Nova Scotia Agricultural College

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Nova Scotia Agricultural College (NSAC) is a specialized university where learning, research and industry converge to create a unique environment for students. NSAC’s programs are driven by real-world challenges to which science holds the key. Imagine learning from active researchers who spend time solving industry problems, or learning complicated concepts and analyses with only 11 other students in the class. Small classes mean individualized support and customized teaching.

Consistently ranked as one of the most research intensive universities in Atlantic Canada, NSAC offers students a rich environment where hands-on learning is the norm. On-campus greenhouses, laboratories, aquaculture facilities and a modern farm complex give students a hands-on environment where they can test theories and ideas right away.

At NSAC, it is understood that university isn’t just about academics. That’s why NSAC supports varsity teams and student-led initiatives. The number of extra-curricular activities a student can participate in is not limited and NSAC does whatever it can to help students succeed in both academics and extra activities.

NSAC also understands that postsecondary education is expensive. That’s why it has given scholarships and bursaries to 35 per cent of its students.

NSAC is located just outside the Town of Truro, in the the village of Bible Hill, Nova Scotia. It is one hour from Halifax by car and only 40 minutes from the Halifax International Airport. NSAC is about one day’s car ride from Boston or Montreal.

For more on NSAC’s programs, professors and researchers, visit nsac.ca.

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Student fees

Canadian student fees  2010 - 2011 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $4,217 - $5,239
Graduate tuition fees: $1,706 - $6,232

International student fees  2010 - 2011 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $11,000
Graduate tuition fees: $7,176– $12,444

* Source: Statistics Canada. Fees for general programs in agriculture.

Note: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.

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Student enrolment

2010 rounded preliminary fall enrolment *
Full-time (undergraduates): 790
Full-time (graduates): 80
Part-time (undergraduates): 90
Part-time (graduates): 10

Mount Saint Vincent University

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Established in 1873, Mount Saint Vincent University (the Mount) has the best of both worlds. A beautiful campus overlooking the Bedford Basin, that is located just minutes from downtown Halifax. A leader in distance education, the Mount offers 10 full undergraduate degree programs and four graduate degree programs available through Distance Learning and Continuing Education.

The Mount offers bachelor’s degrees in arts and science, education and professional studies. It also offers a number of graduate degrees and a variety of certificates and diplomas. Many of the professional studies programs are unique to the Mount and are recognized internationally. With practicum and cooperative study opportunities, students gain hands-on experience they can apply in the workforce. And with small class sizes, students at the Mount will know their classmates and professors by name.

The Mount ranks among the top three undergraduate universities in Canada for Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council grants. The university has more than doubled the number of undergraduate students holding research assistantships over the last three years, while graduate research assistantships have also increased. These unique opportunities can be life changing for students, opening up professional possibilities and new aspirations.

A diverse mix of more than 4,000 women and men from across Canada and from more than 60 countries take advantage of the Mount’s programs and unique sense of community through on-campus classes or at a distance.

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Student fees

Canadian student fees  2010 - 2011 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $4,265 - $5,550
Graduate tuition fees: $6,330 - $7,615

International student fees  2010 - 2011 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $10,845
Graduate tuition fees: $12,910

* Source: Statistics Canada. Fees for general programs in arts and humanities.

Note: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.