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    Acadia University

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    Wolfville, Nova Scotia, 🇨🇦 CanadaFounded 1838
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    About Acadia University

    Acadia University was founded in 1838 in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. In 1996, it became the first university in Canada to provide laptops to every incoming student, pioneering technology-enhanced learning.

    Best known for

    • Laptop university (first in Canada)
    • Small-town charm
    • Wolfville and Annapolis Valley
    • Strong undergraduate education
    • Community engagement

    Type

    university

    Founded

    1838

    Total students

    Not verified

    Indian students

    Not verified

    Wolfville campus
    K.C. Irving Centre
    Acadia Athletics Complex

    Popular Programs

    Business
    Computer Science
    Kinesiology
    Environmental Science
    Music
    Education

    Full program list: official website.

    Admission for Indian Students

    1

    Apply directly online

    2

    Submit transcripts

    3

    IELTS/TOEFL required

    IELTS

    6.5 (min 6.0 each)

    TOEFL

    80

    GPA / Marks

    70%+ (Indian boards)

    Source not verified — always confirm details on the institution's official admissions page before applying.

    Tuition

    Official figure unavailable

    International tuition

    We don't publish this figure until we can name the source and the year it covers.

    See official tuition fees

    Tuition varies by program and year. Always confirm the fee for your program on the official fee schedule.

    Scholarships

    • International Student Entrance Award ($2,000–$5,000)

    Eligibility and amounts change each year — check the university's awards office before applying.

    Intakes & Deadlines

    Intakes

    Fall (September)
    Winter (January)

    Application deadline

    Rolling

    Application fee

    CAD $50

    Deadlines are indicative and differ by program — confirm on the official admissions page.

    Cost of Living in Wolfville

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    Official minimum living funds for your visa: IRCC — proof of financial support

    Student Life

    Live activity from Indian students at Acadia University.

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