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Memorial University is ranked among the best universities in the world, and our tuition rates are among the most affordable in Canada. It’s truly one of the best places in Canada to study as a university student.
If you’re ready to get started, follow the steps below and apply now! Applying is quick to get started and easy to complete in as little as 10 minutes.
How to get started:
1. Choose a program and campus
2. Review the application deadlines
3. Check the admission requirements
4. Create an account and complete your application
5. Upload your documents
6. Expect your offer
If you have questions along the way, email admissions@mun.ca, and someone will get back to you right away.
1. Choose a program and campus
With over 300 program options to choose from across our campuses, you’re sure to find the right program for you at Memorial. Whether you’re looking for a vibrant urban environment, a close-knit small campus, or a one-of-a-kind Northern experience, there’s a campus for you.
We also offer opportunities for online and part-time studies.
2. Review the application deadlines
We accept applications for general admission for three semesters per year: fall (September), winter (January) and spring (May).
Intakes and application deadlines vary by program (e.g., some competitive programs have a fall intake only or set deadlines).
We encourage you to apply early, as general admission and some competitive program decisions are made on a rolling basis (i.e., you'll receive a decision shortly after you apply).
3. Check the admission requirements
All applicants must meet general admission requirements, including our English language requirement.
If you are applying for a competitive-entry program, you'll need to meet general admission requirements before you're considered for the competitive-entry program. Competitive-entry programs may have additional requirements beyond those required for general admission.
Check out the general admission requirements specific to you based on your high school or post-secondary academic background:
Other pathways
Students interested in taking one or more Memorial courses while in high school should review our concurrent studies option.
If your route to Memorial looks a little different, there are flexible admission pathways designed to help you:
Important to know
- All applicants must meet our English language requirement.
- All applicants must meet general admission requirements before being considered for admission to a competitive-entry program. Some of these programs will have additional admission requirements and higher standards than those for general admission.
4. Create an account and complete your application
You'll need to create an account before you start your application. Need help? Watch this tutorial on how to create and verify your account:
Once you've verified your account, sign in to the admissions portal and create a new application.
When you've completed all sections of the application:
- Pay the fee — click the Submit Application button to proceed to the payment page, and pay the non-refundable application fee(s). A valid Visa or MasterCard credit card is required to submit the online application; debit cards are not accepted.
- Upload your documents — after the fee is paid, the Documents & Supplemental Items tab will appear in your application. This is where you’ll upload your unofficial documents (if required). Uploading your documents right away allows your application to move through the admission process.
5. Upload your documents
Required documents will depend on your category of admission:
Grade 12 students in Newfoundland and Labrador
- You do not have to upload your transcript. We’ll obtain your academic record automatically from the Department of Education.
High school students outside of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Upload your current Grade 12 course registrations.
- Upload your latest transcript(s) with final grades for Grade 10 and 11 (or equivalent).
University/college transfer students
- Upload your final high school transcript.
- Upload your transcripts from all colleges or universities you've attended.
If your admission category isn't mentioned above, check out the other pathways to admission for specific document submission details.
Other documents to upload
- Depending on your academic background, you may be required to upload an English proficiency test score. For more information, refer to our English language requirement.
- Additional documents for competitive-entry programs may be required with your application. For more information, refer to your program's admission requirements.
Now you're ready to apply!
You’ve explored your program and campus options, reviewed the admission and program-specific requirements, and gathered your documents, so now it’s time for the exciting part: submitting your application!
6. Expect your offer
After we process your application, we'll primarily contact you by email. You’ll receive updates on your application status, reminders about any outstanding documents, and an admission decision directly to your inbox.
Check your email regularly (and your junk/spam folder, just in case), so you don’t miss any important updates since email is the main way Memorial communicates with students throughout their studies.
General admission decisions
As long as you meet general admission requirements, you should receive a decision to your personal email account within 10 business days after you upload all required documents.
Competitive-entry program decisions
If you've applied to a competitive-entry program, here's how it works:
- We'll create a general admission application (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science) at no extra cost to you.
- Exception: Canadian post-secondary transfer students (excluding College of the North Atlantic) will not receive a general admission application on their file.
- Before you receive a decision from the competitive-entry faculty/school, you'll receive a general admission offer to your personal email account.
Waiting on an offer?
Competitive admission decisions are sent directly from the faculty or school. Decisions are typically made two to four weeks after the program's application and document deadlines. Some faculties and schools admit students on a rolling basis (i.e. review applications as they are received and ready for review), while others meet as a committee at designated times after the application and document deadlines.
Note: To receive an official admission letter from a competitive-entry program, you'll need to set up your Memorial student email. Canadian post-secondary transfer students (excluding College of the North Atlantic) will receive faculty/school decisions to the email account provided on their application.