CORNER BROOK | NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR | CANADA
MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY‘S
WEST COAST CAMPUS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VIEWBOOK 2026-2027
western newfoundland
CORNER BROOK IS A SMALL CITY IN PICTURESQUE
WESTERN NEWFOUNDLAND WITH A REGIONAL POPULATION OF ABOUT 40,000 PEOPLE. OUR SEASONS ARE MARKED WITH STUNNING AUTUMN COLOURS, SNOWY WINTERS AND MILD, BREEZY SUMMERS.
We’re small, but we have big personality. We’re a thriving theatre and visual arts community. Take a stroll downtown for shopping, nightlife and dining. When you need to unwind, play in one of the city’s many sports clubs or check out the nearby civic centre which is home to hockey rinks, a fitness centre, and walking tracks. The beautiful Corner Brook Stream Trail offers close to 20 km of paths throughout the city, ideal for hiking and snowshoeing, while our extensive bike trail is perfect for mountain biking. Are you an adrenaline junkie? We’re a hub of adventure year round. There are areas to ski, snowboard, rock climb, hike and zipline – and it’s all close to campus, ready for you to explore!
Just 15 minutes from campus is Marble Mountain, 1,700 feet of top-notch skiing and snowboarding. A 60-minute car ride away is Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with marine inlets, rich forest and a glacier-carved fjord.
In 2025, Grenfell Campus and Memorial University are celebrating 50 and 100 years of honouring the sacrifices of the past with the promise of a brighter tomorrow. Start building your brighter tomorrow at Memorial’s beautiful west coast campus.
degree programs
Bachelor of Arts
• English • historical studies • multidisciplinary humanities*
• psychology • social/cultural studies
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability
• environmental studies • resource management
Bachelor of Fine Arts
• theatre (acting or technical theatre) • visual arts
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science
• environmental science • general science • mathematics
• joint major in math/physics • physics • psychology
Master of Arts
• environmental policy
Master of applied literary Arts
Master of Fine Arts
• visual arts
Master of management
Master of Science
• applied geomatics • boreal ecosystems and agricultural sciences
Doctor of Philosophy
• boreal ecosystems and agricultural sciences • transdisciplinary sustainability
Minors
• art history/visual culture • business • classics • economics • English
• environmental science • environment and sustainability • French • folklore
• geography • historical studies • mathematics • multidisciplinary humanities
• philosophy • physics • psychology • religious studies • science
• social/cultural studies • sociology • tourism studies
memorial’s multi-campus system
Memorial offers 100+ degree programs to a student population of almost 19,000. You can expand your horizons at any one of our six campuses.
Grenfell Campus www.mun.ca/grenfellcampus
St. John’s Campus www.mun.ca/undergrad
Marine Institute www.mi.mun.ca
Signal Hill Campus www.mun.ca/signalhill
Harlow Campus www.mun.ca/harlow
Labrador Campus www.mun.ca/labradorcampus
Grenfell Campus, Corner Brook, Newfoundland
ADMISSIONS
HIGH SCHOOL applicants are required to complete a recognized university preparatory program, with acceptable senior level courses in five subject areas, typically including:
• English • a social science
• mathematics • one other subject area
• a laboratory science
Specific requirements by country/region are found at www.mun.ca/grenfellcampus. Students missing an eligible mathematics or laboratory science course who apply for a program that does not require completion of these courses may still be considered for general admission. Grade 12 mathematics requirement may be waivable for arts, business, environment and sustainability, and fine arts degrees at Grenfell Campus. For further information, please contact gcstudy@mun.ca.
TRANSFER APPLICANTS transferring from recognized post-secondary institutions are required to be in good standing at the end of their final semester at their former institution. Details on how to have your transfer credits evaluated can be found at www.mun.ca/regoff/ records/transfer-credits.
PROOF OF ENGLISH PROFICIENCY is required for select international students applying for admission. Applicants who are required to submit proof of English proficiency must submit official scores from authorized testing authorities, such as TOEFL or IELTS. Students who do not meet the necessary English proficiency scores for admission to undergraduate studies should apply to Grenfell’s English as an Additional Language Program. Refer to the admissions link above to determine if POEP will be required with your application.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) Programs at Grenfell Campus include the Intensive English Program (IEP-G) and the Intensive English Bridge Program (IEBP-G). These programs are for students who do not meet the necessary English proficiency requirements for admission to undergraduate study. The Intensive English Bridge Program at Grenfell prepares students for the language demands of undergraduate study in English and allows them to earn undergraduate credit at the same time.
IEP-G
Full-time English study for students with a minimum IELTS 4.5 or TOEFL iBT40, DET 65
IEBP-G – LEVEL 1
English study plus one undergraduate course for students with a minimum IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT58, DET 95
IEBP-G – LEVEL 2
English study plus two undergraduate courses for students with a minimum IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT70, DET 105
Note: Admissibility to the Intensive English Bridge Programs is also determined by proficiency subscores, or if you do not have a recent proficiency test, please contact esl@mun.ca.
COUNTRY-SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
indian CURRICULUM Completion of Higher Secondary (such as the CBSA, State, or all India higher secondary certificate) with a minimum overall grade of 60% in the required subject areas and a “pass” in all five subject areas. Proof of English language proficiency is required through a standardized test. IELTS is the recommended test for the Canadian visa/study permit application.
UK-PATTERNED CURRICULUM
Completion of the GCE, including a minimum grade of C in the required subject areas at the O-level, and at least three AS-Level or two A-Level subjects with a minimum grade of C. Students who completed First Language English at the O-level are usually exempt from providing proof of English proficiency. Students who completed English (Second Language) at the O-level must provide proof of English proficiency via standardized test results.
other
curriculums & required documents
Students can access in-depth curriculum specific requirements by visiting www.mun.ca/undergrad/admissions. Admission to some programs is competitive for a limited number of spaces. A higher admission average and/ or supplementary information may be required as part of the faculty-specific admissions. For further information about document submission regulations, please refer to www.mun.ca/undergrad/admissions/ive-applied-now-what/ submitting-your-documents/.
THREE SIMPLE STEPS TO APPLY
1. APPLY ONLINE. The application deadline is March 1 (for September admission), but applications for some programs will be considered after this date. $300 CAD application fee. apply.mun.ca
2. SEND YOUR DOCUMENTS. Scanned copies of interim documents may be self-submitted by the student to admiss.docs@mun.ca for consideration for provisional admission. Only official documents can be used to assess applicants for final admission. Official documents must be sent by their issuing authority to admiss.docs@mun.ca or by post mail/courier to the address below for considered for final admission. High school students are required to include certified high school certificates. Transfer students require certified high school certificates and official college/university transcripts (originals). Proof of English proficiency is normally required.
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
Memorial University
Room A2000, Arts and Administration Building
230 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John’s, NL A1C 5S7 CANADA
3. APPLY FOR ON-CAMPUS HOUSING. First-year undergraduate students are guaranteed a room on campus if they apply by the March 1 deadline (some conditions apply). Apply online and pay the $20 CAD application fee.
getting settled
Living on campus is affordable, convenient, safe, and most of all, fun.
Your fees include a private bedroom, wireless Internet, a kitchen, and laundry facilities.
Whether you live in traditional residences or a chalet-style apartment, you will get your own bedroom and semi-private bathroom. Half of our students live on campus and are part of a close-knit residence community.
First-year students who apply by March 1 are guaranteed a room for the year (some conditions apply). Apply online and pay your $20 application fee.
typical housing costs
Traditional Residence
Residence Complex
Chalet Apartments (single)
Chalet Apartments (family)
Semester Meal Card
$3,580
$3,810
$4,086
$6,290
$50 – $2,000
Fees are subject to change. Meal cards are optional, with customizable amounts.
All students enjoy their own bedroom and semi-private bathroom Residence Complex room
typical chalet apartment
FEES
TWO SEMESTERS OF FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDY (2026-2027)
COSTS $ CAD
TUITION (I0 courses)
FEES
$23,400
$757.20 ACCOMMODATIONS
$3,580-$4,086
HEALTH INSURANCE $414
MEALS (estimate)
$2,000-$4,000
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES (estimate) $1,500
RECREATION FEE
TOTAL (2 semesters)
$125.44
$31,776-$34,282
Pricing listed sets forth the intention of the university at the time of publication. Pricing is subject to change.
Total cost in local currency: _____________________
Scholarships
Grenfell Campus offers international scholarships valued at $6,000 CAD. These scholarships are competitive and based solely on your admission average. Scholarship consideration typically requires a minimum of 90%, though this does not necessarily guarantee that you will receive a scholarship, as they are competitive.
Marina Redmond centre
The Marina Redmond Centre is a new recreation complex that officially opened on campus in Spring 2025. The facility is run by the City of Corner Brook and includes two pools (with a waterslide), fitness centre, a gymnasium, and a day care facility.
GETTING HERE
If you live outside Canada, you will clear customs in cities such as Toronto, Montreal, Halifax or St. John’s, then take a connecting flight to Deer Lake Airport (YDF). You should be aware of customs regulations. We’re located in western Newfoundland, on Canada’s East Coast. We’re 40 minutes from the Deer Lake Airport (YDF).
Grenfell is about an eight-hour (670 km) drive from our capital city, home of Memorial’s St. John’s Campus and Marine Institute.
@grenfellcampus
CORNER BROOK, NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR, CANADA
tel: 709 637 6269 toll-free in North America: 1 888 637 6269 gcstudy@mun.ca mun.ca/grenfellcampus