University of Newfoundland

Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) is a Canadian university located in Saint John, in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

university was founded as a memorial to the Newfoundlanders who had lost their lives in active service during the First World War, and was later redédiée to also include victims of the province during the Second World War. The post-Confederation government elevated the status of the university to full university status in August 1949 Memorial University, renaming the institution Memorial University of Newfoundland. The first year, enrollment at MUN was 307 students. In 1961, enrollment had climbed to 1,400 students, MUN was moved from the street parade to its current location on Elizabeth Avenue (main campus).