Mount Saint Vincent University is a small public university in Halifax, Nova Scotia, overlooking the Bedford Basin. Founded by the Sisters of Charity as a women's college, it's now co-educational and known for business and tourism, public relations, education, child and youth study and applied human nutrition. Classes are small and the university has a strong focus on community.
Halifax, Canada
Official website: msvu.ca
1873 by the Sisters of Charity
Halifax, overlooking the Bedford Basin
Around 4,000 students
CA$20,000 – CA$24,000
International students, undergraduate programmes
CA$14,000 – CA$18,000
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 msvu.ca before you apply.
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Bachelor of Public Relations
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BSc Applied Human Nutrition
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
One of Canada's first public relations degrees.
A hillside campus with harbour views.
Small classes and a community feel.
Graduates join Halifax's government, tourism, health and communications employers.
University graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit.
The Atlantic Immigration Program helps graduates with job offers stay.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The campus sits on a hill in the Rockingham area, a short bus ride from downtown.
Halifax is a friendly port city with a lively waterfront and rent lower than Toronto or Vancouver.
Letter of acceptance from Mount Saint Vincent 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
The Mount accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply by spring for September or by autumn for January.
Most programmes start in September; business and tourism also in January.
Study permit, applied for through IRCC. You'll upload the acceptance letter from Mount Saint Vincent University, an attestation letter if your programme needs one, proof you can pay tuition and living costs, and then give biometrics.
Business administration, tourism and hospitality, public relations and nutrition are popular. Entry is based on final-year grades with IELTS 6.5.
The Mount offers entrance scholarships based on grades. Check the awards page.
