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About SMU
Saint Mary's University (SMU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Halifax, Canada. As a member of Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC), Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), University of the Arctic (UArctic), Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate (CUSID), Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), SMU is actively working on developing the academic environment.
At SMU, you can get a bachelor, master and doctorate degree in different fields of study.
The academic calendar at SMU is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Canada. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 3,976 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 7,852 USD. Thanks to scholarships and financial aid, university students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. Check the university website for up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Academic calendar
Semesters
Scholarships
Yes
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
Local5,377USD/year
Foreign12,500USD/year
Master
Local3,976USD/year
Foreign8,804USD/year
Doctorate
Local4,235USD/year
Foreign7,852USD/year
Study programs at SMU
Engineering & Technology
Engineering
Study degree
BEng
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 90
Physics
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 80
Applied Sciences & Professions
Forensic Science
Study degree
Short Course Certificate
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Medicine
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 80
Social Justice and Community Studies
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 90
Medicine
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Study degree
BSc
Exams
IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Forensic Science
Study degree
Short Course Certificate
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Medicine
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 80
Law
Criminology
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Law
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 90
Computer Science & IT
Bachelor of Commerce in Computing and Information Systems
Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 80. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.5.
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
80
Master's degree at SMU
The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. In order to enroll at SMU for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 80 or higher. SMU provides an opportunity to get a master's degree remotely.
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
80
TOEFL PBT
550
Doctorate degree at SMU
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass IELTS with 6.5 points. The minimum score for TOEFL is 80.
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
80
TOEFL PBT
550
SMU campus
The campus of SMU is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs. The university has a functioning library. In addition to educational materials in various scientific areas, it contains a collection of classical and contemporary literature. SMU regularly accepts students for international exchange programs, providing both local and international students with the opportunity to come into contact with different cultures and gain unique experience.
After graduation, you can stay in Canada for a period of 1 to 3 years. To do this, the graduate draws up a special visa, which allows one to work even without an official offer from an employer. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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