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Memorial University of Newfoundland

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501–600th in World University Rankings 2025
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About

Basic information and contact details for Memorial University of Newfoundland

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About Memorial University of Newfoundland

Founded in 1925, Memorial University has grown to become one of the best comprehensive universities in Canada and among the top 20 research universities in the country. Inspired, in part, by the rugged maritime environment that helps shape who we are, Memorial’s faculty, staff, students and alumni have been rising to the challenge and pushing forward for a century.

With over 100 degree programs and over 300 program options, we have something for everyone.

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Our Place 

Newfoundland and Labrador is a place of cultural vibrancy and stunning natural landscapes. The people here are renowned for their sense of adventure, curiosity and hospitality. These traits help define us as a university. We’re dedicated to our place in the world, and to making our world a better place. 

Memorial has five campuses across Newfoundland and Labrador and one in Harlow, UK. We operate 14 other locations and specialized world-class research facilities as well. Our place, at the edge of North America, inspires a vibrant culture of creativity and innovation which is reflected in our diverse research activities. So our students and researchers have everything they need to succeed and a welcoming community to enjoy beyond the classroom.

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Inclusive Community

Each year, approximately 19,000 students attend Memorial University. Over 4,000 of them are graduate students and about 25 per cent of this population is made up of international students from over 125 countries. With so many students from around the world, this is a community where different perspectives meet to learn from one another and achieve common goals.

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Supporting Students

Memorial offers one of the best student-faculty ratios in all of Canada. And our students are eligible for more than 1,300 scholarships, bursaries and awards from entrance to undergraduate and graduate. This includes $1.5 million in entrance scholarships and $9.5 million in graduate fellowships and scholarships. Our students have also received over 50 Rhodes scholarships along with other national and international awards.

We have a robust network of student supports for both undergraduates and graduates, and we offer very competitive tuition rates to help ensure our students can succeed in a place where they belong.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Memorial University of Newfoundland

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Student gender ratio
54 F : 46 M (1)
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International student percentage
27% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
15.3 (1)
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Student total
16294 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at Memorial University of Newfoundland

See below for a range of subjects taught at Memorial University of Newfoundland

Life Sciences401–500th

  • Sport Science
  • Biological Sciences

Education401–500th

  • Education

Arts and Humanities501–600th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design

Business and Economics401–500th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Clinical and Health501–600th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Computer Science301–400th

  • Computer Science

Engineering201–250th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Social Sciences501–600th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Psychology401–500th

  • Psychology

Physical Sciences251–300th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics
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