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Welcome to Mount Allison

Mount Allison recognized as top undergraduate university in Canada


Mount Allison has been named the top primarily undergraduate university in Canada 24 times in the past 33 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.

Get Involved


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.
    Tipi Raising Ceremony
    Mount Allison Career Week
    Thanksgiving – University Closed
    2025-26 Applications Open
    Deadline for May 2025 Graduation Application
    Important financial due dates

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    After graduating from Mount Allison in 2024, Rachel Walker is pursuing the Bachelor of Secondary Education program at Mount Saint Vincent University. 

"The English dept. is a small community which allows you to connect with your professors and peers. It is rewarding to look back and reflect on the knowledge and relationships they have brought you."
    Meredith Lewis ('24) will be working at the Confederation Centre of the Arts as a Development Coordinator. 

"The Political Science department is full of extremely passionate professors who are happy to help you every step of the way. I loved my time there and the community that surrounded the program."
    Fall Open House is only 2 weeks away! Register today: mta.ca/openhouse
Learn about our academics, financial aid, residence life, support services, and how to get involved — directly from current students, faculty, and staff! Open House is also your chance to win great prizes, including a $5,000 Residence Room Prize.
    Our Recruitment and Admissions counsellors are on the road visiting high schools to share more about Mount Allison with prospective students! Keep an eye out for these smiling faces at your high school. 

Wondering where we'll be? Check out our events calendar: https://discover.mta.ca/RecruitNewWFE/Events

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