Chemical Engineering at UNB: Admission Average
University of New Brunswick · Fredericton, NB
What average do you need for Chemical Engineering at UNB?
Chemical Engineering at University of New Brunswick typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It is the most competitive of the 15 UNB programs we track.
Good program, pulp and paper industry connections.
How competitive is it?
Of the 7 universities we track that offer it, 3 ask for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 85% up to 89% is inside it, and 81% up to 85% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Chemical Engineering at other universities
- McMaster University – high 80s-low 90s
- Queen's University – high 80s-low 90s
- McGill University – high 80s-low 90s
- Western University – high 80s
- University of Alberta – high 80s
- University of Calgary – high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus & Vectors
- Chemistry
- Physics
First-year courses
- Calculus I & II
- Chemistry I & II
- Physics
- Introduction to ChemE
- Linear Algebra
These are typical for Chemical Engineering programs across Canada. About the Chemical Engineering degree
After a Chemical Engineering degree
Chemical Engineering usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Biomedical Engineer – $70,000 to $130,000
- Research Scientist – $60,000 to $140,000
- Chemistry at the G11/G12 level is essential - students who haven't taken advanced chemistry struggle significantly.
- The Alberta oil sands mean Alberta has disproportionate demand for chemical engineers in Canada.
- Clean energy applications (hydrogen, batteries, carbon capture) are the fastest-growing area for ChemE graduates.
Applying to UNB
The University of New Brunswick, founded in 1785, is the oldest English-language university in Canada. Located in Fredericton, UNB is well regarded for engineering, computer science, forestry, and education. It has a strong co-op program and a welcoming, community-focused campus culture.
University of New Brunswick is in Fredericton, NB, was founded in 1785 and has about 10,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $9,000 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application March 31.
- UNB is one of the most affordable university experiences in Canada with high-quality engineering and CS programs.
- Fredericton's small size is a genuine advantage for community, safety, and cost of living.
- Co-op placements through UNB often include federal government, tech companies, and engineering firms.
Other UNB programs
- Civil Engineering – high 80s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Geodesy & Geomatics Eng. – high 80s
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Software Engineering – high 80s
- Business Administration (BBA) – high 80s
- Nursing (BN) – high 80s
- Forestry & Environmental Mgmt – mid-to-high 80s
- Environmental Management – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Political Science – mid 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 80s
- Kinesiology – mid-to-high 80s