Founded in 1802, Saint Mary’s University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Halifax, Nova Scotia. 

Officially recognized by the Department of Labour and Advanced Education of Nova Scotia, Saint Mary’s University (SMU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. Saint Mary’s University (SMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 

This 218 years old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Canadian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.