About the university
Université Sainte-Anne is a small public French-language university in Nova Scotia, with its main campus at Pointe-de-l'Église (Church Point) on Baie Sainte-Marie and four smaller campuses, including one in downtown Halifax. It is the province's only French-language post-secondary institution. Teaching is in French, so it suits Indian students who already speak French well or who are ready to study through French with immersion support.
Bachelor's programmes include business administration (with a co-op version), commerce, biology, social work and education, plus two-year preparatory diplomas in health sciences. International tuition is CAD 1,619 per 3-credit course, with an automatic CAD 125.40 bursary per course. When you apply you choose your study-permit route, including the federal pilot programme for students in francophone minority communities.
- Type
- Nova Scotia's only French-language post-secondary institution (university and college programmes)
- Campuses
- Five: Pointe-de-l'Église (main), Halifax, Tusket, Petit-de-Grat and Saint-Joseph-du-Moine
- Language
- French
- Intakes
- Fall (international deadline 1 May) and winter (deadline 1 August of the previous year)
- International application fee
- CAD 150, non-refundable
- International tuition
- CAD 1,619 per 3-credit course, less an automatic CAD 125.40 international bursary
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat en Administration des affaires (Bachelor of Business Administration)
- Fee / year
- C$16,190
- Duration
- 4 years, Pointe-de-l'Église campus
- Intakes
- September (apply by 1 May); January (apply by 1 August)
- English
- Taught in French: a French placement test sets your French courses, and an integrated French immersion option helps non-francophones. Sainte-Anne does not publish an English test requirement for its French programmes
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat en Administration des affaires, programme d'éducation coopérative
- Fee / year
- C$16,190
- Duration
- 4 years, with co-op
- Intakes
- September (apply by 1 May); January (apply by 1 August)
- English
- Taught in French: a French placement test sets your French courses, and an integrated French immersion option helps non-francophones. Sainte-Anne does not publish an English test requirement for its French programmes
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat ès arts avec majeure en Commerce
- Fee / year
- C$16,190
- Duration
- 4 years
- Intakes
- September (apply by 1 May); January (apply by 1 August)
- English
- Taught in French: a French placement test sets your French courses, and an integrated French immersion option helps non-francophones. Sainte-Anne does not publish an English test requirement for its French programmes
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat ès sciences avec majeure en Biologie
- Fee / year
- C$16,190
- Duration
- 4 years (4½ years in the co-op version)
- Intakes
- September (apply by 1 May); January (apply by 1 August)
- English
- Taught in French: a French placement test sets your French courses, and an integrated French immersion option helps non-francophones. Sainte-Anne does not publish an English test requirement for its French programmes
- Undergraduate
Diplôme préparatoire en Sciences de la santé
- Fee / year
- C$16,190
- Duration
- 2 years (a version preparing for veterinary medicine is also offered)
- Intakes
- September (apply by 1 May); January (apply by 1 August)
- English
- Taught in French: a French placement test sets your French courses, and an integrated French immersion option helps non-francophones. Sainte-Anne does not publish an English test requirement for its French programmes
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat spécialisé en Service social (Social Work)
- Fee / year
- C$16,190
- Duration
- 4 years
- Intakes
- September (apply by 1 May); January (apply by 1 August)
- English
- Taught in French: a French placement test sets your French courses, and an integrated French immersion option helps non-francophones. Sainte-Anne does not publish an English test requirement for its French programmes
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat ès sciences sans majeure
- Fee / year
- C$16,190
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intakes
- September (apply by 1 May); January (apply by 1 August)
- English
- Taught in French: a French placement test sets your French courses, and an integrated French immersion option helps non-francophones. Sainte-Anne does not publish an English test requirement for its French programmes
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (CAD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baccalauréat en Administration des affaires (Bachelor of Business Administration) | 4 years, Pointe-de-l'Église campus | C$16,190 | ≈ ₹10.8 lakh |
| Baccalauréat en Administration des affaires, programme d'éducation coopérative | 4 years, with co-op | C$16,190 | ≈ ₹10.8 lakh |
| Baccalauréat ès arts avec majeure en Commerce | 4 years | C$16,190 | ≈ ₹10.8 lakh |
| Baccalauréat ès sciences avec majeure en Biologie | 4 years (4½ years in the co-op version) | C$16,190 | ≈ ₹10.8 lakh |
| Diplôme préparatoire en Sciences de la santé | 2 years (a version preparing for veterinary medicine is also offered) | C$16,190 | ≈ ₹10.8 lakh |
| Baccalauréat spécialisé en Service social (Social Work) | 4 years | C$16,190 | ≈ ₹10.8 lakh |
| Baccalauréat ès sciences sans majeure | 3 years | C$16,190 | ≈ ₹10.8 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
- UG and PG
Bourse internationale (International bursary)
Value: CAD 125.40 off each 3-credit course
Eligibility: Granted automatically to students from outside Canada.
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Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Sainte-Anne does not publish an India-specific average; programme pages list admission criteria, and the Bureau d'admission can confirm equivalence for Class 12.
- Deadlines for international applicants: 1 May for fall and 1 August (previous year) for winter. Bursary request forms are due by 28 February.
- When you apply you choose a study-permit route: the federal pilot for students in francophone minority communities (PPECFSM) or a provincial attestation letter.
Postgraduate
- Master's programmes are the Maîtrise ès arts en Cultures et espaces francophones, the Maîtrise en Sciences biologiques and a Maîtrise en éducation. International tuition is CAD 4,857 per trimester for the MA and the MSc in biological sciences.
Documents
- Online application through the admissions portal and the CAD 150 file fee
- School (and any university) transcripts
- Proof of French ability if asked (a French placement test is done on arrival)
- Passport, for the study permit
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| Language of instruction | French. Sainte-Anne is a French-language university |
| French level | A French placement test decides which French courses you take; the business degree needs 6 credits of French |
| Integrated French immersion | Lets students with some French (about CEFR B1) count French-as-a-second-language courses towards their degree |
| English tests | Not required for French-taught programmes; the business degree includes 12 credits of English courses |
Accommodation and living costs
Sainte-Anne has residences on its Pointe-de-l'Église campus, from shared doubles to apartment-style singles. Some residences require the cafeteria meal plan (CAD 3,388 a trimester); others need the smaller FLEX40 plan (CAD 498 a trimester).
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Double room, per person | C$627–654per month | ≈ ₹42,009 – ₹43,818 |
| Single room | C$706–774per month | ≈ ₹47,302 – ₹51,858 |
| Apartment-style single (Bellefontaine, Lajeunesse) | C$915per month | ≈ ₹61,305 |
| Cafeteria meal plan (required in most traditional residences) | C$3,388per trimester | ≈ ₹2.3 lakh |
| Housing feeNon-refundable | C$250per year | ≈ ₹16,750 |
Campus and location
The main campus and head office are at Pointe-de-l'Église, on Baie Sainte-Marie in Nova Scotia. A downtown Halifax campus offers college and university programmes.
- Campus life and teaching are in French.
- Business students in good standing after third year can apply to the J.D. at Université de Moncton.
- International students' health and dental insurance costs CAD 562 for September to August.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Sainte-Anne does not publish employment figures. Its business degree aims to prepare graduates for management roles in French and English. Post-study work rights depend on IRCC rules; see our Canada guide.
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FAQs
Do I need to speak French to study at Sainte-Anne?
Yes. Programmes are taught in French. A placement test sets your French courses, and an immersion option supports students with some French (about B1 level).
How much does Sainte-Anne cost for Indian students?
International tuition is CAD 1,619 per 3-credit course, about CAD 16,190 for 10 courses a year. An automatic CAD 125.40 bursary per course brings it to about CAD 14,936, before other fees and insurance.
What are the deadlines?
International applications are due by 1 May for fall and 1 August of the previous year for winter. The file fee is CAD 150.
Sources
- Université Sainte-Anne: Homepage (opens in a new tab)
- Université Sainte-Anne: Notre université (opens in a new tab)
- Université Sainte-Anne: Frais d'études (fee list) (opens in a new tab)
- Université Sainte-Anne: Étudier au Canada (opens in a new tab)
- Université Sainte-Anne: University programmes (opens in a new tab)
- Université Sainte-Anne: Demande d'admission (opens in a new tab)
- Université Sainte-Anne: Baccalauréat en Administration des affaires (opens in a new tab)
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