Intensive
English Language Programs Canada
Saint Mary's University Canada
Saint Mary's University is ranked # 1 in
Canada by MacLean's Magazine for the highest percentage of international
students in the first year class.
International students from 94 countries
are currently studying in our undergraduate, graduate and intensive English
language programs. We recognize the valuable contributions international
students make to our campus and to our community. Therefore, we offer a full
range of services to help ensure that your stay with us is rewarding.
Founded in 1802, Saint Mary's University is
situated within one city block in the picturesque south end of Halifax, the
bustling portside capital of Nova Scotia. Halifax has theatres, museums, spas
and shopping. It is a pub and club city with more than 70 vibrant
establishments. Live music is easy to find on almost any given night. Walk
down streets and taste history as you explore the Halifax Citadel, the Maritime
Museum of the Atlantic and Pier 21 National Historic Site. Dish up a culinary
adventure, the city serves up a wonderfully eclectic mix of eateries and don't
forget the seafood, it's a speciality. Halifax, Nova Scotia, is Atlantic
Canada's leading educational, business, and cultural centre.
There are approximately 8, 800 full-time and
part-time students in attendance at Saint Mary's University. With a population
of more than 1300 international students, Saint Mary's has a distinctly
international flavour with students from 94 countries.
Saint Mary's University is home to one of
Canada's leading accredited business schools (AACSB) offering Bachelor's,
Master's, and Doctoral programs, has a Science Faculty widely known for its
cutting-edge research, a comprehensive and innovative Arts Faculty,
Pre-Professional and Engineering programs, and a Faculty of Graduate Studies and
Research.
Saint Mary's offers many unique programs
including Forensic Science, Environmental Studies, International Development
Studies, Asian Studies, and Criminology.
Top 10 reasons to choose Saint Mary's
University
Ranked # 2 in Canada for Faculty with the most
PhDs
3.8million (CDN) available in Scholarships, Bursaries and Student Mobility Awards
Student to faculty ratio of 21: 1
Arts, Commerce, Science Degrees
Internationally Accredited Business School (AACSB)
Engineering and Pre-Professional Programs
Cooperative Education in Science, Commerce
and Psychology
3 million (CDN) available for student
employment on campus
16 Graduate Programs including, MBA,
International Development Studies, PhDs in Business, Astronomy and
Psychology
Internationally Accredited English Language
Centre
More than 3 million (CAD) available for student employment on
campus
International students can now work off campus
Requirements for International
Students:
To be considered for Saint Mary's undergraduate
programs, students must have completed high school with an average (in 5
subjects) of 65 percent and no mark below 60 percent. Required subjects include
English for all programs and other faculty-specific requirements.
Saint Mary's University offers conditional
acceptance to international students who satisfy the academic requirements for
admission.
Students who successfully complete the highest
level of EAP (Level six) at the Saint Mary's University Teaching English as a
Second Language (TESL) Centre may be admitted to undergraduate programs without
a standardized language examination.
Students whose first language is not English
and who have not attended an English language secondary school must provide
official results from one of the standardized tests below:
I.
A minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL) (minimum computerized TOEFL score 213), minimum
internet based score 80.
II.
An aggregate grade of C or higher on the Cambridge
First Certificate in English.
III.
A minimum score of 80 on the Michigan Examination (MELAB).
IV.
An Average of 4.5 on the CanTest administered by Saint
Mary's University.
V.
A minimum score of 6.5 on the International English
Language Testing System (IELTS).
VI.
A minimum score of 60 on the Canadian Academic English
Language (CAEL) assessment.
VII.
By successfully completing the highest level of
English for Academic Purposes (Level Six) at the TESL Centre.
Students applying to undergraduate programs
must submit an application form, CDN $ 40.00 application fee, official
transcript of grades, appropriate test results, and English proficiency scores,
if applicable. Applications can be found on the University's web site at
www.smu.ca .
The application deadline for Saint Mary's
University for Canadian applicants is July 1 for September admission and
November 1 for January admission.
The application deadline for international
applications is April 1 for September admission and August 1 for January
admission. Late applications are considered on an individual basis.
Note: The residences are extremely popular
and the demand always exceeds the beds available. The residences usually fill
up 6 to 8 months in advance of September. The application fee for residence is
CDN $ 25.00.
Note:
Most students submit applications for admission and residence by
January/February.
Applications received after March 15th
will be considered for scholarships as resources permit.
Transfer Students Students who have been
enrolled in an academic program at another university should follow the regular
procedure for admission to Saint Mary's University through the Admissions
Office. In order to be considered admissible, transfer students are normally
required to have achieved a minimum average of C.
You can experience four distinct seasons
in Halifax. Colourful autumns, mild winters, warm springs and temperate summers
make the city enjoyable any time of year.
Halifax is very accessible from major
centres only a few hours by plane from Toronto, Boston and New York.
Contact:
Student Recruitment Office
Tel:
(902) 496-8280
Email:
international@smu.ca
Saint Mary's University
923 Robie Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3H 3C3
Canada
Program Information
Tel: (902) 496-8280
Email: international@smu.ca
Undergraduate Admissions Application
Web:
Admissions Page
Tel: (902) 420-5415
Email: admissions@smu.ca
International Undergraduate Application Status
Tel: (902) 420-5415
Email: admissions@smu.ca
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