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Mount Saint Vincent University

Halifax, Canada · Public · Est. 1873

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1873

Type

Public

Location

Halifax, Canada

Ranking

Not ranked

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About the university

Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) is a public university in Halifax, Nova Scotia, founded in 1873. It has 3,781 students from 55 countries, an average class size of 24 and a student–faculty ratio of 1:20. It was the first university in the Maritimes to offer co-op education, and all its undergraduate programmes include experiential learning.

For Indian students, MSVU is known for professional degrees in business administration, tourism and hospitality management, public relations and applied human nutrition, alongside science and child and youth study. International tuition is charged per course; a full-time year of 10 courses comes to about CAD 20,770–21,220 in tuition in 2026/27. Its 40-acre campus is on the Bedford Highway in Halifax.

Founded
1873
Type
Public university in Nova Scotia
Students
3,781, from 55 countries
Average class size
24
Student–faculty ratio
1:20
Programmes
Undergraduate degrees in arts, science, education and professional studies; 34 graduate degrees
Co-op
The first Maritime university to offer co-op education

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

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    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (CAD)Approx. in rupees
    Bachelor of Business AdministrationBachelor's degree, full-time; co-op and work-integrated learning availableC$20,766≈ ₹13.9 lakh
    Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality ManagementBachelor's degree, full-time; co-op and work-integrated learning availableC$20,766≈ ₹13.9 lakh
    Bachelor of Public RelationsBachelor's degree, full-time; limited enrolment, filled first-come, first-servedC$20,766≈ ₹13.9 lakh
    BSc in Applied Human NutritionBachelor's degree, full-timeC$21,218≈ ₹14.2 lakh
    Bachelor of Science – BiologyBachelor's degree, full-timeC$21,218≈ ₹14.2 lakh
    Bachelor of Science – ChemistryBachelor's degree, full-timeC$21,218≈ ₹14.2 lakh
    Bachelor of Science – MathematicsBachelor's degree, full-timeC$21,218≈ ₹14.2 lakh
    Bachelor of Arts – Child and Youth StudyBachelor's degree, full-timeC$20,766≈ ₹13.9 lakh

    Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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    Scholarships

      Admission requirements

      Undergraduate

      • Secondary school applicants generally need a 70% average in their five best academic subjects in the final year. For India, MSVU accepts the Higher Secondary School Certificate (Class XII) with grades of A, B or C.
      • BBA and Tourism and Hospitality Management need English at 65%+, one maths course and three more courses, with no grade below 60%. BSc programmes need English 65%+, maths and a science. Public Relations needs English at 75%+.
      • Transfer applicants from another post-secondary institution need an overall GPA of 2.0. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission.

      Postgraduate

      • MSVU offers 34 graduate degrees. Graduate applicants need IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5) or equivalent; check each programme's delivery and admission rules on the graduate studies pages.

      Documents

      • Class 10 and 12 marksheets (and any post-secondary transcripts)
      • English test results, if English is not your first language
      • Application fee payment
      • Provincial Attestation Letter and study permit documents after acceptance

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      English language requirements

      English requirements
      Test or routeTypical requirement
      IELTSUndergraduate: 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0. Graduate: 7.0, no band below 6.5
      PTEUndergraduate 59 (no band below 54); graduate 61 (no band below 54)
      TOEFL iBTUndergraduate 86–92 (no score below 21); graduate 93 (no score below 23)
      Duolingo / CAELDuolingo 115 with no sub-score below 95 (undergraduate only); CAEL 60 (undergraduate) or 70 (graduate)
      Below the minimumUndergraduates can receive conditional admission through MSVU's pathway partner

      Accommodation and living costs

      MSVU has on-campus residence in Assisi Hall, the Birches and Westwood. 2026/27 rates for traditional rooms include a meal plan; residents of Birches #5 and Westwood apartments must also buy a CAD 1,300 flex meal plan.

      Accommodation and living costs
      ItemIn CADApprox. in rupees
      Single room with meal plan, Assisi Hall or Birches #1–4 (2026/27)C$12,625per academic year≈ ₹8.5 lakh
      Single or super single room with meal plan, Westwood or Assisi (2026/27)C$13,595per academic year≈ ₹9.1 lakh
      Westwood apartment-style room (2026/27)Plus a CAD 1,300 flex meal planC$9,510per academic year≈ ₹6.4 lakh
      Birches #5 room (2026/27)Plus a CAD 1,300 flex meal planC$8,445per academic year≈ ₹5.7 lakh

      Campus and location

      MSVU's 40-acre campus is on the Bedford Highway in Halifax, with modern and classical buildings and on-campus residences.

      • Average class size of 24.
      • Long-standing accredited co-op programme; every undergraduate programme includes experiential learning.
      • Programmes are offered in person and online.
      • International students pay a CAD 654 medical plan unless covered by Nova Scotia MSI.

      Careers and graduate outcomes

      MSVU's professional degrees in business, tourism, public relations and nutrition combine study with co-op and work-integrated learning. See our Canada guide for work and post-study rules.

      Graduate outcomes
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      FAQs

      How much does MSVU cost for Indian students?

      Tuition is charged per course. For 2026/27, a full-time year of 10 courses costs about CAD 20,766 (arts and business) or CAD 21,218 (science) in tuition; MSVU estimates CAD 23,215–23,667 with fees, plus about CAD 12,575 for room and board.

      What Class 12 marks do I need?

      Generally a 70% average in your five best academic subjects, with programme-specific English and maths requirements.

      What IELTS score does MSVU need?

      6.5 overall with no band below 6.0 for undergraduate programmes, and 7.0 (no band below 6.5) for graduate programmes.

      Sources

      1. MSVU: Student Fee Estimator 2026-27 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
      2. MSVU: Tuition and fees (opens in a new tab)
      3. MSVU: International students admission requirements (opens in a new tab)
      4. MSVU: English test score requirements (opens in a new tab)
      5. MSVU: Quick facts (opens in a new tab)
      6. MSVU: Academics (opens in a new tab)
      7. MSVU: Bachelor of Business Administration (opens in a new tab)

      Official website: www.msvu.ca (opens in a new tab)

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