A small, close-knit liberal arts university in Fredericton known for personal attention, strong humanities and social science programs, and a welcoming campus community.
St. Thomas University is a public, primarily undergraduate university in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Founded in 1910 and located on the traditional unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik, it is known for small classes where professors know their students by name.
STU offers programs in the arts, education, and social sciences, along with a well-regarded journalism programme and a distinctive human rights programme. Its intimate scale encourages discussion, mentorship, and community engagement.
Students share the hillside campus with the University of New Brunswick, giving them access to a larger city of learners while keeping the feel of a small school. Many graduates go on to law, education, journalism, public service, and graduate study.
Estimated 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.
The university offers its own entrance scholarships, in-course awards, and need-based bursaries to help students manage costs.
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. Figures the school does not publish as one amount are estimates. Confirm the current figure on St. Thomas University’s fee page.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with St. Thomas University.
Applications to St. Thomas University go through St. Thomas University’s own application.
Applicants usually need a high school diploma with required English and other academic courses, and results are assessed on grades. Requirements vary by program, and some may ask for additional materials.
Students apply directly through St. Thomas University's own application, submitting their transcripts and any program-specific materials online.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with St. Thomas University.
Fredericton is New Brunswick's capital, a walkable, friendly city on the Saint John River with a lively arts scene. The main campus sits on a hill overlooking the city, with historic brick buildings and a compact, welcoming layout.
Campus life at STU is friendly and community-minded, with students quickly getting to know classmates and professors. Residence, clubs, and events help new students settle in and form lasting connections.
The Tommies compete in a range of varsity sports, and the university also offers recreational and intramural opportunities.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.