Saint Mary's University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1446 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #391 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #40 of 101 | In Canada |
| #2 of 9 | In Nova Scotia |
| #2 of 5 | In Halifax |
| #558 of 2,954 | For Petrology and Geochemistry |
| Top50% | For 82 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Enrollment
- 7,281
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.smu.ca
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 70% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent; TOEFL test for foreign students |
| Academic Calendar | September to April (September - December; January-April). Also Summer Semesters |
| Enrollment | 7,281 |
We've calculated the 70% acceptance rate for Saint Mary's University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Saint Mary's University has published 7,751 scientific papers with 210,929 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Political Science, and Geology.
Saint Mary's University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 62 | 315 |
| 1994 | 57 | 345 |
| 1995 | 62 | 365 |
| 1996 | 75 | 496 |
| 1997 | 72 | 560 |
| 1998 | 88 | 818 |
| 1999 | 67 | 907 |
| 2000 | 93 | 1015 |
| 2001 | 96 | 1113 |
| 2002 | 125 | 1407 |
| 2003 | 148 | 1774 |
| 2004 | 155 | 2000 |
| 2005 | 189 | 2229 |
| 2006 | 182 | 2714 |
| 2007 | 190 | 3428 |
| 2008 | 241 | 3934 |
| 2009 | 236 | 4699 |
| 2010 | 252 | 5360 |
| 2011 | 276 | 6109 |
| 2012 | 245 | 7355 |
| 2013 | 260 | 8245 |
| 2014 | 274 | 8796 |
| 2015 | 261 | 9165 |
| 2016 | 280 | 9406 |
| 2017 | 327 | 10457 |
| 2018 | 306 | 11474 |
| 2019 | 336 | 12815 |
| 2020 | 328 | 14354 |
| 2021 | 386 | 15572 |
| 2022 | 389 | 15056 |
| 2023 | 464 | 16438 |
| 2024 | 316 | 16288 |
| 2025 | 184 | 14297 |
Tuition
| International studetns | Undergraduate: 1217.40-1379.40 per half credit (3 credit hours) course (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | Undergraduate: 539-701 per half credit (3 credit hours) course for Canadian students (though the Nova Scotia University Student Bursary reduces the cost) (CAD) |
Saint Mary's University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Saint Mary's University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Baccalauréat/Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Asian Studies, Astrophysics, Biology, Canadian Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Economics, Engineering, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Film, Finance, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, French, Gender Studies, Geography, Geology, German, History, Human Resources, Information Management, International Business, Irish, Linguistics, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Welfare, Sociology, Spanish, Women's Studies |
|---|---|
| Maîtrise/Master's Degree | Astronomy and Space Science, Business Administration, Canadian Studies, Computer Science, Criminology, Data Processing, Development Studies, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Geography, History, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Management, Native Language Education, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Psychology, Theology, Women's Studies |
| Doctorat/Doctoral Degree | Astronomy and Space Science, Business Administration, Development Studies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Natural Sciences |
Saint Mary's University alumni
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Tim Houston
- Enrolled in Saint Mary's University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Commerce
- Occupations
- accountantpolitician
- Biography
-
Timothy Jerome Houston is a Canadian politician who has served as the 30th premier of Nova Scotia since 2021, and leader of the Progressive Conservative Party (PC) since 2017. He was first elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2013 provincial election, and represents the electoral district of Pictou East. He was the leader of the opposition from 2018 to 2021.
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John William Ashe
- Occupations
- diplomatpolitician
- Biography
-
John William Ashe was an Antiguan diplomat and politician. He was the President of the United Nations General Assembly at its 68th session, which ran September 2013 to September 2014. He was also President of the UNICEF Executive Board in 2012. He served as Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York City of Antigua and Barbuda between 1995 and 2004.
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Linden MacIntyre
- Occupations
- journalistnovelist
- Biography
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Linden Joseph MacIntyre is a Canadian journalist, broadcaster and novelist. He has won ten Gemini Awards, an International Emmy and numerous other awards for writing and journalistic excellence, including the 2009 Scotiabank Giller Prize for his 2009 novel, The Bishop's Man. Well known for many years for his stories on CBC's The Fifth Estate, in 2014 he announced his retirement from the show at age 71. His final story, broadcast on November 21, 2014, was "The Interrogation Room" about police ethics and improper interrogation room tactics.
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Joey Haywood
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Joel "Joey" Haywood is a Canadian-born Trinidad and Tobago former professional basketball player who was a member of the Trinidad and Tobago national team. Due to his reputation as a streetball player and his ball-handling expertise, he is often nicknamed "The King Handles".
Saint Mary's University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts | Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Asian Studies, Business Administration, Canadian Studies, Chinese, Classical Languages, Criminology, Development Studies, Economics, English, Film, French, Gender Studies, Geography, German, Greek (Classical), Hispanic American Studies, History, Irish, Japanese, Latin, Linguistics, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Theology, Women's Studies |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Education | Education, Foreign Languages Education, Linguistics, Mathematics Education, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Science | Applied Physics, Astronomy and Space Science, Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Geography, Geology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Physics, Psychology |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Information Sciences, Information Technology, International Business, Labour and Industrial Relations, Management, Marketing |
General information
| Alternative names | SMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1802 |
| Accreditation | Nova Scotia Department of Advanced Education |
| Motto | One University. One World. Yours |
| Colors | maroon, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | 923 Robie Street Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3C3 Canada |
|---|---|
| City population | 440,000 |