Shippagan is a fishing town on the Acadian Peninsula, in north-east New Brunswick, where lobster and crab boats unload in the harbour. The Université de Moncton's campus here is the smallest of its three and teaches in French. Its programmes lean towards the sea, with coastal zone management and a coastal research institute, alongside nursing, business administration and first-year studies.
Shippagan, New Brunswick, Canada
Official website: umoncton.ca
Université de Moncton
French
Coastal and marine studies
Acadian Peninsula, New Brunswick
CA$14,000 – CA$18,000
International students, undergraduate programmes
CA$9,000 – CA$12,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on umoncton.ca before you apply.
Baccalauréat en gestion intégrée des zones côtières
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
French proficiency required
Baccalauréat en science infirmière (Nursing)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
French proficiency required
Baccalauréat en administration des affaires (BBA)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
French proficiency required
Première année en sciences (then Moncton campus)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
French proficiency required
Coastal and marine studies beside a working fishing harbour.
A very small French-speaking campus.
First-year studies that continue on the Moncton campus.
Coastal studies graduates work in fisheries, environmental agencies and coastal planning.
Nursing graduates join hospitals and community health services in the region.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Shippagan is a small town of under 3,000 people, with sea on three sides, a harbour, a marine aquarium and long beaches nearby on Lamèque and Miscou islands.
Life is quiet, French-speaking and cheap, though winter can feel isolated. Bathurst is a little over an hour away, and Moncton about three hours south.
Letter of acceptance from Université de Moncton
New Brunswick provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Apply by early spring for September so there's time for the study permit. Places are limited because the campus is small.
Programmes start in September.
A Canadian study permit. Start with the letter of acceptance from Université de Moncton and, where required, the provincial attestation letter, then apply to IRCC online. Allow a few months, as processing times vary by country.
Coastal zone management, nursing, business administration and first-year science are the main options. All teaching is in French, so you'll need strong French and completed secondary school with the right subjects.
The Université de Moncton's entrance scholarships apply here too, and some fee reductions exist for students from partner francophone countries. Ask the campus about local awards.
