A small, residential undergraduate university in Sackville known for close faculty contact and a strong liberal arts and sciences tradition.
Mount Allison University is a public, primarily undergraduate university in the town of Sackville, New Brunswick. It is one of Canada's oldest degree-granting institutions and has a long history of offering a personal, campus-centred education.
Classes are small, and professors are known for teaching undergraduates directly and for involving them in research and creative work. Most students live on or near campus, which gives the community a close-knit feel.
The university offers a broad range of programs in arts, sciences, commerce and music, and many graduates go on to professional schools, graduate study and national scholarships.
Tuition in CA$, 2026-2027
Students apply for student aid through the program of the province they live in. A provincial application also covers the federal Canada Student Grants and Loans.
Mount Allison offers entrance scholarships, in-course awards and need-based bursaries funded by the university and its donors.
Tuition for 2026-27 from the school’s own published fees, for a typical first-year arts program, rounded. Ancillary fees, books and housing are extra. Confirm the current figure on Mount Allison University’s fee page.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with Mount Allison University.
Applications to Mount Allison University go through Mount Allison University’s own application.
Applicants usually need a high school diploma with the prerequisite courses for their intended program and a strong overall average. Some programs, such as music and fine arts, may require an audition or portfolio.
Apply directly through Mount Allison University's own application. Submit your transcripts and any program-specific materials by the posted deadline.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with Mount Allison University.
Sackville is a small town near the Nova Scotia border, with a walkable downtown and a compact, tree-lined campus. The campus blends historic stone buildings with modern teaching and research facilities.
Student life centres on the campus and the town, with many clubs, performances, and residence and athletic activities. The small size means students can easily get involved and take on leadership roles.
The Mounties compete in U Sports, within the Atlantic University Sport conference.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.