Memorial University of Newfoundland : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details | Top Universities
university logo

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Location

St John's Campus, St. John's Canada

Ranking

# 661-670QS World University Rankings

PGicon

138Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programs

Scholarship

AvailableScholarship

About Memorial University of Newfoundland

Founded in 1925 as a memorial to Newfoundland's war dead, Memorial University College was elevated to degree-granting status in 1949. When Newfoundland became a province of Canada that year, one of the first legislative actions of the new government was to pass An Act Respecting the Memorial University of Newfoundland. The Act specifies the role, responsibilities, structure and other governance and administrative aspects of the province’s only university.Today about 19,000 students are enrolled in Memorial’s undergraduate, graduate and professional programs which span a wide range of disciplines. Memorial is committed to student-centred and experiential learning in multiple modes and settings. The university has key locations are in St. John's and Corner Brook in Newfoundland, Happy Valley-Goose Bay in Labrador, and Harlow in England and offers extensive on-line courses and programs.With a bicameral system of governance like many Canadian universities, Memorial University has a Senate that oversees academic affairs and a Board of Regents that oversees all other matters. The institutional leader is the president and vice-chancellor, who is supported by the university’s administrative leadership.

About Memorial University of Newfoundland

Founded in 1925 as a memorial to Newfoundland's war dead, Memorial University College was elevated to degree-granting status in 1949. When Newfoundland became a province of Canada that year, one of the first legislative actions of the new government was to pass An Act Respecting the Memorial University of Newfoundland. The Act specifies the role, responsibilities, structure and other governance and administrative aspects of the province’s only university.Today about 19,000 students are enrolled in Memorial’s undergraduate, graduate and professional programs which span a wide range of disciplines. Memorial is committed to student-centred and experiential learning in multiple modes and settings. The university has key locations are in St. John's and Corner Brook in Newfoundland, Happy Valley-Goose Bay in Labrador, and Harlow in England and offers extensive on-line courses and programs.With a bicameral system of governance like many Canadian universities, Memorial University has a Senate that oversees academic affairs and a Board of Regents that oversees all other matters. The institutional leader is the president and vice-chancellor, who is supported by the university’s administrative leadership.

Available programs

At Memorial the programs available are just half the story. The facilities, the faculty and the hands-on experience make for a truly unique journey. Memorial has more than 100 degree program options.

Archaeology

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Classics

::type_cta_button:: View Details

English

::type_cta_button:: View Details

French

::type_cta_button:: View Details

German

::type_cta_button:: View Details

History

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Linguistics

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Medieval Studies

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Philosophy

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Russian

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Spanish

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Visual Arts

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Memorial offers graduate diploma, master's and doctoral programs in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Professional Programs and Sciences. Interdisciplinary programs are also available at the master's and PhD levels. Academically eligible students (both Canadian and international students) in research programs are eligible for graduate funding.

Archaeology

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Arts & Education

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Classics

::type_cta_button:: View Details

English

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Ethnomusicology

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Fine Arts

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Fine Arts

::type_cta_button:: View Details

French Studies

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Geography

::type_cta_button:: View Details

History

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Humanities

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Linguistics

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Music

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Philosophy

::type_cta_button:: View Details

University information

Bachelor

6+
90+

Master

6+
79+
16,374
76%
24%
4,817
50%
50%
1,076
87%
13%

Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:
opportunities

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

how_to

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

list

A list of available scholarships around the world

checklist

A scholarship application checklist

banner
download_icon Download Scholarship Guide

Rankings & ratings

Memorial University of Newfoundland is one of the top public universities in St. John's, Canada. It is ranked #661-670 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2014
    #601-650
  • 2015
    #651-700
  • 2016
    #601-650
  • 2017
    #651-700
  • 2018
    #701-750
  • 2019
    #651-700
  • 2020
    #701-750
  • 2021
    #701-750
  • 2022
    #751-800
  • 2023
    #751-800
  • 2024
    #641-650
  • 2025
    #661-670

Campus locations

open the map

Similar Universities

location Edmonton,, Canada
Ranking

# 96

QS World University Rankings
PGicon

251

Available
programs
View Details
location Toronto, Canada
Ranking

# =362

QS World University Rankings
PGicon

228

Available
programs
View Details
location Halifax, Canada
Ranking

# -

PGicon

18

Available
programs
View Details
location Halifax, Canada
Ranking

# =275

QS World University Rankings
PGicon

238

Available
programs
View Details
location Montreal, Canada
Ranking

# =159

QS World University Rankings
PGicon

312

Available
programs
View Details
location Vancouver, Canada
Ranking

# 31

World University Rankings - Masters In Business Analytics
PGicon

13

Available
programs
View Details
location Montreal, Canada
Ranking

# 29

QS World University Rankings
PGicon

498

Available
programs
View Details
location Guadalajara, Mexico
Ranking

# 1001-1200

QS World University Rankings
PGicon

304

Available
programs
View Details
location Auckland, New Zealand
Ranking

# 412

QS World University Rankings
PGicon

481

Available
programs
View Details
location Milan,, Italy
Ranking

# 111

QS World University Rankings
PGicon

91

Available
programs
View Details
Memorial University of Newfoundland basic Public Very High 15 yes 4817 L 1760