The only university in Newfoundland and Labrador, a public comprehensive university with a special obligation to the people of the province. Strengths in marine studies, engineering, and earth sciences.
Address: 230 Elizabeth Avenue, A1C 5S7 St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Marine and Ocean Technology, Earth Sciences, Engineering
Domains taught:
- Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Engineering, Geotechnics, Life Sciences, Marine Science, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Strong links with marine industries, fisheries, and offshore oil and gas sector. Home to the Marine Institute. Unique focus on Newfoundland and Labrador’s culture and environment.
Research:
Research focused on ocean sciences, fisheries, marine engineering, Arctic studies, earth sciences, and rural/remote health.
Famous Alumnis:
Rick Hillier, Danny Williams, Seamus O’Regan, Mark Critch
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
4000
Current students***:
19000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
100000
Pros
Affordable tuition fees, unique programs related to marine and Arctic environments, strong connection to the province.
Cons
St. John’s is geographically isolated, harsher climate, some older facilities.
Best For
Students interested in marine studies, earth sciences, engineering, or disciplines relevant to Newfoundland and Labrador, valuing affordable education and unique regional research.
- Aquaculture, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Marine Ecosystems, Marine Life Impact, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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