St Francis Xavier University

This small university located in Antigonish, Nova Scotia (Northeast Canada) is ranked as the #1 university in Canada among primarily undergraduate universities by Maclean’s – one of the leading publications in Canada. St. Francis Xavier is home to more than 4,200 students who come from many parts of Canada and other countries. The university is well known for its quality programs in arts, science, business and information systems, but most students choose to go there because of its small campus atmosphere, small classes, one-on-one faculty-student interaction, community service and research opportunities. St. Francis Xavier offers approximately 33 academic programs ranging from Anthropology to Economics to Human Kinetics. Some of the most popular majors include Business, Information Systems, Nursing and Aquatic Resources.

Admission

Admission requirements generally include a high school diploma or its equivalent with courses in English, Mathematics, and other academic subjects. U.S. high school graduates must have completed 16 academic subjects including four English courses. International students whose native language is not English and who have not attended school in an English-speaking country must submit TOEFL scores (236 on the computer-based test and 580 on the paper-based test are required).

Tuition and General Fees

Canadian Students: $6,800 Canadian Dollars (CAD) / academic year (approximately $5,783 USD)

International Students: $13,289 CAD / academic year (approximately $11,300 USD)

Scholarships are available for Canadian and international students who possess excellent grades (85% or greater), a history of community work, leadership and dedication to others.