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St. Francis Xavier University

Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
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One of Canada’s oldest and most prestigious universities, St. Francis Xavier has consistently ranked the best undergraduate university in Canada.

The first university in Canada to have a formal Service Learning program, StFX values community development, social justice and global awareness. They are home to the internationally-recognized Coady International Institute, and students find leadership development opportunities here that they can apply in all aspects of their lives. Students who are committed to and embody these values thrive at StFX.

Their close-knit residence environment is at the heart of the StFX experience. Students live and learn together in a thriving academic environment. They have a wide variety of fascinating programs to choose from in the faculties of Arts, Science and Education, and within the Gerald Schwartz School of Business.

Their 45,000 worldwide alumni are a strong and engaged community, and provide a valuable network for graduating students.

At StFX, they are excited about where they are, and where they're headed. Today StFX is one of Canada’s very best universities; known for their exceptional academic programs, focus on leadership development and commitment to social justice and community development.

Founded in 1853, St. Francis Xavier has a long and proud tradition as one of Canada’s oldest universities. For almost 165 years, they have cultivated our strong and resilient spirit, dedication to intellectual rigour, and commitment to engaging students who aspire to be community-minded citizens of the world. Their motto Quaecumque Sunt Vera, or “Whatsoever Things are True” perfectly captures our values of integrity, dignity, truth, and respect for all.

75%
Acceptance Rate
11:1
Student:Teacher Ratio
Public
Institution Type
Jan, May, Sep
Intakes
Yes
SDS Eligible
Yes
PGWP Eligible
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Rankings
QS Ranking --
Times Higher Education --
ARWU --
Webometrics 1568
QS Ranking

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THE Ranking

THE (Times Higher Education) has been providing trusted performance data on universities for students and their families, academics, university leaders, governments and industry, since 2004. We create university rankings to assess university performance on the global stage and to provide a resource for readers to understand the different missions and successes of higher education institutions.

Shanghai Ranking

The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) was first published in June 2003 by the Center for World-Class Universities (CWCU), Graduate School of Education (formerly the Institute of Higher Education) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, and updated on an annual basis

Webometrics Ranking

The "Webometrics Ranking of World Universities" is an initiative of the Cybermetrics Lab, a research group belonging to the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), the largest public research body in Spain. CSIC is among the first basic research organizations in Europe. The CSIC consisted in 2006 of 126 centers and institutes distributed throughout Spain.

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Health
Medicine and Health Sciences   |   Main
Mode
Oncampus
Fees
CAD 19876
Duration
48 months
Type
Bachleors
Intakes
Jan, Sep
Climate and Environment
Sciences   |   Main
Mode
Oncampus
Fees
CAD 19300
Duration
48 months
Type
Bachleors
Intakes
Jan, Sep
Business Administration
Business & Management   |   Main
Mode
Oncampus
Fees
CAD 19876
Duration
48 months
Type
Bachleors
Intakes
Jan, Sep
Enterprise IT Management
Business & Management   |   Main
Mode
Oncampus
Fees
CAD 21657
Duration
24 months
Type
Postgraduate Diploma
Intakes
Jan, Sep
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Founding year 1853
Institution Type Public University
Scholarships available Yes
Application Fees CAD 0 - CAD 100
Tuition Fees CAD 4,500 - CAD 21,657
Intakes Jan, May, Sep
Webometrics Ranking 1568
DLI Number O19391556899
PGWP Eligibility Yes
Location Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
Acceptance Rate 75%
Male-Female Ratio 37:63
Student-Teacher Ratio 11:1
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