Acadia University
15 University Ave, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6, Canada

Founded in 1838, Acadia University is one of the oldest and most respected liberal arts universities in Canada. Acadia University provides an unparalleled learning experience through a liberal education model based on personalized attention, expanding the boundaries of knowledge, experiential learning, community engagement, environmental stewardship, and global citizenship, and engaged research and innovation delivered by a passionate, dedicated, and nurturing community within a beautiful and historic campus environment.

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Are you seeking a competitive, yet collaborative, learning environment? The F.C. Manning School of Business Administration offers you the perfect combination of academic challenge and team/project focus. You will gain a thorough grounding in business as you work closely with your professors. You can major in any of the following:

  • accounting
  • business technology management
  • employment relations
  • entrepreneurship and innovation
  • finance
  • marketing

Are you eager to expand and apply your classroom learning? We offer you opportunities to study abroad, co-op placements, and projects with local enterprises. Our graduates have secured careers with some of the world’s most prestigious organizations. Some have gone on to start their own successful ventures.

Students come to Acadia from all over the world. Our business school is home to more than 600 students from 30 countries. Class sizes are small, and you will receive personal attention. You will be encouraged to consider a wide variety of perspectives. We strive to develop graduates who pursue their careers with integrity, initiative, and intellectual curiosity. You will be able to communicate professionally and adapt to change. You will be able to work both independently and co-operatively. You will enter the working world with an entrepreneurial attitude and exceptional experience in group environments. You will know how to lead change.

 

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When to Apply

You can apply to Acadia any time after September 16. However, you need to apply by March 1st if you want to be considered for an entrance scholarship. If you are selected to receive an entrance scholarship, we will notify you by mid-April.

What you'll need

To apply, you will need:

  • $40 CDN application processing fee, which you can pay online with a credit card
  • Official transcripts from all educational institutions attended
  • Official language test results (Acadia institution code 0901)

 

Applying online takes about 15 minutes. You can come back to the application form anytime; just make sure you save the sections you have completed before exiting.

Your application must include official copies of all your high school transcripts and other records of academic work, such as courses you took at a different college or university.

Mailing address for submission of official documents:

Admissions Office
Acadia University
15 University Ave
PO Box 7
Wolfville, NS, Canada
B4P 2R6

Resumes, passports and cover letters may be uploaded from your status portal or emailed to admissions@acadiau.ca

*Documents submitted in support of an application for admission are retained by the University and are not returned to the applicant. All received documents are electronically stored.

Transcripts

Transcripts should be certified by the school and prepared in a sealed envelope by the school. They can either be sent to Acadia directly from the school or given to you to send. Certified transcripts acceptable to Acadia will be used as a basis of admission.

Transferring from another school

If you would like to apply to Acadia from another university or college, you must have an official transcript sent directly from that institution for evaluation.

Transfer credits may be given for individual courses that are applicable to the intended undergraduate degree program of study. Course descriptions must be included with the transcripts.

English Requirements

Since English is the language of instruction at Acadia University, you must be able to communicate competently in English both orally and in writing. If your first language is not English, you may be required to present your TOEFL, IELTS, CAEL or PTE Academic scores. Acadia's English requirements are as follows:

  • TOEFL - 90 IBT with no subtest score below 20
  • IELTS - 6.5 with no subtest score below 6.0
  • CAEL/CAEL Online - 70 with no subtest score below 60
  • PTE Academic - 61 with no subtest score below 60
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced Exam (CAE) - Pass A,B or C - 180 or above with no subtest score below 173
  • PELMO - 65 with no section below 30
  • Cambridge B2 First Exam (FCE): Pass A - 180 with no subtest score below 173
  • Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 115, with no sub score below 90
  • LanguageCert Academic: 70-74 overall, with no skill under 65

If you have studied in an English medium of instruction for three years, the language proficiency requirement may be waived.

If you do not meet our English requirements but are academically admissible, you may receive an offer of admission allowing you to begin your degree program upon successful completion of our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program. For more information visit the English Language Centre.

https://www2.acadiau.ca/admissions/application-process/international-students.html

The admission deadline for programs starting in the fall term is June 15.
The admission deadline for programs starting in the winter term is September 15.
 

NOTE: Our application deadlines refer to the submission of a complete application package:

your application fee paid
your application form
any supporting documents that may be required, such as transcripts, resumes, etc.

https://www2.acadiau.ca/admissions/graduate-application.html

Please send the student details and documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org. IGS team will submit the application through QS portal.