Acadia University: A Non-Profit University in Nova Scotia

Acadia University

Acadia University is a non-profit university located in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, officially recognized by the Department of Labour and Advanced Education, Nova Scotia.

About Acadia University

  • Name: Acadia University
  • Acronym: AU
  • Founded: 1838
  • Motto: In pulvere vinces (In dust, you conquer)
  • Colors: Garnet and Blue

Academics

Acadia University offers undergraduate and graduate programs, including:

Faculties and Departments

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Business and Social Sciences
  • Languages and Cultural Studies
  • Medicine and Health
  • Engineering
  • Science and Technology

Programs Offered

  • Diploma
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Admission

  • Admission Rate: 60-70%
  • International students can apply for enrollment

Tuition Fees

  • Local citizens of Canada: $5,000 to $7,500 per year (not including other expenses)
  • International students: $12,500 to $15,000 per year (not including other expenses)

Supported Facilities and Services

  • Library
  • Sport Facilities
  • Scholarships
  • Study Abroad and Exchange Programs
  • Distance Learning and Online Courses

Contact Details

  • Address: 15 University Ave, Wolfville, B4P 2R6 Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Phone: +1 (902) 542 1016
  • Fax: +1 (902) 585 1092

Associations

  • Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
  • Maple League of Universities
  • Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate (CUSID)
  • Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)
  • Canadian University Press (CUP)

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