University of Fredericton (UFred)

The University of Fredericton (UFred) is a fully online institution based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, offering certificate, diploma, and degree programs.

Known for its innovative online education, UFred focuses on leadership development and lifelong learning. It provides a unique online learning experience designed to support students' academic and professional goals.

UFred is committed to delivering practical professional education that's easily accessible from anywhere. Our aim is to empower our global learners with personalised lifelong learning paths to enhance their professional performance. Guided by values of integrity, passion, mutual trust, and competency, we foster a culture of learning and respect.

The UFred School of Business offers online Associate Degree, BBA, MBA, Executive MBA, Pre-MBA courses, Master’s Certificates, and various specialty stream program options. Our business programs are designed to help you reach your career goals by fostering your leadership skills, building your business acumen, and helping you develop a deep professional network.

Earning a business degree opens doors to improved employability, higher salary potential, and opportunities in any industry. Our School of Business programs focus on providing real industry insights and practical knowledge that you can apply right away, both during and after your studies.

The UFred School of Business has been ranked one of Canada's best online schools by Course Compare and has a 5-star rating for online learning from QS World University Rankings.

Regardless of the program you choose to study, you'll be learning from professional and educational experts. Our faculty is comprised of distinguished professors with an average of 15 years of teaching experience - and 11 years of online education experience, specifically.

They combine this educational experience with years of professional success in the private sector. Gain valuable insights from your professors' storied careers as consultants, business owners, board trustees, and employee safety advocates.

At UFred, we believe you deserve a high-quality education and an academic experience that exceeds your expectations. Our academic team, from our teachers to the University's Academic Board, are all committed to providing you with that experience, and doing everything in our power to help you succeed.

Alexander Landry - MBA

Alexander Landry - MBA

“The opportunities afforded to you through this program are a privilege that you must seek to leverage in all respects, be it through discussion with your professors, networking with your peers, or the uninhibited material you will have access to over the next few years.”

Bachelor’s courses

Regular admissions:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Four university preparatory courses. Including: English 12, Math 12, and two additional grade 12 university preparatory courses.
- Minimum overall average of at least 65% in the university preparatory classes

Mature admissions:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Older than 21 years of age and have been away from an educational program for a minimum of three years

MBA courses
- An undergraduate degree from a recognized and accredited university;
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 grade scale
- International applicants must be qualified for university or college admission in their home countries and transcripts must show superior performance on the basis of the country’s grading scheme
- If your degree was completed outside of North America, you may have your degree evaluated by World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Services of Canada (ICAS). Those reports can be sent directly to UFred or you can have them notarized by a lawyer.

English language requirements

TOEFL Internet-based score of 88

TOEFL Computer-based score of 213

IELTS score of 6.5 with no band below 6

CAEL score of 70 with no part below 60

Like every other aspect of your studies at UFred, the application process is straightforward, easy to follow, and done completely online.

Choose the program that matches your ambitions and interests, and check the admission requirements to see if you're eligible. Choose your desired start date, fill out the online application, and upload your documents.

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Our team will review your documents, and, where applicable, you'll either be admitted or your application will be reviewed along with other candidates. Once you're admitted and your payment has been submitted, you'll get access to our online campus so you can start your studies on the date you chose.