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    St. Francis Xavier University

    university
    Antigonish, Nova Scotia, 🇨🇦 CanadaFounded 1853
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    About St. Francis Xavier University

    St. Francis Xavier University was founded in 1853 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Known for its tight-knit community and the iconic X-Ring, it consistently ranks among Canada's top primarily undergraduate universities.

    Best known for

    • Top primarily undergraduate university
    • X-Ring tradition
    • Strong community
    • Service learning
    • Small class sizes

    Type

    university

    Founded

    1853

    Total students

    Not verified

    Indian students

    Not verified

    Antigonish campus
    Schwartz School of Business
    Keating Centre

    Popular Programs

    Business
    Science
    Arts
    Nursing
    Education
    Human Kinetics

    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

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    See official tuition fees

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

    Scholarships

    • Entrance Scholarship ($1,000–$4,000)
    • International Student Award

    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 Antigonish

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

    Student Life

    Live activity from Indian students at St. Francis Xavier University.

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