Acadia University

Annapolis Valley, Canada

Acadia University is a Canadian higher education establishment located in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. The university was established as Queen’s College in 1838 and was renamed to Acadia College in 1841. It was conferred university status in 1891 and adopted its present name. It currently enrols over 3700 students.
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Applicants must have a minimum 70% average in Grade 12 and five academic courses, including English. International students may also need an IELTS score of 6.5 (with no band below 6.0).
The application fee for Canadian students is $40 CAD.
You can apply by: Creating an account on the online application portal Selecting the application type Filling out the required details Paying the application fee Submitting supporting documents (such as transcripts and English proficiency scores, if required)
Acadia offers several entrance scholarships, including: Chancellor’s Scholarship – $40,000 over four years ($10,000 per year) Board of Governor’s Scholarship – $32,000 over four years ($8,000 per year) President’s Scholarship – $28,000 over four years ($7,000 per year)
Yes! Acadia offers postgraduate scholarships, including: Rhodes Scholarship – A fully-funded award for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford CSA Group Graduate Scholarship – A scholarship for graduate students in certain fields
To qualify for Acadia’s top scholarships, students must have a minimum scholarship average of 95%. Additional factors like extracurricular activities and leadership roles may also be considered.
Acadia offers a close-knit and welcoming community in Wolfville, where students enjoy a walkable campus, small class sizes (average 28 students), and a 15:1 student-professor ratio. The university also provides undergraduate research opportunities and a top-rated Co-operative Education program to enhance learning beyond the classroom.
Acadia provides comprehensive support, including: The Wong International Centre for international students The Acadia Students' Union (ASU) for student-led initiatives Student Services offering support for sexualized violence prevention, equity, and non-academic concerns
Students can participate in: Clubs, societies, and leadership programs Campus events like the Slip and Slide Athletics and recreation at the Athletics Complex These activities offer personal growth, networking, and community involvement.
To be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), you must: Graduate from an eligible Canadian Designated Learning Institution (DLI) Apply within 90 days of completing coursework or submitting your thesis Hold a valid study permit at the time of application Have a passport valid for at least three years
Yes! You can work full-time while waiting for a decision on your PGWP application, as long as you applied before your study permit expired.
The length of your PGWP depends on the duration of your program: If your program was at least 8 months but less than 2 years, your PGWP may match the program length If your program was 2 years or more, you may receive a 3-year PGWP

University Of Acadia University Application Statistics

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3500
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15:1
60 %
$ 14300
$ 40000
$ 20000
2.6
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75 %
6.5

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* All cost are in CAD

University Of Acadia University Application Statistics

4000
3500
200
15:1
60 %
$ 14300
$ 40000
$ 20000
2.6
30
75 %
6.5

Learn About -

* All cost are in CAD

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