Earn a recognized degree
Earn a recognized and respected degree
Mount Allison has been recognized by Maclean's annual university rankings as the top undergraduate university in Canada 24 times in the past 33 years — a record unmatched by any other university.
Program search — why choose Mount Allison
Prepare for your unique career path by choosing from our 50+ programs.
Experiential learning
Learn by doing
Experiential learning — or hands-on learning — is a core element of a Mount Allison education. With experiential learning opportunities available in every degree, you'll graduate with hands-on learning and real-world experience.
MtA Academics
For over 180 years, Mount Allison has been recognized as a leader in education providing students with broad, flexible learning and interdisciplinary study.
Benefit from small classes
With 2,300 students, the small class difference can be found across campus. Over 60% of our classes have 30 students or less with upper-year classes as small as three.
Build bonds in the classroom
You'll get to know your professors and fellow students, allowing you to broaden your worldview and make strong connections that last a lifetime.
Learn from leaders
You'll be taught, mentored, and supported by accomplished leaders in their field. Professors come to from all over the world to focus on teaching while pursuing their research.
Town
Fall in love with our small town
Whether you come from a small town or a big city, you'll discover the best of both worlds in Sackville — a buzzing cultural and social hub in a safe and secure environment.
Get financial support
Get financial support
Financing your degree is a team effort and we're here to help! Mount Allison helps remove the financial barriers to attending university through scholarships, bursaries, awards, and student employment.
Meet our alumni: Logan Grossman ('23)
Medical student, Dalhousie Medical School
"My experience with Mount Allison's rigorous and challenging academic environment has equipped me with the knowledge, critical thinking skills, and work ethic necessary to excel in medical school. The professors at Mount Allison are experts in their fields, and their passion for teaching and commitment to student success have been instrumental in my academic growth."
Hometown: Riverview, NB
Studied: Psychology, Biology
MtA Life
At Mount Allison, you'll become part of a tight-knit campus community that is culturally diverse, gender-inclusive, supportive, and welcoming.
Live, work, and play on campus
Mount Allison is a residential campus where you'll be steps from everything, providing safe, supportive, and convenient housing options.*
Get involved in our community
When you're just minutes from anywhere you want to be on or off campus, it makes it easy to dive in and get involved.
Discover the world
Opportunities for international experiences include study abroad programs, field schools, internships, research, and volunteering.
*First-year students are guaranteed a room in residence when you apply and pay your deposits by March 1
Go anywhere from here
Go anywhere from here
Your Mount Allison degree prepares you well for any career path! You'll graduate well for equipped to enter graduate or professional schools like law, dentistry, and medical — or to enter into the competitive job market.
Meet our alumni: Hudson Biko ('21)
Senior Communications Officer, Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's Health (CanWaCH)
"My job is a wonderful reflection of the experiences I had at Mount A — the interdisciplinary approach helped me consider and unpack ideas from different perspectives, the ability to conduct independent research sharpened my research skills within the field of international cooperation, and three years of hands-on experience within the communications teams on campus equipped me with a strong foundation to work in a dynamic, professional environment.”
Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya
Studied: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE), Environmental Studies, and International Politics