Study abroad at Saint John

Saint John is the historic, vibrant, and welcoming seaport city of New Brunswick and the oldest incorporated city in Canada (established by Royal Charter in 1785), situated along the north shore of the world-famous Bay of Fundy at the mouth of the Saint John River, home to Saint John Airport (YSJ). Celebrated for the dramatic Reversing Falls Rapids (where the world's highest tides force the river to flow backwards twice a day), the historic Saint John City Market (Canada's oldest continuously operated farmers market, featuring a unique ship's hull timber roof design), Irving Nature Park, Rockwood Park (one of Canada's largest municipal parks), and a powerhouse corporate economy in energy, port logistics, clean marine technology, and digital IT. Saint John is home to prestigious Canadian higher education and medical institutions: University of New Brunswick Saint John (UNB Saint John / UNBSJ - part of Canada's oldest English-language university established in 1785, enrolling over 3,500 students on the scenic, modern Tucker Park campus overlooking the Kennebecasis River). UNB Saint John is globally celebrated for the Faculty of Business (renowned for Applied Management, Accounting, and Digital Business), Department of Computer Science and Applied Statistics, Department of Biological Sciences (Marine Biology in the Bay of Fundy), and Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick (DMNB - medical doctor education in partnership with Dalhousie University and Horizon Health Network), alongside the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC Saint John Campus). Degrees and diplomas are taught 100% in English with prestigious Canadian accreditations. International students benefit from an exceptionally affordable cost of living, generous UNB International Renewable Scholarships ($1,000 to $10,000/year), high employment rates, priority Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) fast-track permanent residency, and full eligibility for Canada's 3-year Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).

Tuition fees in Saint John for international undergraduate students at UNB Saint John range between CAD$20,500 and CAD$22,800 per academic year for Faculty of Business, Computer Science, and Marine Biology (with UNB awarding generous International Renewable Scholarships discounting CAD$1,000 to CAD$10,000/year from tuition for qualified applicants based on high school GPA, renewable for up to 4 years). At New Brunswick Community College (NBCC), international diploma tuition ranges from CAD$11,500 to CAD$13,500 per year. Modern on-campus university student residences (UNB Saint John: Sir James Dunn Residence, Colin B. Mackay Residence, Barry and Flora Beckett Residence - fully furnished suites with private bedrooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, utilities, and meal plans) cost between CAD$550 and CAD$850 per month (inclusive of utilities), while off-campus student apartments in Uptown Saint John, Millidgeville, and East Saint John range from CAD$450 to CAD$750 per month for shared apartments. General monthly living expenses range between CAD$750 and CAD$1,150 (among the most affordable in Canada).

International students require a Canadian Study Permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Key requirements include: an official Letter of Acceptance (LOA) with a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) from University of New Brunswick or NBCC (Designated Learning Institutions DLIs), proof of financial funds (minimum CAD$20,635/year for living expenses as mandated by IRCC plus first-year tuition in a personal bank account or GIC), medical examination, and police clearance certificate. International students are legally authorized to work off-campus up to 24 hours per week during academic terms and full-time during breaks, with graduates qualifying for Canada's Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) for up to 3 years and accelerated Permanent Residency via the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) and NB Express Entry.