University of New Brunswick

The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is a distinguished public institution with a rich history, boasting two main campuses located in Fredericton and Saint John, New Brunswick. Notably, it holds the distinction of being the oldest English-language university in Canada and is counted among the oldest public universities in North America. UNB’s origins trace back to the aftermath of the American Revolution when a group of seven Loyalists left the United States.

UNB operates two primary campuses: the original Fredericton campus, known as UNBF, founded in 1785, and a smaller but significant campus in Saint John, UNBSJ, which was established in 1964. The Saint John campus is particularly renowned for hosting New Brunswick’s anglophone medical school, Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick, which is affiliated with Dalhousie University. Additionally, UNB has established two smaller satellite health sciences campuses in Moncton and Bathurst. The university provides a diverse range of educational opportunities, offering over 75 degrees spanning fourteen faculties at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. During the 2021-2022 academic year, UNB had a combined student enrollment of 9,725 across its principal campuses.

UNB has earned recognition for its entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to innovation. In 2014, it was named the most entrepreneurial university in Canada at the Startup Canada Awards.

Throughout its history, the University of New Brunswick has played a significant role in shaping the careers of many notable individuals. Several Canadian federal cabinet ministers, including Sir John Douglas Hazen, William Pugsley, and Gerald Merrithew, received their education at UNB. The university has also been instrumental in producing multiple Premiers of New Brunswick, such as Frank McKenna and Blaine Higgs. Moreover, UNB counts three puisne justices of the Supreme Court of Canada among its alumni: Oswald Smith Crocket, James Wilfred Estey, and Gérard La Forest. Additionally, the institution has strong ties to the Confederation Poets movement, with Bliss Carman and Sir Charles G.D. Roberts among its distinguished alumni. UNB’s legacy is marked by its contributions to academia, politics, and the arts.