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Gender and Women's Studies (Fredericton Campus)

Learn more about studying Gender and Women's Studies (Fredericton Campus) as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    22,061CAD
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep
  • University ranking
    #622

Program overview

What the University of New Brunswick says about their program:

Gender and Women's Studies gives students an opportunity to explore gender issues in an interdisciplinary context, and it offers a useful complement to other fields. The required courses provide a framework for understanding the gender-based aspects of knowledge, power, and society.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Fees and funding

University of New Brunswick provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. University of New Brunswick encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from CAD$19,627 to CAD$30,469 per year

Funding

Entrance scholarship application

The entrance scholarship application covers the majority of UNB scholarships available to Canadian and international high school applicants. Students admitted to an undergraduate degree program full time in the fall are eligible to apply. This scholarship support ranges from CAD$500 to CAD$100,000.

Lady Vi Aitken Scholarship

Awarded to a top international student who is beginning an undergraduate degree program. Selection is based on academic achievement. Consideration may be given to involvement in extracurricular activities. The value of this scholarship is CAD$40,000 over 4 years.

International transfer students

Transferring from another post-secondary institution into a full time undergraduate degree program in the fall? The Undergraduate Awards Office administers donor funded transfer scholarships scholarships on behalf of UNB's faculties and departments.

International students continuing at UNB

You're eligible to apply to this Scholarship if you’re planning to enroll full time in each of the fall and winter terms at UNB in an undergraduate degree program in the upcoming year.

Requirements

  • Have completed 24 credit hours at UNB in the previous assessment year (May to April)
  • Have participated in an official UNB co-op or exchange program
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What is the cost of living near University of New Brunswick?

Category Cost  (in Canadian Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,037
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$756
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$157
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$85
Monthly public transport pass$59
Monthly grocery basket$482
Books and study supplies (monthly)$100
Coffee shop drink$4
Cinema or cultural event ticket$11
Gym membership$41

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced), unb.ca (University published) and educationdata.org (Editorial estimate).

Visa requirements for the University of New Brunswick

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at University of New Brunswick.

Canada student visa requirements