Acadia University

We trace our roots to 1838, when Baptist leaders reached a breaking point in their ability to access higher education. If they could not become students or teachers at other universities because of their denomination, they would create their own university and remove barriers for themselves and others.

In 1884, Acadia pushed down another roadblock by admitting women to its university. 

Fast forward to 1996, and Acadia integrated the use of notebook computers into the undergraduate curriculum and featured innovations in teaching and support. The Acadia Advantage initiative arguably revolutionized learning at the Wolfville, N.S. campus and beyond.

Because of its pioneering efforts, Acadia is a laureate of Washington’s Smithsonian Institution and a part of the permanent research collection of the National Museum of American History. It is the only Canadian university selected for inclusion in the Education and Academia category of the Computerworld Smithsonian Award.

Acadia University is among the best in its class in Canada. We offer a research environment that is both intimate and expansive, one in which students and faculty are engaged in rigorous inquiries that in some cases are locally focused, others which have a global reach, and many of which are increasingly interdisciplinary in nature. The University takes great pride in the skill of its faculty researchers and the important mentoring roles they assume with students. With a large number of undergraduate Honours programs, most of which are thesis-based, and thirteen graduate programs, students receive one-on-one research mentoring by highly skilled faculty members who are actively engaged in research.

Our friendly staff provide supports such as career advising, workshops, online job postings, as well as employer recruitment and networking events. Our services are also available to alumni. We're here to support you every step of the way.