Saint Marys University

History

Saint Mary’s started as a boy’s school in 1802 and received degree-granting status by the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in 1841. The university’s Windsor Street campus boasts of having one of Canada’s first faculties of commerce. The university became a public institution in 1970. 

Education

 Saint Mary’s University is one of the leading undergraduate institutions in Canada, known for its emphasis on research, fostering a spirit of entrepreneurship, and global collaborations. There are acclaimed programs available in disciplines such as Science, Arts, Business, and more. There are 7,000 students on the university rolls at present, and the campus has several iconic buildings in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The university is situated at Mi’mka’ki, or the unceded and ancestral zone of the Mi’kmaq. Some of its leading faculties include Arts, Business, Education, and Science.  

USPs 

As per reports, Saint Mary’s University in Canada’s acceptance rate stands at 60-70%. The institution is known for encouraging entrepreneurship amongst its students, with several initiatives geared towards the same. It is also known for its plethora of career solutions, enabling a better link between students and potential employers while offering preparatory services to help them equip themselves for the job search process. 

Notable Alumni

 Some of the famous alumni include: 

1. Rania Llewellyn, Senior Vice-President, Commercial Banking and Growth Strategy, Scotiabank

2. Robert P. Kelly, former-CEO, Bank of New York Mellon

3. James Curleigh, President of Levis

4. Irwin Simon, CEO & President, Hain Celestial Group

5. Dan LeBlanc, President & CEO, SportsDirect Inc 

Address

923 Robie St, Halifax, NS B3H 3C3, Canada.  

Public/Private status 

Saint Mary’s University is a public institution.  

Saint Mary’s University Ranking 

Saint Mary’s University is ranked at 1,611 (world rank) in the list released by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) 2019-20. The national rank is 38, and the alumni employment rank is 1026.  

Top Offered Courses  

Some of the popular courses at the University include Asian studies, anthropology, criminology, Atlantic Canada studies, classics, environmental studies, entrepreneurship, and English.  

The Saint Mary’s University fees stand at $1,966 (Arts), $2,118 (Science and Engineering), and $2,181 (Commerce), respectively. It works out to roughly INR 1.48 lakh, INR 1.59 lakh, and INR 1.64 lakh.  

Required Exams 

Some examinations find their way into the list of Saint Mary’s University requirements. They include the following: 

1. IELTS Academic- 6.5 with a per-band score of at least 6.0 as a minimum

2. Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency- Minimum 176 with individual scores of at least 169

3. TOEFL iBT- Minimum score of 80, with each band score being at least 20

4. PTE- Minimum score of 58 or more

5. CAEL- Minimum score of 60 with individual scores of at least 50

6. Duolingo English Test- Minimum score of 120 or more.  

Admission Requirements 

There are many requirements for Saint Mary’s University admissions, including the following: 

 1. CBSE Curriculum is applicable- Students may apply with second-division and more (results) in Classes XI and XI and predicted-Class XII results or if they are already available

2. English is required in Class XII for Bachelor of Arts and four other academic subjects

3. English and Mathematics are required for Bachelor of Commerce along with three other academic subjects

4. English and Mathematics are required for Bachelor of Science, along with two academic subjects and one science from Chemistry, Biology, or Physics

5. English Language Proficiency proof via test scores  

Available Scholarships at Saint Mary’s University 

1. Academic Achievement Scholarship

It offers scholarships to students getting GPAs of 3.67 or more in at least 24 credit hours between September and April. This also applies to varied criteria for transfer and returning students. The awards range between $1,000-7,000 (INR 75,000-5,25,000). 

2. Accounting Achievement Award

It is for students studying accounting who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance and commitment towards the Sobey School of Business mission. Funding of $1,000 (INR 75,000) is given to students with accounting majors, completion of 90 credit hours, and GPA of at least 3.3. The Nicola Young Financial Accounting Award is also a part of this scholarship. 

3. David G. Smith Memorial Award

It is given to undergraduate or graduate students studying either part-time or full-time, who have contributed to lowering the stigma linked to mental illness. 

4. Financial Need-Based Bursary

An amount of $700-750 (INR 52,550-56,300 approximately) is given to those in need of funding and with financial needs. The minimum GPA should be 1.70. 

About Placements 

The university has its Career and Experiential Learning division at the Student Center, offering students and the latest alumni the opportunity to plan out their careers get proper guidance and professional career counseling. They get assistance with skill development for finding jobs, innovative opportunities, and connection building with recruiters and industries. Resume support and innovative co-operative education plans, community-based learning and experience, employer engagement initiatives, and more are available.

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