As Newfoundland and Labrador’s only university, Memorial has a special obligation to the people of this province. Established as a memorial to the Newfoundlanders who lost their lives on active service during the First World War and subsequent conflicts, Memorial University draws inspiration from these sacrifices of the past as it helps to build a better future for their province, country and the world.

At Memorial University more than 19,000 students from over 115 countries come together to discover. From the classics to advanced technology, Memorial offers certificate, diploma, undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs across five campuses and online. A global network of almost 100,000 accomplished alumni throughout the world strengthens Memorial University’s capacity and reputation for leadership in research, teaching and public engagement.

As one of the top 20 research universities in Canada, Memorial has more than 30 research centres and received more than CAD 130 million in research funding in 2019-20. Memorial and its funding partners have long believed in investing in talented students, and it is proud to say that it has more than 1,500 graduate fellowships and 854 PhD students.

Memorial is privileged to be able to bring together students, faculty and staff from Canada and other countries, building mutual respect, cultural understanding, and meaningful relationships. That’s why Memorial is committed to internationalization, international co-operation, student mobility and cultural sensitivity. According to the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies, Newfoundland and Labrador has the highest percentage of full-time international master’s and doctoral students in Canada.

Memorial University has teaching and learning facilities across Newfoundland and Labrador, and abroad, giving students diverse choice of where to study. The province's capital city, St. John's, is home to the St. John's campus which offers a full range of academic programs in a modern, urban setting. It is the largest campus and is home to teaching and research facilities for Memorial's six faculties and six schools and serves as the university's administrative hub.