StudyCanada guide · reviewed October 2026
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UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
• Students wishing to gain entrance to UNB require 12 years of formal education with minimum grades of 60%.
• Students must present one of the following: Indian School Certificate Examination, Intermediate Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate, or All India Senior School Certificate.
• A complete educational history will be required to allow for a comprehensive assessment by the Admissions Office.
2006-2007 COSTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS *
Costs Canadian US INR
Tuition 5,246 4,657 212,754
International Differential Fee 5,374 4,771 217,784
Student Fees 365 325 14,790
Health Insurance 798 709 32,335
Estimated Cost of Living** 9,768 8,673 396,068
TOTAL 21,551 19,135 ***873,731
* NOTE: All fees are subject to change. These figures represent the most recent figures as approved by University of New Brunswick’s Board of Governors.
** "Estimated Cost of Living" represents the approximate annual cost of housing (either on or off campus), food, textbooks, spending money and other general expenses. A detailed account of on-campus residence and meal fees, tuition fee payment schedules and other financial matters can be found online at: www.unb.ca/prospective/international/apply/costs.htm
*** Local currency rates are approximations based on May 2006 exchange rates as posted on www.xe.com
FEE PAYMENT
All fees can be submitted by Visa, MasterCard, or American Express credit cards, or by a bank draft naming University of New Brunswick as the beneficiary. Fees can also be paid by bank transfer.
Bank transfer information can be found at http://www.unb.ca/services/financialservices/students/fees/fee_payment.htm
An application fee of $45 CAD ($38 USD) is required in order to process your application. Only upon receipt of application, all corresponding documentation, and the $45 fee will your admissibility for entrance into your chosen program of study be assessed.
A tentative offer of admission will be issued at this time outlining the tuition deposit required for final confirmation. Tuition deposits will be applied in full towards your first year fees, and are only refundable upon proof of inability to acquire a student visa from the Canadian High Commission in India.
FACULTY REQUIREMENTS
Proof of successful completion in the following high school subject areas is required for admission to our various programs of study:
Bachelor of Arts
English and preferably Math*
Bachelor of Arts & Sciences
English, Math, Physics and Chemistry
Bachelor of Applied Management in Accounting
Two-year diploma from a recognized UNB partner college
Bachelor of Applied Management in Electronic Commerce
Two-year diploma from a recognized UNB partner college
Bachelor of Applied Management in Hospitality and Tourism
High School Entry: Math and English
College Entry: Two-year diploma from a recognized UNB partner college
Bachelor of Business Administration
Math and English
Bachelor of Computer Science
Math, English and one of Physics or Chemistry
Bachelor of Kinesiology
Math and English
Bachelor of Nursing
Math, English, Biology and Chemistry
Bachelor of Philosophy (Interdisciplinary Leadership Studies – Renaissance College)
Math, English and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Bachelor of Recreation and Sports Studies
Math, English and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Bachelor of Science
Math, Physics, Chemistry and English
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Math and English
Bachelor of Science in Data Analysis
Math and English
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Math, Chemistry, Physics and English
Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Math, English and two of: Biology, Chemistry or Physics
*Math may be required for entry into certain Bachelor of Arts Majors
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Saint John Campus
It is possible for students who meet the academic requirements of UNB to be admitted to the Saint John campus without having an official test-of- English score. These students must write the Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test upon arrival. This test score will determine their placement in full-time academic courses, ESL support (a combination of ESL and academics), or full-time English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs.
If you have a test-of-English score, the following outlines our minimum requirements:
• Minimum TOEFL requirement is 550/213/iBT 80, or equivalent, for academic study
• With TOEFL scores between 500/173 and 549/212 students may enroll in 2 academic courses and 3 ESL support courses
• With TOEFL scores below 500/173 students will write the CAEL test when they arrive on campus to determine their appropriate level of English language study
Fredericton Campus
• Minimum TOEFL requirement is 580/237/iBT 92*, or equivalent, for academic study
• With TOEFL scores between 540/207 and 579/236 students may enroll in 3 academic courses and 1 ESL support course
• With TOEFL scores below 500/173 students will be asked to write an English language placement test upon arrival at UNB. Scores will determine student’s placement into:
a) full academic study with no restrictions
b) 3 academic courses with one ESL support course, or
c) the Intensive English Language program
(Applicants to the Fredericton campus must submit the results of a recognized English language test before their application will be considered.)
(* The Business Administration program at UNB Fredericton does not consider applications from students whose TOEFL falls below 580. The Nursing program requires that students present a TOEFL score of 600.)
For more information on our English language requirements at UNB, please visit our website at: http://www.unb.ca/prospective/international/faq.html
For any queries or doubts please feel free to email Canadian Education Centre- India at cecindia@studycanada.ca (New Delhi office) or call us at 011- 41 51 5560/ 61 and at cecbangalore@studycanada.ca (Bangalore) or call at
080-4112 01 84