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Overview
The Degree Granting Act regulates how private institutions in New Brunswick can offer degree programs. To be designated as a degree-granting institution, schools must meet specific requirements, including clearly defined program objectives and outcomes, appropriate credentials for graduates, sufficient financial and human resources, a five-year business plan and services that support student success. Institutions must also involve industry experts, support academic research, and uphold academic freedom.
Designation typically takes at least 12 months, and re-designation is required every ten years.
Eligibility
To be eligible, institutions must:
- operate and be administered in New Brunswick
- provide a detailed business plan
- offer degree programs at the associate, bachelor, master, or doctorate level
Fees
| Fee Description | Rate in $ |
| Applications | |
| Registration | 250.00 |
| Renewal | 250.00 |
| Reinstatement | 250.00 |
Designation compliance
Designation is not permanent and may be revoked if an institution fails to comply with requirements. Designated institutions do not receive public university funding, and offering non-degree programs may require additional approvals. While institutions can apply for multiple designations, they must demonstrate successful program delivery before expanding. Additionally, the government of New Brunswick retains the right to inspect or audit institutions at any time.