INTERNATIONAL

VIEWBOOK 2018-2019
 It’s who you are and where you are. It’s
where you stand and what you stand for.

YOUR PASSION. YOUR PURPOSE.

YOUR THING. FINd IT HERE.
We’re small, but we have big personality. Our student-teacher
ratio is one of the lowest in Canada, which means in many
cases you’ll be researching and studying alongside
your professors right from the start.

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Grenfell Campus, located in Corner Brook, Newfoundland
and Labrador, is a campus of Memorial University offering
undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of disciplines.
With approximately 1,400 students, the campus prides itself in
providing a supportive learning environment, conducting
influential research and engaging with the community.

We are situated on traditional Mi’kmaw territory, and we

acknowledge with respect the diverse histories of the
Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, Innu and Inuit of this province.

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 University town,
City spirit
We’re a city of about 20,000 in scenic western Newfoundland.

We’re a thriving theatre community with several productions

each year and our art galleries are home to exhibits from
around the world.

Take a stroll downtown for shopping, nightlife and dining

in a variety of restaurants. Downtown is also the home to
festivals including our busy Winter Carnival celebration.

The beautiful Corner Brook Stream Trail offers close to 20 kms

of paths throughout the city, ideal for hiking and snowshoeing.

When you need to unwind, play in one of the many sports

facilities. And the nearby Civic Centre is home to a
fitness centre, walking track and ice surfaces.

Our weather
Summers are warm and breezy, and fall months are characterized by
beautiful, brightly-coloured foliage. Our winters are cool, with average
temperatures falling just below the freezing mark with a seasonal
snowfall of more than four meters.

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 300
faculty & staff

13:1
student to teacher ratio

$
11,460
CAD total cost of tuition
for one year (10 courses)

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18,900
countries represented

13%
of student population
Total number of students
at Memorial University
are international
14,500 1,400
>25% self-identified
St. John’s Campus

1,400
Grenfell Campus

1,600
Indigenous students Marine Institute Online Learning
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 PROGRAMS offered
SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
English (BA), historical studies (BA), humanities* (BA), psychology [BA, BA
(Hons.), B.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons.)], social/cultural studies (BA), business [BBA, BBA
(Hons.)], English as a second language (cert.)

SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS

theatre (BFA), visual arts (BFA), visual arts (MFA)

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

environmental studies (B.E.S.), computational mathematics (B.Sc.),
environmental science [B.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons.)], general science (B.Sc.),
physics (B.Sc.), resource management (B.E.S.), environmental policy (MA),
boreal ecosystems and agricultural sciences (M.Sc.)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION
primary/elementary as a second degree (B.Ed.)

WESTERN REGIONAL SCHOOL OF NURSING

nursing (collaborative) (BN)

MINORS
art history, business, Canadian studies, classics, economics, English,
environmental science, environmental studies, French, folklore,
geography, historical studies, humanities, mathematics, philosophy,
physics, psychology, religious studies, science, social/cultural studies,
sociology, tourism studies
Note: The majority of St. John’s programs can be started at Grenfell Campus,
including engineering, social work, human kinetics and more.
Contact the Office of Student Recruitment for further information.

*program under review

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FEES
You’ll enjoy one of the lowest tuition rates in Canada. The Government of Newfoundland and
Labrador gives high priority to education, providing extensive funding to Memorial University.
This commitment allows us to provide affordable, high-quality, post-secondary education.

TWO SEMESTERS OF FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDY (2018-2019)

COSTS $ CAD $ USD*

TUITION (I0 courses) $11,460 $8,731.37
FEES $757.20 $576.91
ACCOMMODATIONS $3,422-$3,906 $2,607.22-$2,975.98
HEALTH INSURANCE $414 $315.43
MEALS (estimate) $2,000-$4,000 $1,523.80-$3,047.60
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES (estimate) $1,500 $1,142.85
TOTAL (2 semesters) $19,553.20-$22,037.20 $14,897.58-$16,790.14

* currency conversion calculated July 10, 2018 (0.7619). Check bankofcanada.ca for most current conversion rate.
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
When you apply to Memorial University, you are automatically assessed for scholarships – no
application required. These merit-based entrance scholarships are based on your admission average.

$3,000 $4,400 $6,000

CAD CAD CAD

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 Student
Housing
Living on campus at Grenfell is affordable,
convenient, safe and most of all, fun.
Your fees include a private bedroom,
phone, wireless Internet, a kitchen,
and laundry facilities.

To see more about our housing options

and to apply online ($20 (CAD) application
fee), visit grenfell.mun.ca/housing.

47%
of students
live on campus

176 199 211

traditional residence chalet
residence complex apartments

HOUSING
GUARANTEE
for first-year students
who apply by March 1

100%
of students who live
on campus have a
PRIVATE BEDROOM

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TYPICAL CHALET APARTMENT

TRADITIONAL RESIDENCE COMPLEX

RESIDENCE ROOM ROOM

HERE’S WHAT IT WILL COST YOU (CAD)

TO LIVE ON CAMPUS FOR
TWO SEMESTERS:

Traditional residence $3,422

Residence complex $3,642
Chalet apartments, single $3,906
Chalet apartments, family $6,014

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 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.grenfell.mun.ca/admission

Students missing an eligible mathematics or laboratory science course who apply for a program
that does not require completion of these courses will still be considered for general admission.
Grade 12 mathematics is required for science programs. The Grade 12 mathematics requirement
can normally be waived for arts, business, environment and sustainability and fine arts degrees at
Grenfell Campus. For further information, please contact study@grenfell.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.

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 Enlish proficiency scores can apply for one of Grenfell’s intensive English programs.

THE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) PROGRAM is for students who do not
meet general English language admission requirements. The Intensive English Bridge Programs help
prepare students for undergraduate study in English while earning university credit at the same time.

INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM

AT GRENFELL (IEP-G)
Full-time English study for students with a minimum IELTS 4.5
or TOEFL iBT40, TOEFL paper based 440

INTENSIVE ENGLISH BRIDGE PROGRAM

AT GRENFELL (IEBP-G) – Level 1
English study plus one undergraduate course for students with a minimum IELTS 5.5
or TOEFL iBT 58, TOEFL paper based 490

INTENSIVE ENGLISH BRIDGE PROGRAM

AT GRENFELL (IEBP-G) – Level 2
English study plus two undergraduate courses for students with a minimum IELTS 6.0
or TOEFL iBT 70, TOEFL paper based 530

Note: Admissibility to the Intensive English Bridge Programs is also determined by proficiency subscores.
Contact esl@grenfell.mun.ca for more information.

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COUNTRY-SPECIFIC
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
AMERICAN-PATTERNED CURRICULUM
High school graduation diploma with an overall B average in the required subject areas at the
Grade 12 level from a school recognized by the six regional accrediting boards in the United
States of America. This will normally be considered the equivalent of at least three grades of B
with no more than one D and a pass in all subject areas.

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. Exceptional
candidates may be admitted based upon (GCSE/IGCSE) O-level examination results.

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATION COUNCIL

Applicants are required to hold a Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education
Certificate (CESC) with a minimum grade of two in the required subject areas and a minimum
of two two-unit subjects on the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) or successful
completion of at least one year of study at a recognized junior college, college or university.
Exceptional students may be considered based on their CESC results.

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. $120 CAD application fee.
www.grenfell.mun.ca/apply

2) SEND YOUR DOCUMENTS. Supporting documents such as interim and official transcripts,
course outlines (transfer students only) and proof of English language proficiency must be sent to:
(courier recommended).

Office of the Registrar

Memorial University
Room A2000
Arts and Administration Building
230 Elizabeth Avenue
St. John’s, NL A1C 5S7 CANADA

If you do not meet English proficiency requirements, you can apply to a Grenfell Campus Intensive
English program at www.grenfell.mun.ca/esl

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. www.grenfell.mun.ca/housing

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 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ($CAD)

SANTIAGO GUZMAN (Mexico)

JEREMY NG (Malaysia) “As I have been spending more and more time
“It’s been great studying here. The professors in the province and with people of the community,
have been incredibly helpful and the community I realized that gradually I am becoming someone,
is very friendly as well.” and honestly, I appreciate that kind of thing.”

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ROXANNE KLEINVELDT (South Africa)
“Newfoundland is brimming with the warmest, most SEBASTIAN REYNA MARTINEZ (Mexico City)
genuine and open-minded people I have ever come “Everyone is really sociable – I got to meet a lot
across. Knowing that all of my professors care about of new people from different parts of the world;
my health and achievement is something incredibly it is amazing, and now I have friends to visit all
special here at Grenfell Campus.” around the globe.”

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 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.

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Canada Post: P.O. Box 2000 Grenfell Campus, Corner Brook
Newfoundland and Labrador A2H 6P9 Canada

Courier/delivery: 20 University Drive, Corner Brook

Newfoundland and Labrador A2H 5G4 Canada

tel: 709 637 6269 toll-free in North America: 1 888 637 6269
study@grenfell.mun.ca www.grenfell.mun.ca

/grenfellcampus

@grenfellcampus
@grenfellcampus