Mount Allison University is a small undergraduate university in Sackville, New Brunswick, near the Nova Scotia border. It's regularly ranked Canada's top primarily undergraduate university, and it's known for arts, science, commerce and fine arts, with classes that rarely feel crowded. Life centres on the campus in a very small town.
Sackville, Canada
Official website: mta.ca
Frequently ranked first in Canada (Maclean's)
1839 in Sackville
More Rhodes Scholars per capita than most Canadian universities
CA$22,000 – CA$26,000
International students, undergraduate programmes
CA$12,000 – CA$15,000
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 mta.ca before you apply.
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
BSc Biology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
BA Economics
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Regularly ranked Canada's top undergraduate university.
Very small classes and close professors.
A small, tight-knit town.
Graduates go on to top graduate and professional schools.
University graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit.
The Atlantic Immigration Program helps graduates with job offers stay.
Undergrad
1 Mar 2027
Postgrad
No PG intake
The campus is in the middle of Sackville, with red sandstone buildings and a waterfowl park nearby.
Sackville is a very small town with low rent. Moncton is 40 minutes away and Halifax about two and a half hours.
Letter of acceptance from Mount Allison University
New Brunswick provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
International applicants should apply by 1 March 2027 for September; applying earlier improves scholarship chances.
Programmes start in September.
You'll need a study permit. Mount Allison University sends a letter of acceptance, and most students also need a provincial attestation letter. The permit application goes online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
Commerce, biology, economics and fine arts are popular. Entry is based on final-year grades with IELTS 6.5.
Yes. Mount Allison offers entrance scholarships based on grades. Check the awards page.
