Memorial University of Newfoundland Canada
Memorial
University of Newfoundland is Atlantic Canada's premiere comprehensive
university. With approximately 17, 000 students, 1000 faculty members and
1, 500 support staff, it is the largest in the region. Memorial is
committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, and service
to the public. More than 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees are
offered through our faculties (arts, science, education, medicine,
engineering and applied science, business) and schools (music, human
kinetics and recreation, nursing, pharmacy, social work, graduate
studies). Students who do not meet Memorial's English Language
proficiency requirements can avail of the English as a Second Language
programs offered.
Memorial is distributed over four campuses, the
largest located in Newfoundland and Labrador's capital city of St.
John's, the oldest city in North America, known for its dynamic, vibrant
and unique culture. Memorial's Marine Institute, also in St. John's, is
Canada's largest and most comprehensive marine training institute. And
on the west coast of the island is Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, a
small, liberal arts and science campus that specializes in the fine arts
and environmental programming. Memorial also has a campus in Harlow,
England.
Memorial University is one of the region's most
important research organizations. The university's teaching and research
efforts reflect, to a large degree, the unique needs, opportunities and
challenges of its North Atlantic location. Today, research activities
bring in more than $70 million in outside funding annually and span all
disciplines including science, medicine, arts, social sciences,
engineering, education and business.
Students attending Memorial have access to one of
Canada's best university libraries, excellent computer labs and many
specialized academic help centres. Health and counselling services are
also available on-campus. International students can also avail of the
services offered by the International Student Advising Offices (ISA)
which includes help with everything from academics, health and finances
to employment and cultural issues.
International students at Memorial may be eligible
for a variety of scholarships, including entrance scholarships. An
international student entering Memorial is automatically considered for
non-renewable entrance scholarships on an individual basis. These
scholarships are based on a number of criteria including academic
standing.
At Memorial, students learn from the best and acquire
a degree that is recognized the world over.
Students from all over the world have chosen Memorial.
They've found that we offer a warm welcome and an affordable
educational experience to international students.
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