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St. Francis Xavier University

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University Overview

Established in 1853, the St. Francis Xavier University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Antigonish (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Nova Scotia. Officially recognized by the Department of Advanced Education of Nova Scotia, St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is a small-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 171-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. StFX also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:St. Francis Xavier University
Acronym:StFX
Founded:1853
Motto:Quaecumque Sunt Vera (Philippians 4:4-9) Whatsoever things are true
Colours:Blue and white
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University Location

Address:PO Box 5000 Antigonish B2G 1C0 Nova Scotia Canada
Tel:+1 (902) 863 3300
Fax: +1 (902) 867 5153

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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St. Francis Xavier University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

St. Francis Xavier 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)
  • Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate (CUSID)
  • Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)
  • Canadian University Press (CUP)
  • Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU)