A small, welcoming Halifax university with deep roots in education, women's leadership and applied professional programs.
Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) is a public university overlooking Bedford Basin in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It began as a women's college and today welcomes students of all genders, while keeping a strong commitment to equity, access and community engagement.
The university is best known for programs in education, child and youth study, public relations, tourism and hospitality, business, and family studies and gerontology. Small classes mean students work closely with faculty and get to know classmates well.
MSVU also offers a strong distance and online learning programme, which draws adult learners and working professionals from across Canada. Graduate programs, including education and the Master of Arts in Education, add to its professional focus.
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.
MSVU 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 Saint Vincent University’s fee page.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with Mount Saint Vincent University.
Applications to Mount Saint Vincent University go through Mount Saint Vincent University’s own application.
Applicants usually need a high school diploma with required senior courses, including English, and a competitive average. Some programs, such as education pathways, have additional requirements.
Apply directly through Mount Saint Vincent University's own application, submitting transcripts and any program-specific materials.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with Mount Saint Vincent University.
MSVU sits on a hilltop campus in Halifax, a coastal city with a large student population and a lively arts, food and music scene. The compact campus has green space, ocean views and a short bus ride to downtown.
MSVU's small size creates a friendly, close-knit community where students are easily involved in clubs, events and campus services. The university emphasizes inclusion, accessibility and student wellbeing.
The Mystics compete in Atlantic university conference play in a limited number of varsity sports.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.