Centre for Arts and Technology

Fredericton offers residents and visitors alike unique cultural experiences with endless opportunities to enjoy entertainment and awared winning festivals. Throughout the year, Fredericton offers up live music in its many local pubs and restaurants. The Playhouse is home to many high-quality performing arts performances, and the Beaverbrook Gallery proudly showcases some of the world's best exhibits.

Virtually every month Fredericton boasts a major festival. Highlights include the annual Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival, which attracts over 350 acts from around the globe. Fredericton has also been recognized both nationally and internationally for several economic highlights, including:

  • One of the Top 7 Intellectual Communities of the World
  • 2008 and 2009 Intelligent Community Forum
  • One of Canada's Best Places to Live - Money Sense - 2007, 2008, and 2009
  • Best Community for Business - Canadian Business
  • One of the Top 5 New Technology Boomtowns (Glove and Mail / Report on Business Magazine)
  • 'Fred E-Zone' Frederticton's Free Wi-Fi Network - 2004 Canadian Information. Productivity (CIPA) Judg'e Innovation Award (Canada's First Free Wireless City)

The energy and attitude of this city makes it among Canada's top upcoming culturally diverse cities to live in. In 2007, Fredericton was also name one of North America's Top 10 Cities of the Future in a competition run by the Financial Times of London.

Housing

The following are estimates only: Average cost of shared accommodations in Fredericton: $300-$500 CND monthly. Average cost of a suite or apartment in Fredericton: $350-$600 CDN monthly. Some students may be interested in homestay where meals and a private, furnished room are provided. The average cost of home-stay accommodation in Fredericton is $700-$800 CDN monthly.

Cost of Living

Living expenses in Fredericton will vary depending on your lifestyle and accommodation choices. Centre students should budget approximately $1,200 CDN monthly. This amount is only an estimate, and does not include educational materials, tuition or fees required for study at the Centre for Arts and Technology.