An undergraduate university located in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada, the Acadia University is a public university. It was previously named Queen’s College and Acadia College. The current name of the university was adopted in 1891. The university was established in 1838 and the college started with only 21 students studying. 
The motto of the university says ‘By effort, you will conquer’. The university is an extension of Horton-based University. Canadian University Society and International Association of Universities are affiliated with the university. The university is 250 acres in ground and is a liberal arts university. Facts: 1. Mainly for undergraduate courses but has few master courses and a doctoral course. 2. Average class size is 28 and the student faculty is 15:1 3. It has four facilities – Theology, Pure and Applied Science, Arts and Professional Studies 4. 3,549 undergraduate students and 188 post graduate students as far as now. 5. 200 programs in business, education, music, engineering, applied sciences, history, theology, gender studies, theatre, and economics

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On-campus facilities: Around 1500 students stay in-campus and opt for the facilities they provide. They offer 120-on site residences and availability of Wi-FI, laundering system, housekeeping, local phone services are there. Off-campus facilities: You can opt for off-campus accommodation by renting an apartment or a room. You can book such rooms through website online. Food facilities (Availability of vegetarian/Indian food): Wolfville has good-quality restaurants and eating joints. Some of the Indian restaurants near th euniversity are: 1. Mirchi Tandoor 2. Curry Village 3. Dhaba Express 4. The Indian Hut

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Norman Atkins - Canadian senator and political figure.
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The faculty to student ratio at Acadia University is 1:15. The total number of students is 3,765 and the academic staff is 251. The administrative staff adds up to 345 in total. The university ensures that only professional lecturers with the required criteria are employed in this university.

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Available scholarships and application procedure for Scholarships If funding is creating a hindrance for your study at Acadia University, then we recommend you to check out these following scholarships: 1. Hani Zeini Scholarship 2. Jared J Davis Grant 3. Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship

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Size of campus : 250 acres No. of campuses: 1 Facilities: Acadia University provides some major facilities for their students for better learning and live experience. 1. They have world-class academic and housing facilities. With a lot of collection in print, digital and multimedia resources they have an extensive library accessible 24*7. 2. Offers facilities like printing, copying and scanning. 3. A lot of athletic facilities are available. The university offers correspondence course for working professionals. 4. Local phone service, Wi-Fi, housekeeping and in-house laundry are available. Campus safety: The various measures taken for security at Acadia University are: 1. Campus Patrol and Event Security 2. Safe Walk 3. Lost and Found 4. Alarm Monitoring

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Place description: A very popular tourist destination, Wolfville gives a cultivated experience. There is something very satisfying about the place blended with an intense and vibrant place for one to stay. The beautiful landscapes and oceans are a perfect picturesque place. Important landmarks/places nearby: Wolfville has some must-visit and picturesque places that you should not miss during your stay. These are: 1. Luckett Vineyards 2. Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards. 3. Gaspereau Vineyards. 4. Wolfville Farmers Market. 5. The K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre 6. Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens. Nearby Airports: The following airports are nesaraest to the university: 1. Halifax Stanfield International Airport 2. Saint John Airport 3. Greater Moncton International Airport Nearby Subways and train stations: Wolfville’s Railroad Station is nearest to the campus.

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Internships: Ample of internship opportunities are available for the students. These are arranged by private and public organizations. Some of them are: 1. AUCC Internships 2. The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada 3. The Jaimie Anderson Parliamentary Internship 4. Parliamentary Internship Programme 5. NS Post Secondary Internship Program 6. Municipal Internship Program 7. Free the Children 8. WUSC Overseas 9. Canadian Crossroads International

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The climate there is cold and temperate. They experience rainfall in the driest of months. The temperature varies throughout the year. 

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Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 115, with no sub score below 90

IELTS - 6.5 with no subtest score below 6.0

PTE Academic - 61 with no subtest score below 60

TOEFL - 90 IBT with no subtest score below 20

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History (BA)

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English (MA)

Environmental and Sustainability Studies (BA, BCD)

Politics (BA)

Computer Science (MSc)

Nutrition and Dietetics (BSN)

Social and Political Thought (MA)

Computer Science (BCS, BACS, BSc)

Theatre (BA)

Classical Studies (BA)

French (BA)

German (BA)

Kinesiology (BKIN)

Mathematics and Statistics (BSc, BA)

Music (BM, BAM)

Psychology (BSc, BA)

Mathematics and Statistics (MSc)

Psychology (MSc)

Business Administration (BBA)

Engineering and Applied Science (CAS, BASc)

Mathematics Education (Integrated BSc and BEd)

Women's and Gender Studies (BA)

Biology (MSc)

Bachelor of Theology

Biology (BSc)

Canadian Studies (BA)

Chemistry (BSc)

Economics (BA)

Environmental Geoscience (BSc)

Environmental Science (BSc)

Geology (BSc)

Philosophy (BA)

Physics (BSc)

Sociology (BA)

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

Chemistry (MSc)

Environmental Science (MSc)

Geology (MSc)

Master of Divinity

Master of Arts Theology

Political Science (MA)

Sociology (MA)

Community Development (BCD)

Community Development (MCD)

Renewable scholarships are available for up to four years or until you graduate with your first undergraduate degree, whichever comes first.
You must register as a full-time student, in a minimum of 24 credit-hours for the September to April academic year and meet the academic criteria of your scholarship each year. Your Dean must grant special permission for a reduced course load of less than 24 credit-hours, provided you are still full-time.

The Rotary Club of Wolfville-Acadia University Award

Roland and Leona Mullen Business Award

Interdisciplinary Technology Award

The Tantramar Scholarship/Ail Acadia Scholarship

The Macneill Scholar-Bursary

Acadia Renewable Entrance Scholarship/Renewal Residence Scholarship And/Or Renewable Scholar-Bursary

Harrison Mccain Scholar-Bursary

The The Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation Scholarships at Acadia are among the most prestigious of university scholarships. The scholarships provide some of the best students at Acadia University with the financial assistance and research support they need in order to excel in their studies. Furthermore, recipients are part of a mentorship program and are provided with invaluable opportunities in research at the renowned K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens. The financial assistance component of the scholarship is renewable and is valued at $15,000 per academic year. Applicants need a minimum 90 per cent average to be considered.

The Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation Scholarships At Acadia (CAD60,000 Over 4 Years)

Chancellor's Scholarship [CAD40,000]

Board of Governor's Scholarship [CAD32,000]

President's Scholarship [CAD28,000]

International Baccalaureate Scholarship [CAD24,000]

Established in 2017 by alumni and friends in grateful recognition of Raymond E. Ivany's extraordinary contribution to Acadia as President and Vice-Chancellor 2009-2017, on the occasion of his retirement. The Raymond E. Ivany Merit Award is to be awarded to an entering first-year domestic or international student in any full-time program on the basis of their future potential to exemplify the Acadia spirit, their financial need, and their academic and other achievements.

Ray Ivany, President Emeritus of Acadia University and named to the Order of Canada in 2020, was considered an exceptional and humble leader who loved Acadia and believed passionately in its rigorous and personalized educational model and in its unique environment which, as he said, touches both the head and the heart in equal measure.

The successful applicant will be hard-working, focused, socially engaged, committed to excellence, determined to gain every possible benefit from an Acadia education and to use that education to make a difference in the world. Selection will be made by a special panel based on an essay, which, at the panel's discretion, may be followed by an interview.

The Raymond E. Ivany Merit Award (CAD5,000)

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