Memorial University of Newfoundland Admissions 2026: Requirements & Deadlines

The Latest About Memorial University of Newfoundland Admissions

Fall 2024 graduate applications are now being accepted. Graduate applications will be available starting in the first week of January 2024 for the Winter 2025 semester and starting in the first week of May 2024 for the Spring 2025 semester. You may locate the MUN student number issued to you on the online application (under "My Account" and "My Profile") within 1-2 business days of submitting your application.

Memorial University of Newfoundland Admission Statistics

The table below displays the Memorial University of Newfoundland admission statistics:  

Parameters	Data
Acceptance Rate	NA
Total number of applicants as of Fall 2023	NA
First-Year Applicants Admitted	18,174
Average GPA	2.60

Memorial University of Newfoundland Admission Requirements for Students

The following Memorial University of Newfoundland admission criteria must be followed by international students to be considered for admission:

• There are several different programs available at Memorial University. You have a wide range of possibilities, with more than 300 program options and different campuses to select from.
• Check the study permit processing timelines if you are applying from outside of Canada to make sure you will have enough time to go to Memorial.
• Completing the online application takes around thirty minutes. Before submitting, you can start an application, save it, and come back to it at any time.
• After submitting your application, go to the payment page and make the necessary payment of the non-refundable application fees.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

First-year students must meet the following Memorial University of Newfoundland admission requirements when applying to its undergraduate courses:

• You must successfully complete the requirements for high school graduation, including at least 10 credits in senior-level English, maths, laboratory science, social studies, and electives, in order to be eligible for general undergraduate admission.
• To meet the above-mentioned subject area requirements, a minimum of 70% overall average across the 10 credits is needed.
• There is no need for a transcript if you are a high school student right now.
• Provide official transcripts if you are a high school graduate who hasn't attended a post-secondary institution.
• You might need to submit additional documentation proving your English language ability if you haven't attended a high school in Newfoundland and Labrador that uses the English language for at least two years.

Postgraduate Admission Requirements

Here is the admission process for Memorial University of Newfoundland graduate school. The following guidelines are important. 

• Choose a time to begin your studies and make sure you are aware of any deadlines.
• After submitting your application online, you should upload your transcripts.
• Information about your two referees must be entered while completing your online application.
• Send in a current résumé.
• It is not necessary for students to take an English proficiency exam if they have finished secondary school, an undergraduate degree, or a graduate degree at an accredited university where English is the medium of instruction.
• You may need to fulfil extra prerequisites or submit an extra form or writing sample for some graduate programs. 

English Requirements

Admission to Memorial University of Newfoundland for Indian students and international students requires additional test scores, like proof of English language proficiency. The following are the minimum required scores: 

Undergraduate Studies:

• The Duolingo English Test (DET): Applicants require a minimum of 115 points overall.
• IELTS Academic: A minimum band score of 6.5 overall and a minimum of a band 6 in writing and reading are required.
• PTE Academic: To pass the reading, writing, speaking, and listening sections of the exam, candidates must receive a minimum score of 58.
• TOEFL iBT: 20 points minimum for reading and writing, and at least 17 points minimum for speaking and listening on the TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition. A minimum score of 79 is required.

Graduate Studies:

• TOEFL: An overall score of 80 (92 for graduate programs requiring a higher level of English ability)
• IELTS Academic: A total score of 6.5 (7 for graduate programs requiring a higher level of English proficiency)
• Duolingo English test: An overall score of 115 on the DET (or 125 for graduate programs with greater English skill requirements)
• CAEL: A minimum of two band scores of 60 and a score in each of the four bands between 50 and 60.
• MET: A 59% grade
• PTE Academic: A minimum of 58 in the reading, writing, speaking, and listening sections.

Document Requirements

To meet the Memorial University of Newfoundland admission requirements, the following documents are necessary: 

• Online application
• Non-refundable application fee
• Official transcripts
• standardised test scores
• Letters of references
• Resume
• A written sample (if applicable)
• A copy of the passport
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Proof of fund

Visa Requirements

There are now new requirements for entry into Canada. With a few exceptions, foreign nationals visiting Canada must now obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) or Temporary Resident Visa (TRV).

A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) is an official counterfoil document issued by a visa office that is inserted into a person's passport to verify that they have fulfilled the conditions for entry into Canada. It may be permissible for temporary residents to travel, work, or study in Canada.

Memorial University of Newfoundland Admission Process

You must adhere to the official application procedures in order to apply to Memorial University of Newfoundland for undergraduate or graduate enrolment. 

• Go to the university's official admissions website at https://apply.mun.ca/Apply/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f.Utilise
• Register on the admissions site for Memorial University of Newfoundland.
• Select a course and a university.
• Examine the application deadlines on the program website or the academic calendar of Memorial University of Newfoundland.
• Verify the prerequisites for admission.
• Please submit the results of your IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and DET English proficiency tests.
• The application fee for Memorial University of Newfoundland is CAD 120 for international students.
• Send in the application.

Memorial University of Newfoundland Application Deadlines for 2024

The following are the general admission application deadlines for undergraduate programs:

Application opens	Priority deadline	Application closes (documents required)	Document deadline
Fall semester (September to December)
Oct. 16	March 1	Aug. 13	Aug. 20
Winter semester (January to April)
March 15	Oct. 1	Dec. 13	Dec. 20
Spring semester (May to August)
Sept. 15	Feb. 1	April 30	April 30

Memorial University of Newfoundland Application Fees

Here is a list of Memorial University of Newfoundland application fees for different categories. You can apply for a Memorial University of Newfoundland application fee waiver.

Category	Application Fee
Undergraduate	$60
Graduate	$60
Graduate International	$120

Memorial University of Newfoundland Cost of Studying

You shouldn't base your study abroad entirely on the cost of tuition. Throughout the duration of the course, there are a number of additional costs that must be covered. These are a few associated costs:

Expenses	Cost Per Year
Graduate tuition	$2,859
Student union/federation fees	$113.71
Recreation fee	$206.70
Student services fee	$150.00
Campus renewal fee	$500.00
Dental insurance	$368.88
Health insurance	$559.56
Books and supplies	$400
Housing	$8,400
Food	$3,200
Personal needs	$4,150
Total	$20,907.85

Memorial University of Newfoundland Scholarship

Most ongoing undergraduate Memorial University of Newfoundland Scholarships are available to international students after their first year of study. 

Name of Scholarship	Level of Study	Scholarship Eligibility	Scholarship Benefit
International Undergraduate Academic Awards (IUAA)	Undergraduate	A student must be enrolled full-time at Memorial University, have completed at least two semesters there as a full-time student, and have not failed any courses during their prior academic year.	$3,000 each
Keith Burt Entrepreneurial Award for International Students	Undergraduate	An international student who has been approved by the Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship (MCE) for an entrepreneurial work term or internship will get this award.	$500 annually
Shahana Islam Memorial Award	Undergraduate and Graduate	Every year, a full-time or part-time international student enrolled in any degree or field of study at Memorial University of Newfoundland who satisfies the minimal academic requirements for an award will receive this award.	Varies

Memorial University of Newfoundland Admissions Contact Details

In terms of admissions, academic advising, registration, student records, final exams, and graduation, the Registrar's Office provides services to prospective students, existing Memorial students, and the University community.

Phone: 709 864 4431

Memorial University of Newfoundland Admissions email: admissions@mun.ca