The origin of Saint Mary’s University (SMU) dates back to the establishment of a boys’ school by the Reverend Edmund Burke at Glebe House in 1802. Nova Scotia House of Assembly gave it the degree-granting status in 1841. In 1952, an act of the Nova Scotia Legislature was passed to grant university status to the institution. The university turned into a public institution in 1970. It is counted amongst Canada’s oldest universities. All the academic courses offered by the institution are recognized and accredited by relevant professional bodies and organizations. Also, research-intensive university has a widespread global network.
Situated in the middle of Halifax in Nova Scotia, Canada, the 80-acre SMU campus features numerous iconic buildings and sprawling green spaces. It is equipped with first-rate infrastructure and a plethora of facilities. The campus houses spacious classrooms, a bookstore, hi-tech laboratories, Patrick Power Library and a huge parking area. It also offers great residential facilities with a number of amazing housing options to suit the needs of various students. Its well-built residence complex consists of three buildings, namely Loyola Residence, Edmund Rice Residence, and Vanier House. The campus provides students with great dining facilities. Apart from this, the campus also offers facilities for many athletic and recreational activities like dance, cheerleading, baseball, lacrosse, tennis, hockey and curling. It also houses a wellness center.
SMU offers numerous undergraduate, graduate, co-op education, diploma, certificate, online learning and extended learning programs in various fields like accounting, sciences, computer science, engineering, film studies, finance, business, mathematics, computer science, management, health, and psychology. It houses over 7,000 part-time and full-time students, 29% of whom are foreign students from 118 countries across the globe. On average, 40 students are in one class. SMU awards over 1,500 diplomas and degrees every year. It maintains partnerships with 40 educational institutions in 25 countries. The university provides excellent opportunities to participate in exchange programs in countries like China, Northern Ireland and the Gambia. Also, it houses 9 research chairs.
SMU has over 50,000 alumni worldwide including many notable names. Mayann Francis served as Nova Scotia’s 31st lieutenant governor. Alan Abraham served as Nova Scotia’s 27th lieutenant governor. Brian Ahern is a guitarist and record producer best known for winning the Lifetime Achievement Award for Producer at the Americana Music Association Awards. Steve Armitage is a well-known sports reporter who has covered many major sports events. John William Ashe served as the UN General Assembly’s president. Paul Hollingsworth is a sports reporter and works as a weekend anchor for CTV Atlantic. Andy Jones is a popular comedian. Robert P. Kelly used to be the CEO of The Bank of New York Mellon.
MSc in Computing & Data Analytics
- Duration - 16 Months
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 15.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Business Administration
- Duration - 16 Months
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : 550, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 24.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Finance
- Duration - 12 Months
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 26.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Technology Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Duration - 12-16 Months
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 7, TOEFL : 92
- Fees - INR 20.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.com with major in Management
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 12.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 33.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Entry Criteria
| Courses | Exams |
|---|---|
| MS - 1 Course | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above PTE - 58 & Above |
| MBA - 2 Courses | GMAT - 550 & Above GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5-7 |
| MIM - 2 Courses | IELTS - 6.5-7 TOEFL - 80-92 PTE - 58 & Above |
| Other Courses - 1 Course | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above PTE - 58 & Above |
Admission Requirement
| Documents | SOP - Not required LOR - Needed for few courses Essays - Needed for few courses CV - Needed for few courses Additional documents - Required |
|---|---|
| Application fees | CAD 40 - 110 |
| Type of deadline | Regular |
| Intake Season & Deadlines | Fall - 1ˢᵗ Apr 2020 - 1ˢᵗ Apr 2021 Spring - 15ᵗʰ Nov 2020 |
Approximate Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MS - 1 Course | 16 Months | INR 15.3L CAD 26,568 |
| MBA - 2 Courses | 16 - 24 Months | INR 24.3L - 33.5L CAD 42,000 - 58,000 |
| MIM - 2 Courses | 1 - 1.3 Years | INR 20.8L - 26.8L CAD 36,000 - 46,500 |
| Other Courses - 1 Course | 4 Years | INR 12.2L CAD 21,150 |
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