Acadia University campus
Wolfville, Canada
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Acadia University

Wolfville·university·Est. 1838
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#1001

QS Rank

$24,000

Tuition/yr

4,000

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About Acadia University

Acadia University is a public, predominantly undergraduate university located in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada, with some graduate programs at the master's level and one at the doctoral level. The enabling legislation consists of the Acadia University Act and the Amended Acadia University Act 2000.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#1001

Campus & Location

Province

Nova Scotia

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: CAD 550–900/mo | Food: CAD 300–470/mo | Small Annapolis Valley town.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Standard PGWP — 3 years. Atlantic Immigration Program.

For Nepali students

Beautiful small-town Nova Scotia setting. Atlantic Immigration Program for faster PR. Lower tuition and living costs than Ontario. Strong computer science and business programs.

Programs(2)

MBA

Acadia School of Business

Business & Management
MBA~$18k/yr1 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3+septemberPGWP

Bachelor of Computer Science

School of Computer Science

Computer Science & IT
Bachelor's~$19k/yr4 yrIELTS 6.5+septemberCo-opPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-26 · Source: https://www2.acadiau.ca. Information may change — verify with Acadia University’s official website before applying.