Study Abroad

International students are allowed to work on campus while studying at the university. Students can work full-time during spring and summer programs. However, during fall and winter programs, students can work part-time only, i.e., a maximum of 12 hours per week. The average hourly pay of on-campus employment is CAD 14 per hour and a 4% vacation pay. The wages are 100%, subsidized by the Financial Aid Bursary budget at MSVU.

Fall and Winter Program (Part-Time): Students can only work part-time for a maximum of 12 hours a week.  They can apply for on-campus jobs during September. The on-campus employment starts from late September to late March.

Spring and Summer Program (Full-time): Students can work full-time during spring and summer programs up to a maximum of 35 hours a week. The on-campus employment starts between May and August.

Off-Campus Employment: Students can work off-campus if they are registered as full-time students at the university and have a valid study permit and Social Insurance Number (SIN). There is no limit on work hours while working off-campus during vacations. However, during the semester, students can work for a maximum of 20 hours per week, i.e., between September and April.

Every year, MSVU invests CAD 3+ million in scholarships and bursaries for all students. Domestic or international high school students are guaranteed scholarship if they have average of 80% or higher and if they apply by Mar 1, 2026. Students are not required to fill any separate form for entrance scholarships as they are automatically considered for this award if they have required scores.

Other than this, Financial Aid Office help students with bursary applications and budgeting. University administers 3 types of bursaries at MSVU — Entrance, In-Course and Student Works. Eligible students will get entrance bursary application with their acceptance package. Difference between scholarships and bursaries is that scholarship is merit based award and bursary is awarded to students with financial needs.

UG students can also avail of these awards-

• Diamond Jubilee Entrance Scholarship- This scholarship is offered to UG students based on high school scores and records. Amount of scholarship varies based on good academics.

·         In-Course Scholarships: This scholarship is offered to students based on coursework at the university. Students are nominated by the faculty members and are required to have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 for this scholarship.

Graduate Student Scholarships: International students are eligible for graduate scholarships, such as:

·         Entrance Scholarships: Students are automatically considered for entrance scholarships based on their merit and academic scores in high school or previous studies. Students are required to submit an additional application for the scholarship. The scholarships include Nova Scotia Research and Innovation Graduate Scholarships, Harvella Endowed Scholarship, Graduate Women's Studies Scholarship, and Graduate Entrance Scholarship.

·         BMO Financial Group Endowed Graduate Scholarship: This scholarship is offered to international students enrolled in the Master of Science, Master of Arts, and Research programs at the university. The scholarship amount varies based on a student's academic excellence and previous study scores.

Visa is a requirement at MSVU as it is situated in Canada which requires a student visa to study as an Indian student.  The students have to visit the Canadian Embassy for visa Interview with the required documents and filled forms.

After getting the admission confirmation from the Mount Saint Vincent University, the students must arrange all these documents with the VISA fee:

·         Passport

·         Official documents transcripts

·         Provide a provincial attestation letter (PAL) from Ontario's provincial government

·         English Language Proficiency Proofs

·         Proof of Funds certificate

·         Support letter issued by the bank in case of a loan

The VISA application fee for Canada, is CAD 150 (INR 9,114) which is non-refundable in case of a rejection.

Make sure to gather the required documents sucvh as LORs, SOP, Official transcripts of academic credentials, English test scores, SAT, ACT, GMAT or GRE score, Bank support letter in case of a loan before you apply to the University.

Here are the steps to complete you online application process:

Step 1-Choose a program: International students have to choose a programme among various bachelor's, diploma, and certificate programs and the eligibility criteria.

Step 2- Fill out the application form: Now go to the official website, and navigate through the common app to apply for the programme and fill out the required details like academic history, essay, standardized test score, English language score, and more.

Step 3-Pay application fee: Students must pay the application fee of CAD 40 (INR 2,410) for UG programs and CAD 50 (INR 3,012) for PG programs.

Step 4-Wait for a response: The Mount Saint Vincent University will review the application and within a few weeks they will provide an offer letter to join the program. Generally, it takes 4 to 6 weeks for the Mount Saint Vincent University admission department to respond.

Step 5-Pay tuition fees: To get enrolled in the first semester, international students have to pay tuition fees according to the course.

(CAD 1 = INR 60.35)

According to an unofficial site, the Mount Saint Vincent University acceptance rate stands at 75%, making it a moderately easy university to get into. Although, students can get admission here by meeting the following admission requirements:

Undergraduate Admissions

Students are required to have a high school certificate or Diploma with an average of 70% in any five best academic subjects during the final year of study and at least 65% in core English subjects or any first language. Indian applicants must have received grades of A, B, or C in their Grade 11 and 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Apart from this, any one of these English exam scores is required as proof of English language proficiency: IELTS/PTE/Duo lingo

Graduate Admissions

Students are required to have a four-year bachelor's degree in the relevant field of study from a recognized university or institution with a B average or a GPA of 3.0. English proficiency can be shown by submitting any one of these scores: IELTS with no ban below 6.0 and a score of 86 or higher is required in TOEFL.