Type For-profit college President Dr. John Crossley Colours black & red ; Founded 2008 Colors Black, Red | Established 2008 Campus Urban Province New Brunswick Ceased operations April 15, 2011 | |
Location Fredericton, NB, Canada Parent organizations Apollo Education Group, Apollo NB Holding Company Similar University of Phoenix, Lansbridge University, Yorkville University, University of Fredericton, University of St Joseph's | ||
Meritus University is the Canadian brand name of a for-profit university owned and operated by the Apollo Group in the United States, the owners of the University of Phoenix. The offices of the company were located in New Brunswick, Canada. On January 24, 2011, citing how "enrollment will continue to be insufficient to sustain the required quality academic and student service infrastructure we and our students demand", Meritus University announced its closure, with their last classes having been held on March 14, 2011. Students’ academic records were transferred to the University of Phoenix
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Programs
Meritus University offered undergraduate degree and master's degree programs.
School of Business
School of Information Technology
Degree-granting status
Meritus University’s degree programs were recognized by the New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour.
Scholarships
The University joined Project Hero, a scholarship program cofounded by Rick Hillier for the families of fallen Canadian Forces members.