MOUNT SAINT VINCENT UNIVERSITY
- Country Canada
- Founded In 1873
- University Type Public
- Total Students 657+
- Phone Number 19024576117
- Email [email protected]
- ZIP Code B3M 2J6
- Website http://www.msvu.ca
- International Students 40
- Size of Campus 40
- Faculty Student Ratio 1 : 20
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The Mount Saint Vincent University is located in Nova Scotia, Canada. Established by the Sisters of Charity in 1873, it was one of the few higher education institutes providing education for women. By 1951, the university began offering degrees in Arts, Secretarial Science, Music, Home Economics, Library Science, Nursing, and Education. Today, it offers undergraduate, graduate as well as professional studies programs. These include gerontology, social studies, applied human nutrition, etc.
It has also established an international education center providing useful information to its international applicants. At present, the institute has over 4,000 students educating themselves and enjoying the vibrant campus life of Mount Saint Vincent University. 16% of international students from 50 countries who wished to Study in Canada are now a part of this institute.
The aspirants seeking admission at Mount Saint Vincent University have to submit a well-written application online on the official website. Also, one will have to pay an application fee of 40-50 CAD depending on the level of course. International students, further, have to pay 500 CAD confirmation fee when they receive an offer letter.
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Application Cost/Registration Fees
Location
Programs
All Courses offered
MASTER OF ARTS M.A FAMILY STUDIES AND GERONTOLOGY
Full Time Canada
Duration
2 YEARS
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 11717
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredMASTER OF ARTS M.A COMMUNICATION
Full Time Canada
Duration
2 YEARS
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 17335
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredMASTER OF ARTS M.A CHILD AND YOUTH STUDY
Full Time Canada
Duration
2 YEARS
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 11717
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredMASTER OF ARTS M.A SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
Full Time Canada
Duration
2 YEARS
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 11717
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredMASTER PUBLIC RELATIONS
Full Time Canada
Duration
2 YEARS
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 11717
Exams Accepted
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Accomodation
On campus accommodation
Available
Description
- The Mount offers three furnished Residence buildings on campus for all students: Assisi Hall, The Birches, and Westwood
- Assisi and the Birches are your traditional single room living spaces on campus, while Westwood offers premium single rooms or apartment-style living for those that are 19 years plus
- Students have the convenience of living close to classes, labs, the cafeteria, library, gym and more
Off campus accommodation
Available
Details for off-campus
- The average rent is 700 to 900 CAD/month
- The residence type includes studio apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, 4 bedroom apartments, shared apartments and Condo
- The student residences are fully furnished with all the basic amenities such as electricity, water and Wi-Fi included in the rent
- On-site laundry facility is also available.
Accomodation Website:
https://www.msvu.ca/campus-life/residence-life-at-the-mount/residence-living-options/Placement
Students who enroll in the Masters of Education program are provided with a placement option by the university. The department also holds an annual Job Search Event. In the first year, students are placed at Halifax Regional Centre for Education and another placement opportunity in the next year. B.Ed. students have a community placement option. The university has tied up with Red Cross, Pathways, Clean Nova Scotia, ACT, etc. organizations. The university also has an MSVU Career Services plan that helps students get placed.
Scholarships
- The institute provides financial aid through internal funding like bursaries and scholarships in Canada for international students as well as student loans, and external financial aid.
- International students qualify for most of this financial aid and are eligible for merit-based scholarships, awards, and prizes of merit, assistantships, and bursaries. Government student loans are not available to them.
- Students can check if they are eligible for financial aid depending on the program they are applying for.
- International applicants are also advised to get in touch with the International Education Centre who will provide information on the same.
- Some scholarships offered by the university are
- President’s Scholarships: To qualify the student must have a high scholarship average, as well as demonstrate a contribution to their school and/or community. The student must have a score of 80% or higher. The deadline for application is March 1.
- Sister Frances Carmel Regan Memorial Scholarship: It is accessible to female students only. The scholarship is awarded annually to a female student entering Mount Saint Vincent University and enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts program who is in financial need and who has displayed interest in the cause of humanity by her participation in the community.
- Harvella Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded in September to a full-time student who is entering a Master of Arts or Master of Science degree program, and who has demonstrated academic excellence.
- Nova Scotia Research and Innovation Graduate Scholarships: The scholarship is applicable to both domestic as well as international students. Full-time students entering a thesis-based program in September of each year are eligible to be considered. Entering GPA, letters of reference, and the statement of intent provided as part of a student’s application, along with program recommendation, will be used to select the recipients.
