Fredericton, New Brunswick
The Faculty of Engineering at the University of New Brunswick is an academic division dedicated to engineering education and research, located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. Established in 1854, it holds the distinction of offering the first engineering diploma program in Canada. Operating as an integral faculty of the University of New Brunswick, the school delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs designed to prepare students for professional practice in various engineering disciplines. The faculty maintains accreditation from Engineers Canada through the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board, ensuring that its degree offerings meet national educational standards required for professional licensure.
Academic offerings at the institution are organized across several core departments, including Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Students can pursue Bachelor of Science in Engineering degrees within these specialized fields, alongside interdisciplinary options such as Software Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. At the postgraduate level, the faculty offers Master of Science, Master of Engineering, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees, allowing for advanced research and academic inquiry. The curriculum combines theoretical instruction in mathematics and natural sciences with applied design projects, practical laboratory work, and professional ethics education.
The faculty operates within facilities located primarily on the university's main Fredericton campus, centered around Head Hall. This academic complex houses specialized laboratories, computing facilities, lecture halls, and design studios equipped for student projects. Notable research infrastructure includes advanced facilities for fluid mechanics, materials testing, power systems, structural engineering, and spatial analysis. The campus infrastructure supports both teaching functions and research initiatives funded by public granting agencies and industrial partners, providing students access to current technological tools relevant to their respective fields of study.
Among its academic strengths, the Faculty of Engineering is recognized for its specialized work in Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering, a field in which the university has historically played a significant role in developing satellite navigation, global positioning, and ocean mapping technologies. Additional areas of research concentration include renewable energy systems, nuclear engineering, advanced manufacturing, biomedical instrumentation, and transportation infrastructure. The faculty emphasizes collaborative research models, working alongside regional and national industries to address technical challenges in natural resources, energy, and civil infrastructure.
To complement academic coursework, the faculty integrates structured practical learning opportunities into its programs. Students can participate in a cooperative education option, which alternates academic terms with paid work placements in industry, government, or research organizations. The faculty also supports various competitive engineering design teams, student societies, and capstone design projects that require students to solve real-world engineering problems before graduation. These practical frameworks aim to facilitate the transition of graduates into the professional workforce or advanced academic studies.
