University of New Brunswick

Both Memorial University of Newfoundland and the University of New Brunswick are popular universities in Canada. As per Shiksha Ranking, Memorial University of Newfoundland ranked #21 and the University of New Brunswick ranked #23. Students can check the comparison table below:

UNB is a world leader in developing MRI technology, uncovering new ways to help companies find previously untapped reserves of oil and gas. Also, it is to be noted that the Technology that is used in Google Maps was developed at the University of New Brunswick. It is one of Canada’s top comprehensive universities. It offers world-class programs with a small university experience. Also, the Computer Science and Engineering faculty members at UNB are ranked in 201-250 brackets in Times Higher Education 2023 subject rankings.

UNB Engineering and Computer Science is named among the 20% in the world. It is ranked among the #201-250 brackets in the Times Higher Education 2023 rankings. The faculty of Computer Science at UNB aims to create an accessible and integrated learning environment where students get insights from theory, practice those concepts in labs, and internalize them through experiential learning.

UNB Canada ranks at #923 position in the Best Global Universities category in 2024-25. As per another ranking publisher’s ranking, the University of New Brunswick ranking is #681-690 in 2025. It is also a member of Study New Brunswick Canada. Furthermore, the university has attained 5 stars as per a top-ranking publisher. Additionally, the student-to-faculty ratio at this university is 15:1. This means that small class sizes would mean that students can have great learning experience.

There are 2 campuses of UNB, Fredericton and Saint John Campus. The Fredericton campus is located in New Brunswick’s capital, Fredericton. Saint John Campus is situated on the Bay of Fundy. At both of the campuses of the university, there are more than 1,500 graduate students. Fredericton is the original campus of UNB Canada.

The University of New Brunswick offers a mix of varsity and club sports as well as many recreational activities on both the campuses of the university.

• UNB Red’s on the university’s Fredericton Campus competes in Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Hockey and Swimming
• The Saint John Seawolves compete in Basketball, Badminton, Soccer and Volleyball

In the Global Universities category ranking, UNB ranks at #923 in 2024-25. Whereas, in 2023, it was placed at #948 position. In the world rankings, this university ranks at #681-690 in 2025. In 2024, the university is ranked at #711-720 in the same publisher’s ranking. According to another ranking publisher, UNB Canada ranks at #601-800 position in 2024