Bachelor's
CAD 500 - 2,500 (automatic)
Acadia University
Wolfville, Canada
"A small residential liberal-arts and science university in Nova Scotia"
At a Glance
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Ranking
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PSW VISA
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
About Acadia University
Acadia University was founded in 1838 as Queen's College and took the name Acadia in 1841. It is a public, mainly undergraduate university in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, in the Annapolis Valley, with about 4,500 students. Teaching is organised in the Faculties of Arts, Pure and Applied Science, Professional Studies and Acadia Divinity College (Theology). Classes are small and most first-year students live on the 250-acre campus. Acadia is a member of the Maple League of Universities and competes in U Sports (AUS).
Rankings & Recognition
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Acadia is not listed in the QS World University Rankings 2026 or 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
Universities Canada
Maple League of Universities
International Association of Universities
CBIE
U Sports (AUS)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Acadia University's global standing for that metric.
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Key Facts
1838
Founded
4,542
Total Students
4,024
Undergraduate
518
Postgraduate
250 acres, Wolfville NS
Campus
Popular Programs
Business Administration (BBA)
Biology
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Kinesiology
Psychology
Nutrition and Dietetics
Music
Application Details
Application Fee
CAD 40
Application Window
Opens 21 September
Scholarship Deadline
1 March 2027
India (Class 12)
Minimum 60% overall
Intakes
September, January
Proof of funds (2026)
CAD 23,448 + 1st-year tuition
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
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IELTS Academic
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6.5 |
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TOEFL iBT (new 1-6 scale)
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4.5 |
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PTE Academic
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61 |
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Duolingo English Test
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115 |
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CAEL
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70 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
65%
I-20 Processing
Study permit (LOA + PAL)
Post-Study Work
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
Green Card Pathway
Express Entry / PNP (PR)
Financials
Application Fee
CAD 40
Avg Scholarship
CAD 500 - 10,000 / year
Career Outcomes
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
Post-Study Work
20 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Faculties — 4 (incl. Divinity)
Full-time Faculty — 211 (2008 data)
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Notable Alumni
Charles Brenton Huggins (Nobel Prize, Medicine)
Peter MacKay (former Defence Minister)
K. C. Irving (industrialist)
Campus & Location
Acadia's single campus is in the small town of Wolfville in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley, about one hour by road from Halifax.
Campus Details
250-acre
campus in Wolfville NS
first-years
live in residence
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Residence from CAD 6
450; most rooms CAD 7
335-8
980 / year
Dining
Campus dining halls and food courts
Health & Wellness
Provincial or university health plan required
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Varsity sports
Career services
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
4,542
Undergraduate
89%
Postgraduate
11%
Cost Deep-Dive
UG Tuition + Fees (Intl)
CAD 28,467 / year
1-yr Master (Intl)
CAD 27,626 total fees
2-yr Master (Intl)
CAD 19,907 / year
Residence
CAD 6,450 - 8,980 / year
Meal Plan
From CAD 6,338 / year
Study permit + biometrics
CAD 150 + CAD 85
Intakes & Deadlines
Acadia takes undergraduates mainly in September, with January entry for many programmes. Applications open on 21 September and are reviewed on a rolling basis; apply by 1 March to be considered for entrance scholarships (results by mid-April).
Scholarships at Acadia University
6 scholarships available
Bachelor's
CAD 10,000 / year (95%+)
Chancellor's Scholarship
Bachelor's
CAD 8,000 / year (95%+)
Board of Governors Scholarship
Bachelor's
CAD 7,000 / year (95%+)
President's Scholarship
Bachelor's
CAD 4,000 / year (85%+)
Harrison Mc
by Cain Scholar-Bursary
Bachelor's
Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation Scholarship
CAD 20,000 / year (environment)
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
60%+ in Class 12, IELTS 6.5 / PTE 61 / Duolingo 115. 4-year honours degree; apply by 1 March for scholarships.
Postgraduate
Related 4-year bachelor's (~70%+), IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 4.5. MSc/MEd usually take 2 years.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT (new 1-6 scale)
PTE Academic
Duolingo English Test
CAEL
Required Documents
Valid passport
Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
PAL / TAL or CAQ
Class 10 and 12 marksheets
Bachelor degree and transcripts (PG)
IELTS / PTE / TOEFL score report
Proof of funds (GIC / bank / loan)
Statement of purpose
Tuition deposit receipt
Upfront medical exam
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick a programme and check its entry rules on acadiau.ca.
2
Apply online
Submit the online application, pay the fee and upload transcripts and test scores.
3
Get your offer (LOA)
Receive a Letter of Acceptance; accept it and pay the tuition deposit.
4
PAL / TAL
The school issues a Provincial Attestation Letter for your study permit.
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Study permit
Apply to IRCC online, give biometrics and wait for approval.
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Arrive & study
Enter Canada, register, work up to 24 hrs/week and plan for PGWP.
Campus & Location
Acadia's single campus is in the small town of Wolfville in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley, about one hour by road from Halifax.
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