University of New Brunswick - UNB
speciality: Electrical Engineering

I came to this school with previous educational experience in electrical engineering. The first year is the core for all engineer; physics, calculus, etc. The best teacher’s I’ve had to date were all from other departments…

The material in years 2 and 3 is completely incoherent and unorganized. Just a bunch of engineering, circuit and math facts randomly and poorly “thrown” at students. They test so frequently the majority of my peers get stumped on fundamental circuits (ex RLC or a novel op-amp circuit). The testing solely prioritizes memorization and brute force because it’s so frequent, which does nothing for long-term retention and utilization.

The department (as of 2026) lacks adequate teachers. The courses are all setup so the worst teachers (ones the admin *KNOW* don’t deliver the course well) are teaching the most critical classes for graduating on time.

Various issues with ECE2722 and ECE3031, which are both a full-year setback if you fail. I twice had to call the assistant dean of engineering down on a professor due to syllabus disputes. This was after begging the chair of the ECE department to act (which they did not). The AD resolved the issues and actually did their job as the teacher was in clear violation of their syllabus. This is all stuff I did not have time for, in an already busy term/year.

The projects and group work are a joke, even as a senior as 80% of the work ends up being AI or AI inspired.

I’ve heard AMAZING things about the graduate level courses and professors, near world-renowned.

But at this point, this whole school just feels like a scam. They cheated me on nearly all of my credits from transfer. There’s no real onboarding/advising session when entering UNB.

If you’re a super eager person who KNOWS this is what they want to do, and you’re up for a minimum of four years of exhausting lack of standards, go for it. I’m serious though, it is better to go university –> college to get your 6 years than vice versa. College will actually accredit you for courses you take, because they’re not sycophantically money hungry (opinion).

To give you an idea of how highly they think of their teaching (which again, hasn’t matched my college experience [ironic]): I had 1 missing competency from an outline in College (out of 10+) and I had to retake 3 (relatively basic) electronics courses… THREE.

Otherwise, I would highly recommend another school or a college level program to get you started.

For further reference UNB’s graduate program expects a 3.7GPA+, while schools like Waterloo expect a 3.3+ (last I checked, may change)…

They really seem to think they’ve cultivated a culture of caring, development and their student’s growth, but they just want the $6-8k+ you’ll be giving them every term for a VERY lackluster program.

I especially don’t recommend if you have previous educational experience.

The $10 000 I spent on a college level course was WAY better of an experience; Transformative, hard, and better entry level employment opportunities.

Nothing near the absolute clown show of this school that’s costed me 5x as much…

Just because they have a nice campus and accommodations doesn’t mean they’re a good school – don’t be fooled.

Also, just an observation, a lot of reviews written about UNB sound like they’re straight from a chatbot (not on this site). Go read some.

I also had some insight into their accreditation process as an educational institution. They “randomly” select only 4.3GPA students to talk about their experience to the accreditation board. They were all told to not say anything negative about their experiences before the meeting…

I’ve had classes that “accredit” design in engineering. That whole “accreditation” was a project in which the professor makes you copy (yes, directly copy) his work for a transformer design. They then pass this off to the accreditation body as design in engineering. The government quite literally made them do this for transparency, and they’re still not being entirely transparent (not surprised).

Again, a scam in my opinion.

The final thing I’ll say is that post-secondary is LARGELY what you make of it. The only reason I’ve grown here is because of the hard work I’ve put into my education; not the school I’ve attended. You can still have a great experience in this school. The reason I think I haven’t is because I had my standards set high by a school that costs 1/5 of the tuition, and actually cared about their students outside of a crumby slogan and some posters.

My advice would be
1) Work hard, stay consistent
2) If you know a courses’ material, challenge the course for a credit
3) Do not go to this school for undergraduate, especially if you have post-secondary education in ECE.

Everything presented in this review has been purely my experience, and heavily features my opinion.

“University of New Brunswick is fantastic! Professors are knowledgeable and supportive, campus life is vibrant, and the curriculum is challenging yet rewarding. The supportive community and abundance of resources have made my university experience unforgettable. Highly recommended!”

The highlight of the program is the co-op option that allows graduate students to have up to 1 year of industry experience before the end of the degree. Like every other university, you get to deal with both good and bad professors but education is good overall. The university has great libraries and a great gym. But it lacks an electric engineering workshop that’s free to use for all students.

One of the cheapest university in canada. I have really enjoyed my time here. Professors are great. Really good future opportunities. Everyone is very welcoming to international students here. The province is super cheap while comparing to other provinces.

One of the cheapest university in canada. Super welcoming to international students. Cheap province compared to other provinces. Plenty of part time job opportunities. Would highly recommend unb to all fellas out there

The university is pretty good, the professors are nice too. Electrical engineering program with Computer engineering option was in depth. The university had good facilities to offer, Whether it be the gym or the labs. Overall, I liked my study program here

The University is excellent in terms of infrastructure and wide variety of programs available. It has a beautiful campus with a lot of extracurricular activities going on in the campus. I would definitely recommend it to other prospective students looking forward to their undergrad and grad program.

Good classes but not enough options for students. Forced to take the same professors because of a lack of options. If you want a general M. Eng on several subjects you will enjoy it. Beautiful campus. Most of the installations aren’t too old.

I had the privilege of pursuing the Master of Electrical Engineering program at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), and I am delighted to share my review of this transformative academic experience.

From the moment I stepped onto the UNB campus, I was impressed by the vibrant and inclusive learning environment. The faculty and staff members demonstrated unwavering support and commitment to the success of their students. Their expertise, coupled with their passion for teaching, created an engaging and intellectually stimulating atmosphere.

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The faculty members played an instrumental role in my academic and professional development. Their mentorship and guidance went beyond the classroom, as they encouraged critical thinking, fostered innovative ideas, and instilled a passion for lifelong learning. The professors’ open-door policy and willingness to engage in thought-provoking discussions created a supportive and stimulating academic community.

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In conclusion, the Master of Electrical Engineering program at the University of New Brunswick surpassed my expectations in every aspect. The program’s rigorous curriculum, research opportunities, dedicated faculty, practical experiences, and inclusive community have shaped me into a well-rounded and highly competent professional in the field. I am immensely grateful for the transformative educational journey and the countless opportunities for growth and success that UNB provided.

I wholeheartedly recommend the Master of Electrical Engineering program at the University of New Brunswick to aspiring students who seek a world-class education, impactful research experiences, and a supportive academic community that nurtures personal and professional growth. UNB is a place where dreams turn into realities, and the possibilities are limitless.

For masters program in Electrical Engineering, there’s no variety of courses to offer. Just few courses that are being repeated over every term. Lack of faculty is an other issue that university work to solve so that students have a number courses to learn.