Fredericton and Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
University of New Brunswick GPA Calculator
Calculate your exact scores using the official 4.3 GPA Scale / Letter Grades / Percentage grading system.
Calculate Your University of New Brunswick Score
Calculate Your University of New Brunswick GPA
Cumulative GPA
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Official Grading Scale
University of New Brunswick uses a 4.3 GPA Scale / Letter Grades / Percentage.
The University of New Brunswick uses a 4.3 GPA scale aligned with Atlantic Canadian standards: A+ (90–100%) = 4.3, A (85–89%) = 4.0, A– (80–84%) = 3.7, B+ (77–79%) = 3.3, B (73–76%) = 3.0, B– (70–72%) = 2.7, C+ (67–69%) = 2.3, C (63–66%) = 2.0, C– (60–62%) = 1.7, D (50–59%) = 1.0, F (0–49%) = 0.0. GPA is the credit-weighted average. UNB is Canada's oldest English-language university and is particularly strong in engineering, forestry, and business.
How it is calculated
GPA = (Total Grade Points Earned) / Total Credits Attempted
Honors & Classifications
To graduate with honors or high classifications at University of New Brunswick, you typically need to hit these thresholds:
- First Class Honours3.7+ / 80%+
- Honours3.0+ / 70%+
- DistinctionVaries
University of New Brunswick Admission Requirements
Average Admitted Score
85%+ Average
This is the typical high school / A-Level equivalent of admitted students.
Minimum Transfer Score
3.0+ GPA
Minimum college/university score required to apply as a transfer student.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good GPA at University of New Brunswick?
A GPA of 3.5 or above is considered excellent at UNB. For graduate programs, a minimum GPA of 3.0 is typically required. UNB's Engineering program is highly ranked in Canada, and graduates with 3.5+ GPA are competitive for major Canadian employers.
What percentage do I need to pass at UNB?
The minimum passing grade is 50% (D grade = 1.0 GPA). Below 50% is a fail (F = 0.0 GPA). For most academic programs, a minimum 60% (C = 2.0 GPA) is required to continue in honours programs.
How does UNB's 4.3 scale affect graduate applications?
When applying to US or other international graduate schools, convert your UNB 4.3 GPA to a 4.0 scale by dividing by 1.075. A UNB GPA of 3.5 equals approximately 3.26 on a 4.0 scale. Always include your full transcript so admissions committees understand the scale.
What is UNB known for academically?
UNB is particularly strong in Engineering (especially Forest Engineering), Business (Richard J. Currie Centre for Business), and Forestry. It is Canada's oldest English-language university and has strong maritime and forestry research programs unique in Canada.
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