About Acadia University

Acadia University, a renowned liberal arts college in Nova Scotia, Canada, was founded in 1838. The university was an expansion of a Horton-based institution that was founded as Horton Academy in 1828. The institution's name has undergone numerous changes over the years, including Queen's College in 1838 and Acadia College in 1841. With 21 students and two staff members, the college opened its doors in 1839. It took on its current name in 1891. It is associated with both the International Association of Universities and the Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate (CUSID) (IAU).

The university's 250-acre campus, which is located in Wolfville's Annapolis Valley, is home to top-notch academic, administrative, recreational, and housing facilities. An comprehensive and distinctive collection of print, digital, and multimedia resources is kept by the university library. It provides areas for both private and group study, as well as equipment for scanning, copying, and printing. A swimming pool, dance studio, fitness centre, sports therapy clinic, One gymnasium, squash and racquetball courts, walking paths, and tennis courts are among the campus's sporting amenities. 12 on-campus dormitories housing more than 1500 students offer alternatives such high-rise, heritage, simple double rooms, and luxurious suites with contemporary conveniences. Students have access to local phone service, quick Internet, housekeeping, and on-site laundry. There are also convenience stores, medical services, student lounges, and dining options on-campus.

Theology, Pure and Applied Science, Arts, and Professional Studies make up the four faculties that make up Acadia University's academic organisation. Each faculty is further divided into a number of schools and departments that are each focused on a particular area of teaching or research. 200 programmes in business, education, music, engineering, applied sciences, history, theology, gender studies, theatre, and economics are available. The university's independent Division of Research and Graduate Studies is in charge of managing the graduate students and research programmes. The university's research environment promotes collaboration between faculty and student researchers in order to tackle pressing issues. For working adults, Open Acadia provides correspondence and remote learning courses.

Over 70 clubs and organisations at the institution cater to a variety of interests and pastimes. It also has 11 varsity teams, the Axewomen and Axemen, that compete in a variety of intercollegiate sports and contests. 3,574 students from 60 different nations make up the ethnically close-knit community at Acadia University, which also has more than 200 faculty members. 11 percent of the total student body are international students. The student-faculty ratio at Acadia is 14:1, with an average class size of 32 students.

A long list of Acadia University graduates who are successful leaders in their fields is available. Edgar Archibald (a politician and scientist), Norman Atkins (a senator from Canada), Ron Barkhouse (a professor), Paul Corkum (a physicist), Dale Frail (an astronomer), William Feindel (a neurosurgeon), Mark Day (an actor), Joanne Kelly (an actress), Alexandra Fuller (a writer), Paul Masotti (a football player), Rob Ramsay (a actor), Gary Graham (a musician), Bob Cameron (a football player), Heather Rankin (a (Businessman).

Why Acadia University?

• Offers small courses with a technologically advanced teaching and learning environment.
• Provides kids with a comprehensive education that includes a demanding and fruitful academic programme.
• More than 3400 undergraduate students enrol in one of the more than 200 degree combinations each year, coming from more than 50 different countries.
• 1:15 excellent faculty to student ratio.
• One of Canada's oldest and most esteemed universities, with 175 years of history.

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Acadia University English Language Requirement

An overseas applicant must demonstrate their English language competency through Acadia University-accepted English Language Tests. The University recognises the following exams and results as indicators of English proficiency: -

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