Civil Engineering at UNB: Admission Average
University of New Brunswick · Fredericton, NB
What average do you need for Civil Engineering at UNB?
Civil 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.
Strong infrastructure program, good Atlantic Canada connections.
How competitive is it?
Of the 9 universities we track that offer it, 1 asks 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.
Civil Engineering at other universities
- Queen's University – high 80s-low 90s
- Carleton University – high 80s
- University of Victoria – high 80s
- University of Alberta – high 80s
- University of Calgary – high 80s
- Dalhousie University – high 80s
- University of Manitoba – high 80s
- Memorial University of Newfoundland – high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus & Vectors
- Physics
- Chemistry
First-year courses
- Calculus I & II
- Physics
- Statics
- Engineering Drawing
- Chemistry
These are typical for Civil Engineering programs across Canada. About the Civil Engineering degree
After a Civil Engineering degree
Civil Engineering usually takes 4 years.
- Civil Engineer – $70,000 to $140,000
- Urban Planner – $60,000 to $120,000
- The P.Eng designation is essentially required to practice civil engineering independently - budget 4 years post-graduation.
- Canada's infrastructure investment cycle is at a multi-decade high - demand for civil engineers is strong.
- Environmental and structural civil engineering are the two fastest-growing specialisations right now.
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
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Chemical 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