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.
Charles Brenton Huggins - Canadian-American Physiologist, cancer researcher, and physician, also awarded with Nobel prize in 1966Lorie Kane - Professional golfer on LPGA Tour.
Peter Mackey - Politician and lawyer from N.S Canada, was a member of parliament from 1997-2015

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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

Financial Aid

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

infrastructure

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.

Location

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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Computer Science (MSc)

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Computer Science (BCS, BACS, BSc)

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Business Administration (BBA)

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English (MA)

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Social and Political Thought (MA)

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Mathematics and Statistics (MSc)

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Psychology (MSc)

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Biology (MSc)

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Chemistry (MSc)

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Environmental Science (MSc)

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Geology (MSc)

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Master of Divinity

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Master of Arts Theology

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Political Science (MA)

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Sociology (MA)

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Community Development (MCD)

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Music Therapy (BMT, CMT)

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English (BA)

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History (BA)

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Environmental and Sustainability Studies (BA, BCD)

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Politics (BA)

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Nutrition and Dietetics (BSN)

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Theatre (BA)

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Classical Studies (BA)

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French (BA)

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German (BA)

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Kinesiology (BKIN)

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Mathematics and Statistics (BSc, BA)

Music (BM, BAM)

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Psychology (BSc, BA)

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Engineering and Applied Science (CAS, BASc)

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Mathematics Education (Integrated BSc and BEd)

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Women's and Gender Studies (BA)

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Bachelor of Theology

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Biology (BSc)

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Canadian Studies (BA)

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Chemistry (BSc)

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Economics (BA)

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Environmental Geoscience (BSc)

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Environmental Science (BSc)

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Geology (BSc)

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Philosophy (BA)

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Physics (BSc)

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Sociology (BA)

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Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

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Community Development (BCD)

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Nursing BSc

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Acadia University: Ranking, Programs, Scholarships & Fees

#49

Rank

Jan/May/Sep

Intake

CAD 5300

Cost of Living

All Courses

Computer Science (MSc)

PG Degree/Masters

Computer Science (BCS, BACS, BSc)

UG Degree/Bachelors

Business Administration (BBA)

UG Degree/Bachelors

English (MA)

PG Degree/Masters

Social and Political Thought (MA)

PG Degree/Masters

Mathematics and Statistics (MSc)

PG Degree/Masters

Psychology (MSc)

PG Degree/Masters

Biology (MSc)

PG Degree/Masters

Chemistry (MSc)

PG Degree/Masters

Environmental Science (MSc)

PG Degree/Masters

Geology (MSc)

PG Degree/Masters

Master of Divinity

PG Degree/Masters

Master of Arts Theology

PG Degree/Masters

Political Science (MA)

PG Degree/Masters

Sociology (MA)

PG Degree/Masters

Acadia University: Ranking, Programs, Scholarships & Fees

#49

Rank

Jan/May/Sep

Intake

CAD 5300

Cost of Living

All Courses

Computer Science (MSc)

PG Degree/Masters

Computer Science (BCS, BACS, BSc)

UG Degree/Bachelors

Business Administration (BBA)

UG Degree/Bachelors

English (MA)

PG Degree/Masters

Social and Political Thought (MA)

PG Degree/Masters

Mathematics and Statistics (MSc)

PG Degree/Masters

Psychology (MSc)

PG Degree/Masters

Biology (MSc)

PG Degree/Masters

Chemistry (MSc)

PG Degree/Masters

Environmental Science (MSc)

PG Degree/Masters

Geology (MSc)

PG Degree/Masters

Master of Divinity

PG Degree/Masters

Master of Arts Theology

PG Degree/Masters

Political Science (MA)

PG Degree/Masters

Sociology (MA)

PG Degree/Masters

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