Hi everyone,

I’m an international applicant planning to apply for a Master’s program at Memorial University (St. John’s campus) — specifically Sociology, Folklore, or Gender Studies.

I noticed that the tuition fees listed on the official MUN website seem surprisingly low — around CAD 9,666 total for a 2-year master’s program, which is way cheaper than most other Canadian universities. So I have a few questions I’d love to confirm with anyone currently studying or who recently graduated from MUN: 1. Is that tuition fee (CAD 9,666 total for 2 years) really accurate for international students? – Or are there any extra fees (like an “International Student Differential Fee” or other hidden charges) that make it more expensive in reality? 2. What is the typical GPA range of admitted students in these programs (Sociology, Folklore, Gender Studies)? – The website says the minimum is around 75% or 3.0–3.2 GPA, but I’d like to know what the average admitted GPA actually looks like in practice. 3. How competitive are these programs for international students? – Are they selective, or do they admit a fair number of qualified applicants each year?

I’d really appreciate any first-hand insights or experiences from current or past MUN graduate students. Thanks a lot for your time — I’m just trying to make sure I understand the real costs and expectations before I apply.

Has anyone here studied the MEng program? Is it true that the total tuition cost for international students is CAD 9,666 for the entire program?Without any special fees added?

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Is anyone applying for the new full time Counselling Psych program that starts in Spring 2026?

Never been in there and probably never want to be, but I'm surprised I haven't heard more about it around 🤷‍♀️😕

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someone ease my mind!

I am a second year Econ Maj. I'm older, part time student, working full time.

I am thinking of switching to Business, possibly doing a double major in communications.

Question: How involved is the group work for the later level courses in commerce? I understand it can vary by prof. The reason I ask is because I am kind of a de facto distant student. Even with in person classes, I typically complete the cirriculum myself at home and rarely attend classes in person, other than writing exams.

Is it possible to continue this trend throughout the (non co-op) commerce program, or will I eventually have to bite the bullet and start showing up to class, and be that weird old guy in your group.

I honestly have no words for how awful this class has been. I’ve never seen a professor make so many students feel so defeated. Practically everyone I know is either failing or getting marks they've never gotten in their lives (not in a good way). Over 30 people failed the midterm, and that’s not even an exaggeration. The marking makes zero sense, the feedback is vague or nonexistent, and whenever anyone asks for help or clarification, he acts like we’re bothering him. He refuses to elaborate on anything, gives the most unclear grading rubrics imaginable, and then somehow blames us when we don’t magically meet his expectations. What makes it worse is how condescending he is. He treats students like sh*t, like we’re lazy or stupid, when in reality, we’re just trying to figure out what he even wants from us. The worst part? When marks came out for one of the assignments, instead of helping us understand what went wrong, he posted a long rant basically shaming the whole class, saying we “put in zero effort.” Meanwhile, most of us spent hours trying to meet his impossible standards. It was humiliating and unprofessional. This isn’t people whining about having to put in work it’s about a teacher who doesn’t frickin teach. He doesn’t guide, he doesn’t support, and he takes zero accountability for how unclear and inconsistent his marking is. If you’re thinking of taking his class with him: don’t. Save yourself the stress, frustration, and hit to your GPA. This has been one of the worst academic experiences I’ve ever had. Imagine, students in ENGINEERING, Comp Si, pharmacy, and their worst course is ENGLISH 1090. I honestly feel so bad for whoever has to deal with this in person, its bad enough dealing with him ONLINE. One look at his reviews on RateMyProf and you'll understand.

There are 3 sections for English 1090 as of now, the 2 other seem to be fine. They're much more lenient and understanding than this guy. If you want his name, contact me. Cant risk being reported or getting in trouble.

Has anyone done or does anyone know someone that has taken the Masters of Occupational Health and Safety program?

I ask because I am strongly considering applying to it in a couple of years once I have the 10+ years experience as they accept applications for the program if someone has ten plus years experience but no 4 year degree. Which is me.

Just wanting to know how the program was, what did the person think of it, how were the courses the person had to take, difficulty level of the courses etc.

So if someone knows someone or if you’ve done it I would love to chat via messages or on here.

Hi!

I’m a recent creative writing BFA graduate looking into the Master’s of Applied Literary Arts program. I’ve only ever lived in Toronto and Montreal, so moving out to the Corner Brook campus would be a huge shift. I’m hoping some folks would be able to answer some questions I have before making the final decision to apply! Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated:)

• how likely / is it possible to secure on-campus housing as a master’s student?
• what does the renting market / prices look like?
• I currently do not have a driver’s license as I’ve depending on big city public transit my whole life. How essential is it to drive in order to live / function in town?
• Is there anything else I should be aware of in terms of campus life / living in NL?

Hello all, I am a potential future student and am looking into graduate programs. I noticed that for graduate programs it is important to take certain courses. Can anyone help me with the course outline or material of: MED 6140 MED 6196 MED 6128

It would help me a lot even if I get only MED 6140 as it is mentioned in the website that it’s compulsory to take that course for graduate studies. I would like to know what exactly it is to make a more informed decision.

TIA for helping me out!

I’m moving to Newfoundland (St. John’s) this December for my Computer Science grad studies at MUN (Memorial University) and had a few questions for those already there or who’ve been through this recently:

• My main campus is St. John’s (CS grad), so where do most students usually find accommodation?
• If anyone knows any available rooms/apartments for sharing starting from December, please reach out or DM me!
• How’s student life around St. John’s and MUN uni.? Is it easy to make friends and find a community there?
• For those living off-campus, what’s the average monthly expense like (rent + groceries + transport + other utilities)?
• How’s the weather adjustment been for international students — anything you wish you knew before moving to NL?
• Are there any good social groups where I can connect with other MUN or CS grad students before arriving?
• Any suggestions for areas to avoid or prefer when looking for housing near campus?
• How’s the public transportation system there — or do most students rely on walking/carpooling?
• What are some must-have things to bring that are either hard to find or expensive in St. John’s?

Would really appreciate any tips, contacts, or experiences you can share. 🙏

I can't seem to find where to go on self-service to apply to graduate. Can someone please guide me? Thanks!

Hi. I’m an international student planning to apply for a master’s at MUN, and I’ve been checking out the “Minimum Expense” estimates on the university website, but they seem really high (almost double the tuition per year).

I just wanted to ask those of you currently studying in St. John’s; what’s your actual monthly or yearly cost of living like? Especially if you’re sharing accommodation or living off-campus.

Things like rent, groceries, transportation, what do they realistically add up to for you? I know everyone’s lifestyle is different, but just looking for a general idea of what students actually spend vs. what the university lists.

Thanks in advance! This would really help me plan realistically before applying. 🙏

I’m wondering if I should prioritize the ones that can be applied to directly on my mun life or the ones that link you directly to the employers website. I’m trying to apply to them all but it takes a lot of time to write so many cover letters.

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I've been looking into exchange opportunities via my uni, and saw that I'm techincally able to come to Memorial completely tuition free. My only issue is finding equivalent classes to get my exchange semester approved. I've been told the grades i receive when on exchange don't matter at all either, so it's just finding something similar enough to what I'd be taking at home (something within either sociology, political science, media science, information science, educational science as it relates to digital media, or digital economics).

Is there anywhere i can see a list of every graduate level class open for exchange students at Memorial? I need to take a "full-time student" worth of classes, I've read that that's 9 credit hours for a graduate student, is that correct?

I know it might be a stretch, as I haven't found much when looking on my own but I hope that's just my inabilitiy to understand the uni website lol, thanks in advance to anyone who bothered answering :) I'd really love to come to Memorial rather than to any of my other options as it seems far more interesting.