Acadia University is a small public university in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, in the Annapolis Valley near the Bay of Fundy. It is best known for undergraduate teaching in business, computer science, biology, environmental science, kinesiology and education, with small classes. Choose it for a close-knit Canadian campus in a scenic wine region.
Wolfville, Canada
Official website: acadiau.ca
Consistently ranked among Canada's top small universities (Maclean's)
1838 in Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Around 4,000 students
CA$22,000 – CA$28,000
International students, undergraduate and master's
CA$13,000 – CA$16,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on acadiau.ca before you apply.
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
BSc Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
BSc Environmental Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc Applied Geomatics
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Small classes and undergraduate focus.
Wolfville — a small town in Nova Scotia's wine region.
Bay of Fundy, with the world's highest tides, nearby.
Graduates move into business, technology and environmental roles across Canada.
Graduates can work anywhere in Canada for up to three years on a post-graduation work permit.
The Atlantic Immigration Program offers routes to permanent residence.
Undergrad
1 Mar 2027
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The campus sits on a hill above Wolfville with ivy-covered buildings, residences and sports facilities close together.
Wolfville is a small university town with cafes, vineyards and low rent. Halifax is about an hour away.
Letter of acceptance from Acadia University
Nova Scotia provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
International undergraduate applications for September 2027 should be submitted by 1 March 2027, though Acadia accepts later applications while places remain. Graduate deadlines vary by programme.
September is the main intake. Business administration and computer science also admit in January.
You need a Canadian study permit, supported by Acadia's letter of acceptance and Nova Scotia's provincial attestation letter. Apply online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
Business administration, computer science, environmental science and applied geomatics are popular. Undergraduate entry is based on final-year grades with IELTS 6.5.
Yes. Acadia offers entrance scholarships based on admission average, assessed automatically. Check the university's awards pages for current amounts.
