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Crandall University (Moncton) vs UNB MBA for PR: what students said about deferrals and reliability

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By VisaBuddies Communityvia community — compiled from public visa forums

Documents Needed

  • GMAT score (if applicable)

    Relevant to admission for programs like the UNB MBA.

Step-by-Step

A prospective student compared a Master of Management from Crandall University (Moncton, NB) against an MBA from the University of New Brunswick (UNB), specifically for PR prospects.

What group members shared:
  1. Crandall's program does lead to PGWP eligibility, which was the main point in its favor.

  2. Multiple members raised reliability concerns about Crandall — describing the intake/admissions process as unpredictable, with no guarantee of which intake you pay for versus which intake you actually study in, and reports of being pressured to defer.

  3. Prospective and current applicants echoed similar deferral concerns in follow-up replies, suggesting this wasn't an isolated experience.


The practical takeaway: while both programs can lead to a PGWP, weigh Crandall's PGWP eligibility against the reported admissions/deferral reliability concerns raised by multiple members — and ask current students directly about their specific intake experience before committing.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Tip: Confirm which specific intake you'll actually be placed in before paying, especially for smaller private universities.
  • Don't: Don't assume a program guarantees PGWP eligibility alone makes it a safe choice — also weigh reported admissions reliability issues.

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