Saint Mary's University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1554 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #420 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #44 of 101 | In Canada |
| #4 of 9 | In Nova Scotia |
| #2 of 5 | In Halifax |
| #497 of 1,139 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 80 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 6,728 scientific papers with 154,470 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 55 | 252 |
| 1992 | 70 | 255 |
| 1993 | 58 | 266 |
| 1994 | 52 | 291 |
| 1995 | 57 | 308 |
| 1996 | 66 | 422 |
| 1997 | 67 | 451 |
| 1998 | 85 | 629 |
| 1999 | 67 | 693 |
| 2000 | 88 | 783 |
| 2001 | 90 | 896 |
| 2002 | 109 | 1134 |
| 2003 | 135 | 1386 |
| 2004 | 139 | 1615 |
| 2005 | 177 | 1813 |
| 2006 | 178 | 2211 |
| 2007 | 177 | 2829 |
| 2008 | 224 | 3212 |
| 2009 | 235 | 3848 |
| 2010 | 241 | 4618 |
| 2011 | 249 | 5281 |
| 2012 | 253 | 6286 |
| 2013 | 245 | 7285 |
| 2014 | 260 | 7722 |
| 2015 | 239 | 8039 |
| 2016 | 261 | 8299 |
| 2017 | 281 | 8758 |
| 2018 | 274 | 9641 |
| 2019 | 312 | 10812 |
| 2020 | 283 | 11762 |
| 2021 | 351 | 12536 |
| 2022 | 364 | 12724 |
| 2023 | 384 | 13110 |
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 |
Notable alumni
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John William Ashe
- Occupations
- politiciandiplomat
- 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 of Antigua and Barbuda between 1995 and 2004.
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Linden MacIntyre
- Occupations
- novelistjournalist
- Biography
-
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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Stephen Hart
- Occupations
- association football managerassociation football player
- Biography
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Stephen Simon Hart is a Trinidadian football manager and former player.
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Chris Spearman
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Chris Spearman is a Canadian politician, who was elected mayor of Lethbridge, Alberta in the 2013 municipal election on October 21, 2013. He was re-elected in the 2017 municipal election on October 16, 2017 with 74% of the popular vote.
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Steven Laffoley
- Occupations
- educator
- Biography
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Steven Laffoley is a Canadia author of creative nonfiction and fiction and educator.
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Ronald Wallace
- Occupations
- politicianbusinessperson
- Biography
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Ronald Wallace, was a Canadian politician and optometrist. Wallace is the longest-serving mayor of the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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Louise Edwards
- Years
- 1978-.. (age 46)
- Enrolled in Saint Mary's University
- In 2003 graduated with Master of Science
- Occupations
- astronomerastrophysicist
- Biography
-
Louise Olivia Violet Edwards is a Canadian astronomer and associate professor of physics at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), and is one of the first Black Canadians to receive a PhD in astronomy. In 2002, she was pictured on a Canadian stamp.
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Matt Robinson
- Occupations
- poet
- Biography
-
Matt Robinson is a Canadian poet born in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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 |