Université Sainte-Anne
Université Sainte-Anne has served Nova Scotia’s Acadian and francophone populations for more than a century, developing an international reputation as a leader in French and French-immersion studies. Today, it educates students from across Canada and around the world. French is the official language of instruction, but Sainte-Anne also works to instill bilingualism, helping its students stand out among other Canadian university graduates. “Our students feel like they become part of a family, which results in an excellent rate of retention, and the rate of employment for our students after graduation is over 90 per cent,” says Allister Surette, who is wrapping up 13 years as rector.
Université Sainte-Anne has five campuses throughout Nova Scotia, as well as research centres including the Marine Research Centre, which is dedicated to the sustainability of marine sector industries in the region. The Acadian Centre holds important archival material, some of which dates back to the establishment of Acadians in the province. The main campus in Church Point (Pointe-de-l’Église) is located in the heart of the francophone region of Clare, near the scenic shoreline of St. Marys Bay. Hiking trails run through the woods and along the shore. Students can choose between 10 residences, each with its own style and traditions. Meanwhile, with two biomass furnaces, two 50-kW wind turbines, 275 solar panels and a free electric-vehicle charging station, Sainte-Anne claims to be the greenest campus in Canada.
Campus buzz: Thanks to a new agreement with Acadia University, students can take language courses in Spanish and German at Acadia, while Acadia students can gain exposure to the French language, literature, and culture by taking courses at Sainte-Anne.
Quick facts
Tuition (includes compulsory ancillary fees)
$8,627 ($9,910 out-of-province students)
Minimum Entering Grades
Arts: 73.9% | Science: 78.7% | Commerce: 76.3%
Student Body
Undergraduates: Full-time: 525 | Part-time: 72
Graduates: Full-time: 7 | Part-time: 28
Housing Facts
Residence Spaces: 260 (first come, first served)
Cost of double room with meals: $10,613
Cost of single room with meals: $11,139
Cost of apartment-style: $6,119 to $6,584
Standout programs
Integrated French Immersion: Students in most programs can pursue their degrees while earning credits taking courses in French as a second language.
Education: The employment rate for students in this program is nearly 100 per cent. Specializations are available in elementary and high school teaching, as well as French as a first and second language.
Health Sciences Preparatory Diploma: This two-year program prepares students for a career in the medical field, providing a background in biological sciences, chemistry, math and physics. Grads can apply to medical school or continue their studies in many bachelor of science programs.
Sainte-Anne offers a range of degree, diploma and certificate programs and is profiled in both the Ultimate Guide to Canadian Universities and the Ultimate Guide to Canadian Colleges. To learn more about the school’s diploma programs, visit the Saint-Anne’s college profile.
