Why Choose Saint Mary's?
Get ready to embark on an incredible journey where the possibilities are truly limitless.
At Saint Mary's University, you can enjoy the best of both worlds: expansive opportunities and personalized attention.
Whether it's in the classroom, planning for your future career, or getting involved in campus life, you'll receive the support you need from a close-knit community of people who believe that anything is possible. Find out why Saint Mary's is the ideal place for your academic journey!
- Founded in 1802, Saint Mary's boasts a strong reputation and top-ranked programs.
- 98% of full-time professors hold PhDs.
- Extensive research opportunities across numerous fields are often available to undergraduates.
- Hands-on learning opportunities include study abroad, co-op programs, and service learning.
- Founded in 1802, Saint Mary's boasts a strong reputation and top-ranked programs.
- 98% of full-time professors hold PhDs.
- Extensive research opportunities across numerous fields are often available to undergraduates.
- Hands-on learning opportunities include study abroad, co-op programs, and service learning.
- Embrace the energy of Nova Scotia's cultural and entrepreneurial hub.
- Enjoy the downtown boardwalk, museums, galleries, diverse food scene, and more.
- Halifax's friendly atmosphere makes it easy to fit in and thrive.
- Public Gardens, Citadel Hill, Point Pleasant Park and more are just a walk away.
- Use your UPass for public transit and the Dartmouth Ferry.
Saint Mary's takes pride in its diverse community, attracting exceptional students from all across Canada and more than 117 countries worldwide. While each student brings a unique background, they all share a common future as members of SMU’s expansive global campus.
Visit the International Centre Saint Mary's takes pride in its diverse community, attracting exceptional students from all across Canada and more than 117 countries worldwide. While each student brings a unique background, they all share a common future as members of SMU’s expansive global campus.
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- Our academic advisors help plan your degree, select courses, understand policies and more.
- Build strong relationships with professors for personalized mentorship and guidance.
- Receive specialized support from our Black/African Nova Scotian Student Advisor, Indigenous Student Advisor, International Centre and more.
- Access services from the Student Success Centre, Fred Smithers Centre for Student Accessibility, Career & Experiential Learning, Counselling Centre and Writing Centre.
- A compact campus within one city block offers convenience and fosters community.
- Be a part of the SMU Huskies varsity sports tradition, whether as a player or a fan.
- Stay active with fitness and athletics programs, including fitness classes, club sports, and intramurals.
- Join one of over 40 campus societies covering a wide range of interests.
- Take part in leadership and volunteer opportunities for all types of students.
- A compact campus within one city block offers convenience and fosters community.
- Be a part of the SMU Huskies varsity sports tradition, whether as a player or a fan.
- Stay active with fitness and athletics programs, including fitness classes, club sports, and intramurals.
- Join one of over 40 campus societies covering a wide range of interests.
- Take part in leadership and volunteer opportunities for all types of students.
- Saint Mary's boasts an alumni network of more than 60,000 people worldwide.
- Our "Santamarians" are known for their support and generosity.
- Connect with alumni through networking opportunities, at sports events and social gatherings.
- Safe, comfortable, and fun on-campus housing options.
- Full food services with meal plans to suit your needs.
- Apply early, as residence spaces fill up fast!
- Safe, comfortable, and fun on-campus housing options.
- Full food services with meal plans to suit your needs.
- Apply early, as residence spaces fill up fast!
Ready to explore the possibilities at Saint Mary's University? Join us now!
Saint Mary's University is in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq people. Experience a campus where tradition meets innovation and be a part of a community that believes in your potential.