University of Fredericton Online education for Canada’s professionals

At UFred, you get to study your way. Build career-transforming skills and knowledge on your own terms, with our flexible online programs.

Flexible studies

You decide how to pace your studies, when to learn and from where.

Career focused

Develop in-demand professional skills and take your career to the next level.

Dedicated support

Learn with confidence and reach your goals, with support provided every step of the way.

Apply now, start next month

Our application deadlines are approaching! Complete your application now and start your studies on your desired date - we look forward to supporting you every step of the way.

Education reimagined

The University of Fredericton (UFred) is an accredited university offering online degree, diploma, and certificate programs. Established in 2005 with the goal of making education more accessible, we’ve been helping working professionals advance their careers ever since.


Thanks to programs built especially for online learning, you can maximize your learning efficiency, study on the go, and interact with your professors and fellow students on your own schedule.


Combine all the benefits of university education with the freedom of the digital age. As a UFred student, you have access to affordable, high-quality academic tracks, from the comfort of your own home.

Learn from industry leaders

Dr. Sheri McKillop

Vice President of Academics & Provost


Like all our faculty members, Dr. McKillop has years of both academic and business experience. She has written a DBA dissertation on the employability benefits of online education.


Dr. McKillop's role at UFred is to ensure that our programs are high quality and match industry demands. Thanks to her passion for both business and learning, we've helped hundreds of alumni advance in their careers.

What our students say

High academic standards, designed for your success

Our degree and certificate programs were developed to give you the best chances to succeed in your career. They are taught by an experienced online education faculty, supervised and accredited by the Province of New Brunswick, and have won multiple awards over the years.


At UFred, we're dedicated to helping you reach your goals, with study success models and academic support services available to you whenever needed. Take the next step towards your dream career - with our help.

Need Assistance?

Our Program Advisors are happy to help with any questions about your degree, diploma or certificate, whether it’s admissions requirements, the application process, or tuition fees.


Service Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm ET