Located in the heart of Halifax in Mi'kma'ki, on Canada’s East Coast, Saint Mary’s University is a modern, secular and metropolitan university, the second largest in Nova Scotia. Our campus is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air and is an easy walk to the lively city centre.
1802
Saint Mary's was founded in Halifax
#3
Top primarily undergraduate university, Maclean’s University Rankings 2024
5,991
Students (undergraduate and graduate)
4
Faculties: Arts, Science, Sobey School of Business, Graduate Studies & Research
Academics
- 57 undergraduate degree, diploma and certificate programs
- 31 graduate degree, diploma and certificate programs
- The average undergraduate class size is 35
- Almost 98% of our full-time professors have their PhD, which is more than any other university in the province
- Home to the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre
Academics
- 57 undergraduate degree, diploma and certificate programs
- 31 graduate degree, diploma and certificate programs
- The average undergraduate class size is 35
- Almost 98% of our full-time professors have their PhD, which is more than any other university in the province
- Home to the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre
Research and Innovation
- #1 primarily undergraduate research university in Atlantic Canada (Research Infosource Inc., 2023)
- $12.5M in external research funding
- Unique summer research program for undergraduate students
- Six Canada Research Chairs
- 8 Senate-approved research centres and institutes
Our Campus
- Convenient, walkable campus contained within one city block
- New, contemporary research and collaboration spaces on campus, including the Sobeys Inspiration Hub and Engineering Building
- Three residences (Vanier, Rice, Loyola) with 700 beds
- Home to the SMU Art Gallery, the Burke-Gaffney Observatory and North America’s tallest solar-integrated residence tower
Our Campus
- Convenient, walkable campus contained within one city block
- New, contemporary research and collaboration spaces on campus, including the Sobeys Inspiration Hub and Engineering Building
- Three residences (Vanier, Rice, Loyola) with 700 beds
- Home to the SMU Art Gallery, the Burke-Gaffney Observatory and North America’s tallest solar-integrated residence tower
Supportive Community
- $9.3M in philanthropic support from alumni and donors
- $15.7M available in scholarships, fellowships and bursaries
- 50+ active student societies and clubs
- Global community of students and alumni from 117 countries around the world
- Support for learning, accessibility, mental health and international, Black and Indigenous students
Environmental Sustainability
- Fair-trade, energy-efficient campus
- Sustainability-focused programs offered in the School of the Environment and Sobey School of Business
- Commitment to 40% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions met in 2022
Environmental Sustainability
- Fair-trade, energy-efficient campus
- Sustainability-focused programs offered in the School of the Environment and Sobey School of Business
- Commitment to 40% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions met in 2022
Athletics and Recreation
- 13 varsity teams plus student clubs and intramural sports
- Outdoor stadium, arena, courts and fitness facilities on campus
Athletics stats for the 2023-2024 academic year:
- A record-breaking number of 124 U SPORTS Academic All-Canadians
- 1 AUS Championship in women's basketball
- 12 AUS Major Award Winners
- 22 AUS All-Stars
We are in Halifax, a thriving city of 518,000 that offers vibrant city life, natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and fresh, salty air.
Source: Statistics Canada
Welcome to Halifax We are in Halifax, a thriving city of 518,000 that offers vibrant city life, natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and fresh, salty air.
Source: Statistics Canada
Welcome to Halifax*Quick Facts and enrolment data updated December 2024