University of New Brunswick

🇨🇦 Canada 4-Year University

Global #591 Canada #26

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Institution Info

Founded: 1785
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 32,036 students
Faculty: 5 584
Endowment: $279.0M
Website: https://www.unb.ca/

About

University of New Brunswick is a higher education institution in Canada, founded in 1785. Recognized as ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide, it is a prominent university in Canada. The university has approximately 32K students, an endowment of $279.0M, a member of Global D-Tier (World 501-1000).

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #622 · Ranked	27,60
THE	2026	THE #706 · Ranked	41,42
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #591 · Ranked	82,72

Research Output via OpenAlex

375

h-index

1,810,178

Citations

37,066

Publications

28,307

i10-index

2,45

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global D-Tier (World 501-1000)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of New Brunswick's global ranking?

University of New Brunswick is ranked #591 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Canada, it holds the #26 position.

When was University of New Brunswick founded?

University of New Brunswick was founded in 1785, making it 241 years old. It is one of the oldest institutions in Canada.

How many students attend University of New Brunswick?

University of New Brunswick has a student body of approximately 32,036 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 5:1.

What is University of New Brunswick's research output?

University of New Brunswick has produced 37,066 research publications with 1,810,178 total citations and an h-index of 375, according to OpenAlex data.

What is University of New Brunswick's endowment?

University of New Brunswick has an endowment of approximately $279.0M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.