Question 1

Is there any scholarship available for international students at Acadia University?

Accepted Answer

Several funding opportunities are available to students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Acadia University spends about CAD four million annually on scholarships and bursaries for its students. Several external scholarship schemes are also available for international students.Undergraduate ScholarshipsGraduate ScholarshipsEntrance ScholarshipsUG applicants are automatically considered for this award.If the university finds a student worthy, they contact the applicants, and the amount is awarded.Research Nova Scotia (RNS) Scholars AwardsThis scholarship is granted to extraordinary students pursuing health research at Nova Scotia Universities.The award (a sum of money) is given to students enrolled in postgraduate or doctoral programs.The Arthur Irving Academy Scholarships in Environmental StudiesThis scholarship is awarded to outstanding students who excel in their studies.The recipient receives an amount of CAD 1,500 for four years.Applicants must have at least a 90% average score to be eligible.Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship PlanThis scholarship is open to Commonwealth nations&rsquo; students aspiring to study in Canada.The award is granted for a period of two years.A candidate must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised university.The award covers the living, education, and travel expenses of the recipient.Scholarship Eligibility Criteria for Indian StudentsFor Indian students to be eligible for an internal scholarship from Acadia University, the student must have secured at least 55% in the past coursework, while a score of 60% is a must to meet the eligibility criteria for external funding.

Question 2

How many Indian/international students are studying at the Acadia University?

Accepted Answer

Acadia University is a highly diverse university that provides a vibrant learning environment and promotes quality education with cultural inclusion. Students from all parts of the world come to Acadia to pursue their dreams. At present, of the total 3,765 enrolled students, a substantial number is of international students representing 50 different countries. At the undergraduate level, it enrolled 3,574 students in 2023, out of which 11% were international students.

Question 3

Where is the campus of Acadia University located?

Accepted Answer

Nestled in Annapolis Valley of Wolfville, the 250-acre campus of the university features world-class academic, administrative, recreational, and housing facilities. Some of the features of the campus are given as follows:The university library holds an extensive and unique collection of print, digital, and multimedia resources. It offers group and individual study spaces along with facilities like scanning, photocopying, and printing.Athletic facilities on the campus include a swimming pool, dance studio, fitness center, sports therapy clinic, One gymnasium, squash and racquetball courts, walking tracks, and tennis courts.Over 1500 students stay in 12 on-site residences offering options like high-rise, heritage, basic double rooms, and deluxe suites equipped with modern amenities. Facilities offered to students include local phone service, high-speed Internet, housekeeping, and in-house laundry. Other on-campus facilities include a convenience store, medical center, student lounge, and food outlets.

Question 4

How is the campus life at Acadia University?

Accepted Answer

The student’s life at Acadia University is comfortable, safe, and secure. International students get a traditional campus that includes classrooms, a library, a hostel, etc.

Question 5

Does Acadia University offer full scholarships to international students?

Accepted Answer

Acadia University offers a range of scholarships and awards to international students and some of these are given as follows:The Harrison McCain Scholar-BursariesThe Spicer-Hennessey Scholar Bursary Chancellor's ScholarshipBoard of Governor's ScholarshipPresident's ScholarshipInternational Baccalaureate ScholarshipThe initial entrance scholarships offered at the university mostly range between CAD 4,500 to CAD 10,000 per year and can be renewed each year based on the student's academic performance.

Question 6

Do international students get scholarships at Acadia?

Accepted Answer

Every year, Acadia distributes over $5 million in awards and scholarships to help international students. This university support students at every step. Students get Acadia University scholarships based on their merit.

Question 7

What is the tuition fees for international students at Acadia University?

Accepted Answer

The first-year tuition fees for international students at Acadia University is given as follows:Courses1st Year Tuition FeesBSc (16 courses)INR 11 L - INR 13 LMA (13 courses)INR 11 L - INR 13 LMA (3 courses)INR 8 L - INR 11 LUG (8 courses)INR 11 L - INR 13 LBA (10 courses)INR 11 L - INR 12 LUG certificate (1 course)INR 11 LMS (3 courses)INR 8 L - INR 9 LLLB (1 course)INR 11 L

Question 8

What are the admission requirements for Acadia University?

Accepted Answer

All applications need to be supported by official copies of all high school or college transcripts and other records of academic work. The transcripts should be certified by the school/college/institution and should either be sent to Acadia directly or sealed in an envelope and given to the student to send. Certified transcripts acceptable to Acadia will be used as a basis of admission. English proficiency report and other standardized exam score reports also need to be attached with the application form. Other documents required for application will depend on the programme and course, which usually include:Reference letters (LORs)EssayResumeLetter of IntentCopy of passportFinancial statementsPortfolios, written, audio, or video sample

Question 9

What are the eligibility requirements for Acadia University?

Accepted Answer

The admission criteria for international students in any programs differs depending on their country&rsquo;s educational system. Thus, each international application is reviewed and processed individually.Undergraduate AdmissionsFor Indian aspirants, a student must have a higher secondary certificate or Grade 12 certificate with a minimum of 60% from a recognised board. Apart from this, any one of these English proficiency exams scores are accepted:English Exams AcceptedMinimum Score RequiredTOEFL iBT90 with no subtest score below 20IELTS6.5 with no subtest score below 6.0Cambridge Academic61 with no subtest score below 60Cambridge (CAE)Pass A, B, or C - 180 or above (no subtest score below 173)Graduate AdmissionsStudents applying for a graduate-level programme at the university must hold a four-year bachelor&rsquo;s degree or an honors degree from a recognised university. It is mandatory for students to have scored at least 70% or 60 credit hours in the past two years of study. However, certain programs have additional requirements along with the basic eligibility criteria. Hence, students are advised to refer to the official website of the university. Indian aspirants need a minimum of 2.67/4.0 GPA or 70% marks in their field of study in the last two undergraduate years. Any one of these exams scores will be accepted:English Exams AcceptedMinimum Score RequiredTOEFL iBT93 with no subtest score below 20IELTS6.5 overall, with no subtest score below 6.0PTE Academic61 with no subtest score below 60

Question 10

Which are the popular programs available at Acadia University?

Accepted Answer

Acadia University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, online courses, and other certification programs in different specializations. BBA, MA, MSc, B.Tech. etc. are some of the popular courses preferred by foreign students.

Question 11

Is Acadia University good for a BBA?

Accepted Answer

Acadia University offers the Bachelor of Business Administration that includes the understanding of business fundamentals and the opportunity to pursue their career in the chosen area. The BBA course at the university are given as follows:The first year of the course includes of introductory level areas such as economics, statistics, communications, math, accounting and business. The course also provides the students with the tools and background knowledge that are required.The second year includes 8 required business courses that represents the major functional disciplines and CORE provides the students with understanding of the financial, marketing, and human realities of business. During the 3rd and 4th year of the course, students will focus on the required part of the programme where they can choose between business and non-business electives according to their choice of interest.

Name	Profession	Photograph
Joanne M. Kelly	Canadian Actress
Peter Gordon MacKay	Canadian Lawyer
Alexandra Fuller	British-Rhodesian author
Edward Charles Kennedy Stewart	Canadian academic administrator and politician
Heather Elaine Rankin	Canadian singer, songwriter and actor
Roger Frank Tomlinson	English-Canadian geographer

Acadia University

Alumni at Acadia University

Similar universities in Canada

Talk to a study abroad counsellor

Talk to a study abroad counsellor