Saint Francis Xavier University

Established in 1853, St. Francis Xavier University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia.

Officially recognized by the Department of Labour and Advanced Education of Nova Scotia, St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion.

St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

StFX also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

General Admission Requirements

For high school students, the minimum requirements include an overall average of 70% in Grade 12, with no marks below 65% in each of the required subjects. Admissions to limited enrolment programs are competitive, thus, minimum grade requirements are subject to change. For detailed high school requirements, please see the following: