Admission Requirements

The following requirements must be fulfilled to get admitted to the Acadia University

• International students are considered on case-by-case basis. There can be some additional requirements, depending on the program you are applying to.
• Students are required to submit their original transcripts from their last attended academic institutions. If they are not in English, then submit the translated copies of the same along with the originals.
• Should provide the certificate issued by the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) that compares educational credentials from other countries to educational standards in Canada.
• Applicants must be 18 years old at the time of the beginning of the course.
• You need to submit your English language proficiency test scores if you are coming from a non-English speaking country.

Please note: If you are not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, you must obtain a valid study permit before you come to Canada.

Opportunities

The career and employability services available at Acadia University are exceptional and prepare the students for a future in the professional world. A few of these services are:

• Career Counseling and Academic Advising
• Co-op Education Program
• Acadia University has over 15 research centres and 6 research chairs.
• For 25 consecutive years, Maclean's has ranked Acadia as one of the top 5 undergraduate universities in Canada
• It is among the four Maple League Universities that share a focused commitment to making the undergraduate experience better.
• Crafting a Professional Level Portfolio for Students
• Approximately 80 percent of Acadia’s students are community volunteers.
• Career Support Departments
• Internships and On the Job Training
• Sourcing and Securing Potential Employers
• Workshops and Seminars.

Student Support

Acadia University has a greatly diverse student population on its campus and it has effectively succeeded in managing the student population over the years. The institution has no left no stone unturned to make the students feel at home and comfortable around campus. The major services available are:

• High academic standards, small class sizes and a friendly campus.
• Health and Wellness Facility
• Open Houses and Fairs
• Mental Health and Counseling
• Student Pathway Planning
• Multi Lingual Staff
• Community Outreach Programs
• Orientation Programs
• Acadia has the most conference and national championships of any Atlantic Canadian university. 
• Campus Tours: In person & Virtual
• Study Assistance and Peer Mentorship
• International Students Centre
• 11 varsity teams and  126 USports Academic All-Canadians
• Acadia University Student Unions
• ACORN