A small, close-knit Nova Scotia university known for personal attention, community engagement and the Coady International Institute.
St. Francis Xavier University, widely known as StFX, is a public university in the town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia. It is recognized for its strong undergraduate focus, small class sizes and a culture in which students, faculty and staff know one another.
The university offers programs in arts, science, business, education, human kinetics, nursing, information systems and more, with a limited number of graduate programs. Its tradition of service and social responsibility runs through campus life, from student-led outreach to the global work of the Coady International Institute.
StFX is also known for loyal alumni, an active residence community and a strong sense of school spirit that stays with graduates long after they leave Antigonish.
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.
StFX 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 St. Francis Xavier University’s fee page.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with St. Francis Xavier University.
Applications to St. Francis Xavier University go through St. Francis Xavier University’s own application.
Applicants usually need a high school diploma with required prerequisite courses for their chosen program and a competitive average. Some programs may have additional requirements.
Apply directly through St. Francis Xavier University's own online application, submitting your transcripts and any program-specific materials.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with St. Francis Xavier University.
Antigonish is a small, welcoming university town in northeastern mainland Nova Scotia, close to the Strait of Canso and Cape Breton Island. The main campus sits within the town and is compact and walkable, with residences, academic buildings and athletic facilities close together.
StFX has a lively, close-knit campus where most first-year students live in residence and many stay involved in clubs, athletics and community service. School spirit is strong, and traditions bring students together throughout the year.
StFX varsity teams compete in U Sports and are known for strong community support.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.