Saint Mary's University

SMU has rolling admissions as it is open for admission all year with intakes in every semester, i.e. Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. 

Course-specific deadlines vary and can change each academic year. We encourage you to check the university website for the exact deadlines.

International students who are accepted by Saint Mary’s University for undergraduate courses with an admission average of 85% or higher are automatically considered for Renewable Entrance Scholarships. To get this scholarship, international students must apply and be admitted to the university by Mar 1. Scholarships may be rewarded even after Mar 1 if funds permit.

Saint Mary’s University offers 10 such scholarships valued at CAD 50,000 over 4 years awarded annually. The scholarship is for students applying for Bachelor of commerce programs. International students must upload a 750-word essay based, a resume including information about academic and extracurricular activities, and must provide a letter of recommendation from their high school principal or teacher. 

Saint Mary’s University offers a number of programs to international students. International students can apply to programs and courses offered by the university through their online admission application portal. Before applying, international students should check the admission deadlines and course-specific & general admission requirements.

International students seeking admission to Saint Mary's University should apply within the deadline. If an applicant misses the latest admission deadline then their application will be automatically accepted in the next admission intake. Here we have provided the admission deadline for international students.

Saint Mary’s University does not officially publish data on the acceptance rate. However, as per EduRank, Saint Mary’s acceptance rate is 86%. With an acceptance rate of 86%, it is relatively easier for international students to get into the university. The university is comparatively competitive for admission. The data on the acceptance rate mentioned above is from an unofficial source, therefore, it is subject to change.

Programs and courses offered by Saint Mary’s University are accredited and recognised by the relevant and top accrediting agencies. The university is accredited by the following top accreditation agencies:
•    EQUIS
•    Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business (AACSB)
•    Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)
•    Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) Canada
•    Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
•    CMC Canada

Saint Mary’s University is primarily Canada’s top undergraduate university. The university is known for its collaborations, entrepreneurship, and research. Saint Mary’s University in Nova Scotia, Canada is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The university has been imparting a quality of education for the last 200 years. It is one of the finest public universities in Nova Scotia.

Saint Mary’s University offers a number of undergraduate and graduate programs at degree, Diploma and certificate levels. The university offers top-rated courses in areas such as Arts, Science, Business and Education. Saint Mary’s University is known for its nationally leading programs in business and chemistry.