, adding greatly to the diversity of our community.
They come to us from Egypt, Nigeria, the United States, China, Mexico, Germany and many other locations around the world, in search of an enriching experience and a chance to become all that they can.
They have found that
we offer a warm welcome, a safe environment and a high-quality education to international students.
Memorial is the largest university in Atlantic Canada and
one of the country's top five schools for comprehensive course offerings.
It's also one of the most affordable universities in Canada . Undergraduate international students pay about $8,800 a year in tuition fees, much lower than the national average of $13,000.
Thinking about coming to Memorial?
If you are ready to start university studies, you're sure to find what you're looking for among our extensive list of undergraduate programs .
Memorial's School of Graduate Studies is home to
more than 2,300 graduate students enrolled in over 100 graduate diploma, and master's and doctoral degree programs .
If you decide to attend Memorial, we can put you in touch with other international students who are currently studying here. They can give you a first-hand account of what it’s like to live and study in Newfoundland and Labrador.
A community to support you
After you arrive, the people at the
International Student Advising office are here to help you.
Our international student advisors are your ambassadors and tour guides, here to help you make the transition from life at home to life in your new home at Memorial.
Meanwhile, students from several countries have formed their own associations and social groups to create stronger connections with their peers.
Study and work abroad
Memorial can help you work or study abroad through a number of programs and courses.
The university's Harlow campus is located about 40 km north of London, England, and every year students and faculty travel from Newfoundland and Labrador to study in this exciting environment.
Semester programs let Arts students take courses toward their degree while they also get the chance to explore nearby Europe.
Business and Engineering students have the option of getting international experience during their work terms, while Education students can complete their teaching internships in Harlow.
Graduate studies at Memorial
Graduate school is a transformative process.
Building on the undergraduate experience, graduate students become critical thinkers, independent researchers and ultimately, experts in their chosen field.
Memorial's School of Graduate Studies is home to more than 2,300 graduate students enrolled in over 100 graduate diploma, and master's and doctoral degree programs ... all intent on challenging themselves to the best of their abilities.
Our goal is to make that transformation as stress-free as possible. We realize students and faculty are focused on their work. Why spend hours wondering what to do next, when all the information you need is at your fingertips?
Whether you're considering becoming a graduate student, are working on your graduate diploma or degree, or are a faculty member, you'll find all you need right here.
Research at Memorial
Memorial's research strengths are rooted in our maritime location. But our interests and expertise continue to grow and diversify, making us one of the most innovative research facilities in Atlantic Canada.
Research at Memorial spans all disciplines including science, medicine, arts, social sciences, engineering, education, and business.
External research funding granted to Memorial has steadily increased over the past decade, exceeding $80 million this year.
Through our Strategic Research Plan, we are working to double our research capacity in these four thematic areas over the next five years:
- Ocean and Coastal studies
- Industrial Development and Environmental Sustainability
- Health
- North Atlantic/Newfoundland and Labrador Studies
In recent years, our researchers have garnered funding to launch major interdisciplinary projects involving several universities or institutions.
As well,
Memorial is home to 25 Canada Research Chairs , held by some of our leading researchers. The chairs are studying nutrition, archeology, boreal and cold ocean systems, healthy aging, and Irish history, among others.