Halifax, NS, Canada
A smaller Halifax university with a long-established international student community and a standout astronomy research niche.
Saint Mary's is a compact south-end Halifax institution with an unusually large, long-established international student community relative to its size, giving it a genuinely welcoming culture for students arriving from abroad. Its Sobey School of Business holds international accreditation, and its astronomy and astrophysics department punches well above its weight for a university this size. Saint Mary's sits close to Dalhousie and typically prices below it for comparable programmes, sharing Halifax's living costs, which sit below Toronto's or Vancouver's. It's a solid option for students who want Halifax city access without Dalhousie's larger scale or fee level.
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BBB (A Level) · IB 26
Solid 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, Halifax, NS
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 Saint Mary's University'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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Business (Sobey)
⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years
Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended
Astronomy and Astrophysics
⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years
Typical entry: Requires two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths
Psychology
⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years
Typical entry: A science or Mathematics recommended
Geography
⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years
Criminology
⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years
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 Saint Mary's University for international IGCSE / A Level / IB students.
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Build my Canada shortlist →Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Saint Mary's University as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.
As a typical benchmark for international entry, Saint Mary's University expects around BBB at A Level or 26 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Saint Mary's University'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 Saint Mary's University's own admissions page before applying.
International tuition at Saint Mary's University typically falls in the
Saint Mary's University 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 Saint Mary's University's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.
Canada universities, including Saint Mary's University, 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.
A smaller Halifax university with a long-established international student community and a standout astronomy research niche. Saint Mary's is a compact south-end Halifax institution with an unusually large, long-established international student community relative to its size, giving it a genuinely welcoming culture for students arriving from abroad. Its Sobey School of Business holds international accreditation, and its astronomy and astrophysics department punches well above its weight for a university this size. Saint Mary's sits close to Dalhousie and typically prices below it for comparable programmes, sharing Halifax's living costs, which sit below Toronto's or Vancouver's. It's a solid option for students who want Halifax city access without Dalhousie's larger scale or fee level.
Yes — Saint Mary's University 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 Saint Mary's University and every other Canada university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.
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