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Acadia University

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University Overview

Founded in 1838, the Acadia University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Wolfville (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Nova Scotia. Officially recognized by the Department of Advanced Education of Nova Scotia, Acadia University (AU) is a small-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. Acadia University (AU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 186-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Canadian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:Acadia University
Acronym:AU
Founded:1838
Motto:In pulvere vinces In dust, you conquer
Colours:Garnet and blue
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University Location

Address:15 University Avenue Wolfville B4P 2R6 Nova Scotia Canada
Tel:+1 (902) 542 1016
Fax: +1 (902) 585 1092

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Acadia University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Acadia University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Advanced Education of Nova Scotia


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Universities Canada (UC)
  • Maple League of Universities (MLU)
  • Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate (CUSID)
  • Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)
  • Canadian University Press (CUP)