Sackville, NB, Canada
Canada's most-decorated small primarily-undergraduate university, built around fine arts and sciences for under 3,000 students.
Mount Allison has topped Maclean's ranking of Canada's primarily undergraduate universities more often than any other institution, anchored by a fine-arts programme built around the historic Owens Art Gallery and a sciences reputation that punches well above its size. With under 3,000 total students, it offers a genuinely intimate undergraduate experience with real academic depth, plus a well-regarded commerce programme delivered in small classes. Sackville, New Brunswick, is a small town near the Nova Scotia border with living costs among the lowest of any university town in this guide, and the compact, historic campus anchors nearly all student social life on-site.
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AAB (A Level) · IB 32
High tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.
<CA$25,000/yr
low tier for Canada — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.
English
campus campus, Sackville, NB
Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Mount A's financial aid office.
Many Canadian universities offer automatic entrance scholarships for international students based on high-school grades — often no separate application needed beyond the standard admission application.
Coverage ranges from a one-off award to full tuition for the most competitive automatic scholarships — check each university's international scholarships page for exact criteria.
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Fine Arts
⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years
Typical entry: Portfolio / audition
Chemistry
⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years
Typical entry: Requires two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths
Commerce
⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years
Psychology
⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years
Typical entry: A science or Mathematics recommended
Environmental Science
⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years
Typical entry: Requires two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths
Durations are typical for Canada — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.
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IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)
TOEFL: 80–90 iBT
Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
A deeper walkthrough of applying to Mount A for international IGCSE / A Level / IB students.
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Build my Canada shortlist →Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Mount A as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.
As a typical benchmark for international entry, Mount A expects around AAB at A Level or 32 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Mount A's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Mount A's own admissions page before applying.
International tuition at Mount A typically falls in the
Mount A follows Canada's typical intake calendar: September (Fall), January (Winter, some programmes), with applications generally due rolling from october, with most competitive programmes closing mid-january. High-demand programmes (e.g. UofT Engineering, UBC) fill up fast — apply as soon as the portal opens for the best chance. Always verify the exact date on Mount A's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.
Canada universities, including Mount A, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
Canada's most-decorated small primarily-undergraduate university, built around fine arts and sciences for under 3,000 students. Mount Allison has topped Maclean's ranking of Canada's primarily undergraduate universities more often than any other institution, anchored by a fine-arts programme built around the historic Owens Art Gallery and a sciences reputation that punches well above its size. With under 3,000 total students, it offers a genuinely intimate undergraduate experience with real academic depth, plus a well-regarded commerce programme delivered in small classes. Sackville, New Brunswick, is a small town near the Nova Scotia border with living costs among the lowest of any university town in this guide, and the compact, historic campus anchors nearly all student social life on-site.
Yes — Mount A accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Canada University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Mount A and every other Canada university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.
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