Université de Moncton
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The Université de Moncton is a Canadian francophone university in New Brunswick. It includes campuses in Edmundston, Moncton, and Shippagan.
Motto | Surge illuminare[1] |
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Motto in English | Arise, Shine |
Type | Public |
Established | 1963 (Merger of Collège Saint-Joseph, Collège du Sacré-Cœur and Collège Saint-Louis) |
Chancellor | Louise Imbeault[2] |
Vice-Chancellor | Denis Prud'homme[3] |
Rector | Denis Prud'homme[3] |
Students | 5796 |
Location | , , Canada |
Campus | Urban |
Colours | Blue and Gold |
Nickname | Aigles Bleus (men), Aigles Bleues (women) |
Sporting affiliations | Atlantic University Sport |
Mascot | Super Bleu and Super Bleue (French) |
Website | www |
The university was founded in 1963 following the recommendations of the royal commission on higher education in New Brunswick. Since then, the institution has been widely regarded as the heir to several Acadian institutions of higher learning such as the Collège Saint-Joseph.
The university offers training and research in the fields of business, arts, social sciences, law, engineering, sciences, health, social work, community services and education.
As of January 2024, the university has 5,244 full-time registrations and 552 part-time registrations. Students come from New Brunswick, other provinces in Canada and internationally. The University offers nearly 198 programs in the three cycles of study.