The Memorial University of Newfoundland is located in St. John's, the provincial capital of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada (Google Maps). Newfoundland is known for its extraordinary natural beauty and welcoming, hospitable culture. Our students enjoy many outdoor activities, such as playing soccer, hiking through Newfoundland's vast wilderness, skiing, and sailing. Thanks to a strong economy in Newfoundland, Memorial University has been investing heavily in research, with new funding for basic and applied science. Research and teaching at Memorial is highly competitive with other research universities in Canada.