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Mount Allison recognized as top undergraduate university in Canada


Mount Allison has been named the top primarily undergraduate university in Canada 25 times in the past 34 years by Maclean’s annual university rankings — a record unmatched by any other university.
2,300+
Number of students
50+
Programs
1839
Established
16:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
14
Average upper-year class size
41
Average first and second-year class size
$4.5M
available in scholarships, bursaries, and awards
76%
of our entering class received an entrance award
30%
of students employed at Mount Allison
110+
Clubs and societies
240+
Varsity athletes
85+
Number of countries represented by our students
12
residences with their own unique personalities
85%
of first-year students live in residence
11-240
students per residence

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Access financial support


Financing your degree is a team effort and we're here to help. Mount Allison provides over $5.5 million in scholarships, bursaries, and awards each year.

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Learn through experience


With experiential learning opportunities available in every degree, you'll graduate Mount Allison with hands-on learning and real-world experience.

Live on campus


Mount Allison is a residential campus where you will live, learn, work, and play. Residence living is the foundation for your Mount Allison experience.

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Students quickly discover the endless opportunities to get highly involved in extracurriculars on and off campus and say these are some of the most valuable learning experiences of their time at Mount Allison.
    Thanksgiving – University Closed
    Presidents Speaker Series – Prof. David M. Shribman
    Open House
    2025-26 Applications Open
    Deadline for May 2025 Graduation Application
    Important financial due dates

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    The Wellness Centre is holding a flu vaccination clinic in Tweedie Hall (1st floor, Student Centre) on Thursday, Oct. 24, and Friday, Oct. 25. Book your appointment and download the consent form at mta.ca/campus-updates
    Learn more about Neil MacEachern, Mount Allison's Interim Director of Athletics and Recreation. In our recent Q&A session, Neil discusses student-athlete success and the impact of athletics on campus life. Read more at mta.ca/news
    Anne Price Lautenschlager ('24) — What's next? Anne will be taking a year off before graduate school to travel and work. She also hopes to publish two books that she wrote during her time at Mount Allison.

"I really appreciated the English department's knowledge, warmth, and creative encouragement. It was wonderful to be able to pursue creative writing opportunities."
    Mount Allison University is proud to announce Elyse Surette-DiMuzio as its new Entrepreneur-in-Residence for the upcoming 2024-25 year. She brings a wealth of experience in digital strategy, marketing, and communications, having worked with some of the most high-profile clients across Canada, the U.S., and beyond. 

Read more at mta.ca/news

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