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Saint Marys University

Halifax, Canada

Established in 1802, Saint Mary’s University (SMU) is one of Canada’s oldest and most globally recognized public universities, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Originally founded as a Roman Catholic institution, it has evolved into a modern, research-intensive university known for its international diversity and academic excellence.
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SMU’s Halifax campus is considered very safe. It has 24/7 campus security patrols, emergency response systems, and access-controlled buildings for residences.
Students can access the Campus Security Services, emergency blue-light phones, safety escorts, and the SMU Alert system that sends safety notifications via text and email.
Yes. The International Centre conducts orientation sessions specifically covering local laws, personal safety, and emergency response procedures.

Saint Marys University Application Statistics

Students
5991
Undergraduates
6003
Postgraduate
373
Faculty Strength
501
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Tuition Fees
$ 14750
Living Cost
$ 12650
Avg. GPA
2.6
Avg. IB
30
Avg. Percentage
80 %
Avg. SAT
1250
Avg. ACT
22
Avg. IELTS
6.5

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