Rates and fees vary depending the type of residence chosen.
Please review our detailed information on residence rates and fees, including residence cost breakdowns and meal plan options, to help you decide which option is right for you.
Important for September 2022 and January 2023: We are excited to welcome students back to residence. However, due to the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of New Brunswick reserves the right to delay residence occupancy or revoke residence accommodation offers completely. For Fall/Winter 2022/2023, not all residence buildings, room types, or dining plans may be open/available as we continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and follow all Public Health guidelines.
Students applying to residence (excluding Magee House) must pay a $500 (non-refundable) residence application fee, by credit card, at the time they submit their application.
All remaining residence and dining fees must be paid by UNB's undergraduate fee deadline.
Please note, for Fall/Winter 2022/2023, not all residence buildings, room types, or dining plans, may be open/available as we continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and follow all Public Health guidelines.
If you live in one of our traditional-style residences (all buildings excluding Elizabeth Parr-Johnston and Magee House), a meal plan is required. Review our dining plan options and choose the plan that meets your needs best.
All students who are approved to live in Magee House must pay a security deposit of one average month’s rent in lieu of our $500 application fee in order to secure an apartment. The deposit must be paid by certified cheque or money order to Service New Brunswick and delivered in-person or mailed to our Residence Administration Building.
Please note: If you are living outside of New Brunswick and planning to live in Magee House, please contact our residence administrator at mageehouse@unb.ca for alternative payment options.
Please see the residence contract for more information on residence fees.
Early residence arrival or extended (late) stay room fee: $35/day (for any day that falls outside of the Residence Fall and Winter Term Contract.
Early residence meal plan fee: $32/day (meal plans are mandatory for students staying in traditional buildings).