Acadia University admission process

Q. Is it hard to get admission into Acadia University?

Acceptance rate of 28%

Q. Does Acadia University give a conditional offer?

No. All requirements must be met at the time of application. However, if your GRE or TOEFL scores have been sent, but not received by the December 15th deadline, your application may be considered once your scores have been received.

Q. How do I apply to Acadia University?

Undergraduate Application

How to apply

Applying online takes about 15 minutes. You can come back to the application form anytime; just make sure you save the sections you have completed before exiting.

You’ll need:

• $40 CDN application processing fee, which you can pay online with a credit card
• Official or mid-year high school transcripts (See details on the Application Checklist page.)

Graduate applications

The application is a 9-step form that does not have to be completed in one sitting; simply make sure that you save any completed sections before exiting. 

Pay the Processing Fee

The non-refundable fee for graduate applications is $50 (CAD) and can be paid on-line with a credit card as part of the application OR you can mail a Canadian/US cheque or Canadian postal money order (payable to Acadia University) to:

Division of Research and Graduate Studies
Box 70
Wolfville, NS
B4P 2R6

Important note: International applicants (other than US applicants) must pay the fee by credit card or bank transfer. Bank transfer information can be obtained by emailing [email protected]

Q. What are the eligibility requirements for admission to Acadia University?

Undergraduate requirements

Acadia University accepts international applicants, considering that applicants have completed (12th)secondary education with regards to the college preparatory curriculum, fulfilling the minimum grade evaluation equivalency, provided the previous official academic records, submitted the application within set deadlines, and verified financial support for the fresher’s year.

• Applied Science (Engineering) – Precalculus Mathematics and Chemistry.  Physics recommended.

• Biology – Academic or Precalculus Mathematics and Chemistry.

• Business Administration – Academic or Precalculus Mathematics.

• Chemistry – Precalculus Mathematics and Chemistry.

• Community Development - Academic or Precalculus Mathematics.

• Computer Science/Applied Computer Science – Precalculus Mathematics.

• Economics – Bachelor of Arts - Academic or Precalculus Mathematics; Bachelor of Science - Precalculus Mathematics.

• Environmental Geoscience – Academic or Precalculus Mathematics and Chemistry.

• Environmental Science – Academic or Precalculus Mathematics and Chemistry.

• Geology – Academic or Precalculus Mathematics and Chemistry.

• Kinesiology - Academic or Precalculus Mathematics.

• Mathematics – Precalculus Mathematics with a minimum 70% (or the equivalent).

• Music – A live or recorded audition is required of all prospective students interested in the Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Therapy degrees.

• Nutrition – Academic or Precalculus Mathematics and Chemistry.

• Physics – Precalculus Mathematics. Physics recommended.
• Psychology - Academic or Precalculus Mathematics

Graduate-

Candidates for admission to the graduate programs of Acadia University must possess an honours degree, or a four-year bachelor's degree, from an approved university. Those candidates possessing a major in a field other than that of their graduate program will normally be required to take sufficient undergraduate courses to make up the equivalent of an Acadia undergraduate major. Special consideration may be given to those candidates wishing to change from one undergraduate field to a related graduate one.

Candidates must have at least a B- average (70%) in the courses taken in the major field in the last two undergraduate years (or 60 credit hours) of university study, including coursework in undergraduate degree(s) and any graduate work completed.

The number of students admitted to our graduate programs is limited and possession of the minimum entrance requirements does not ensure admission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Graduate Studies Officer by emailing [email protected].

Q. What are the IELTS requirements?

IELTS - 6.5 with no subtest score below 6.0

Q. What are the documents needed for the applications to Acadia University?

International Application Requirements

Applications for admission can be submitted online at the following link  https://www2.acadiau.ca/apply.html

• All applications must be supported by official copies of all high school transcripts and other records of academic work.
• Transcripts should be certified by the school and prepared in a sealed envelope by the school. They can either be sent to Acadia directly from the school or given to the student to send. Certified transcripts acceptable to Acadia will be used as a basis of admission.

English proficiency test requirements

Since English is the language of instruction at Acadia University, candidates must be able to communicate competently in English both orally and in writing, and students whose first language is not English may be required to present the result of the TOEFL, IELTS, CAEL or PTE Academic. Acadia's English requirements are as follows:

• TOEFL - 90 IBT with no subtest score below 20
• IELTS - 6.5 with no subtest score below 6.0
• CAEL/CAEL Online - 70 with no subtest score below 60
• PTE Academic - 61 with no subtest score below 60

Application process for Graduate students- 

Applicants can fill out the application form ON-LINE at:  https://connect.acadiau.ca/apply/
There is a non-refundable $50.00 (CDN) processing fee required to apply. 
Please note that there are supporting documents also required for an application.
Documents submitted in support of an application for admission are retained by the University and are not returned to the applicant.
Please see further information in the below links.

Q. What is the application fee in Acadia University?

40 CAD$ for Undergraduate & 50 CAD$ for Graduate applications

Q. How many intakes Acadia University has?

3 intakes- Fall, Winter & Spring

Q. How can I apply for bachelor courses into Acadia University?

Applying online takes about 15 minutes. You can come back to the application form anytime; just make sure you save the sections you have completed before exiting.

You’ll need:

• $40 CDN application processing fee, which you can pay online with a credit card
• Official or mid-year high school transcripts (See details on the Application Checklist page.)

https://connect.acadiau.ca/apply/

Q. Does Acadia University require me to write a personal statement?

Statement of Applied Interests --- (only for MSc Psychology applicants). 

Q. What do I include in my personal statement for Acadia University?

Please describe your academic and clinical interests and how you intend to pursue them in the clinical psychology graduate program at Acadia University. Please state what you are interested in studying and why Acadia University is a good place for you. Please also include your career objectives, preparation, suitability for the program, and any other relevant information.  If you've applied for a scholarship opportunity (ie. SSHRC/NSERC/CIHR), please include this info in your statement. You will upload your Statement of Applied Interests through the Applicant Status Portal once you submit your application form.

Q. What are the deadlines to apply in Acadia University?

Deadlines may vary for each program. Please visit the program page for specific deadlines.

Q. Does Acadia University have any international accreditations?

Acadia University’s Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science program has been accredited by the Canadian Environmental Accreditation Commission (CEAC).