Fees and Scholarships
Investing in Your Future
The following costs and fees are for one academic year, beginning September 2012 and ending April 2013. One academic year is equivalent to two academic semesters. All fees are subject to change. These are strictly approximations for planning purposes only and cannot be guaranteed due to inflation, exchange rate fluctuations, and personal spending habits.
Note: Students must be enrolled in full-time studies in order to qualify for a study visa / study permit. Students may also be required to demonstrate proof of financial solvency beyond the amounts indicated below to the Canadian government in order to qualify for a study visa / study permit.
2012- 2013 Full Time International Undergraduate Student Fees
| Costs (Canadian currency) | Saint John campus | Fredericton campus |
|---|---|---|
| International tuition | $12,982 | $12,982 |
| Student fees | $745 | $835 |
| Health insurance* | $904 | $904 |
| Residences/meals | $6,700 | $7,864 |
| Books/supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Entertainment/other | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Total | $24,831** | $26,085** |
Engineering students are required to pay an additional $1000/year.
Payment Deadlines:
Students are required to pay tuition and fees at the beginning of each semester. Refer to Financial Services for payment deadlines and procedures.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
UNB offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid options to international students. Some are based on academic performance (scholarships), while others are based on financial need (bursaries).
Scholarships:
In 2010/2011, UNB provided 152 international undergraduate students with almost $200,000 in scholarship support. These students included international high school applicants, transfer students, and continuing students.
Students who begin UNB directly from high school or transfer to UNB from another post-secondary institution and have an admission average of 80% or higher will be considered for scholarship support. Scholarships range from $500 for one year to $1500 renewable for four years. Once an international students has attended UNB for one year, they may be eligible to apply for a range of scholarships. For more information, please visit: www.unb.ca/scholarships.
| Criteria (high school scores) | Scholarship support |
|---|---|
| 90% or higher* | International students with an admissions average of 90% or higher will receive $1500 each year for four years (for a total of $6000). The scholarship will be renewed each year on the condition that the student maintains a 3.7 GPA in his/her UNB academic courses each year. Qualified students who must attend English language training at UNB before starting their degree program are still eligible for this scholarship. The scholarship will be renewed after Year 1 as long as the student is enrolled in a minimum of 1 academic course for Year 2. The scholarship will be renewed for Year 3 and for Year 4 so long as the student achieves a 3.7 GPA in his/her academic courses in the previous year. |
| 85% - 89.9% | International students with an admissions average between 85% and 89.9% are guaranteed to receive a one-time entrance scholarship of $1000. |
| 80% - 84.9% | International students with an admissions average between 80% and 84.9% are guaranteed to receive a one-time entrance scholarship of $500. |
Please note: Students do not have to fill out any additional forms to apply for these scholarships. They are applied for automatically upon receipt of a student’s application to a UNB program.
Graduate Scholarships:
International students studying at the graduate level should contact the School of Graduate Studies directly for information on available scholarships.
Financial Aid/Bursaries:
Students in financial need may be eligible for special bursaries. These are meant to supplement a student’s resources for University, not replace them. Bursaries at UNB are handled through the Financial Aid offices in Saint John and in Fredericton.
External Scholarships & Financial Aid:
International students may also be eligible for scholarships or bursaries funded and administered by external donors.
