Welcome
Established in 1838, Acadia University is located in Nova Scotia’s historic and beautiful Annapolis Valley. With its nationally and internationally recognized degree programs, small classes and technology-rich teaching and learning environments, Acadia offers students a holistic educational experience that includes a rigorous and rewarding academic curriculum, combined with personal, student-centred growth and development.
Every year, more than 3000 undergraduate students from over sixty countries enrol in one of the more than 200 degree combinations offered in the Faculties of Arts, Pure and Applied Sciences, and Professional Studies. Acadia University also offers graduate degree programs, distance learning, certificate programs, English-language training and other university extension programs through its distance unit, Open Acadia.
At Acadia, you will graduate with a globally recognized degree, extend your network to a community of 27,000 alumni, and be well prepared for a career in the 21st century.