Saint Mary's University
A current guide to Saint Mary's compact Halifax campus, Sobey School of Business, flexible Bachelor of Commerce, co-op, Türkiye admission requirements and 2026–27 international fees.
- LocationUrban Halifax campus
- Notable facultySobey School of Business
- Türkiye requirementLise Bitirme Diploması · min. 7/10, subjects min. 6/10
- Work experienceOptional co-op in eligible programs
- Main degreesArts · Commerce · Science · Engineering Diploma
A compact campus, clear business strength and city access
Saint Mary's offers Arts, Commerce, Science and Engineering Diploma programs on one walkable campus in Halifax's South End. It combines a medium-sized urban setting with a particularly visible professional focus through the Sobey School of Business.
The university also offers programs across psychology, computing, environmental science, astrophysics, international development, criminology and the humanities. Program structures and co-op eligibility must be checked separately.
What distinguishes Saint Mary's
- A compact South End campus combining classes, residence and student services
- Twelve BComm majors and flexible combinations through the Sobey School
- Co-op options in eligible Arts, Commerce and Science programs
- Applied interdisciplinary pathways such as Computing Science and Business Administration
- A distinct single-campus profile within Halifax's university landscape
Learning in Halifax: between campus and city
Saint Mary's is urban but still forms a clear campus centre through its connected buildings, residences and athletics. It can suit students seeking city access without a fully dispersed downtown experience.
Halifax can extend learning through employers, public institutions and community organisations, but networking, projects and co-op remain competitive and require active participation.
Sobey Bachelor of Commerce: flexibility and experience
The Sobey BComm builds a broad business foundation in the first two years, followed by a choice among twelve majors, including accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, analytics and sustainability.
Students can consider double majors, minors, certificates and optional co-op. Co-op eligibility and employment are not automatic, and international students must meet work-permit rules.
Program and degree choices
Sobey School of Business
A BComm core followed by twelve majors, double-major routes, certificates, case competitions, investment activity, entrepreneurship and co-op options.
Arts
Major, minor and honours paths across criminology, economics, international development, psychology, politics, sociology, English, history and more.
Science
Laboratory and honours options in astrophysics, biology, chemistry, computing, environmental science, geology, mathematics, physics and psychology.
Combined and applied pathways
Computing Science and Business Administration, the Engineering Diploma and eligible co-op programs require coordinated prerequisite and workload planning.
Applying to Saint Mary's from Türkiye
Saint Mary's lists the General High School Education/Lise Bitirme Diploması for Türkiye, with a minimum 7/10 average and no mark below 6/10. Degree-specific English, mathematics and science prerequisites also apply.
Current English minimums include IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, pre-2026 TOEFL iBT 83 with no band below 20, PTE 58 or Duolingo 115 with no subscore below 95. Verify the relevant test scale and cycle.
International undergraduate tuition
CAD 33,010–33,340
The official 2026–27 table lists CAD 3,301 per half-credit course for Arts and Commerce and CAD 3,334 for Science and Engineering. A standard 30-credit/full course load is therefore about CAD 33,010 or CAD 33,340 in tuition.
Ancillary, student, health and dental, co-op, housing, food, books, transport and personal costs are additional. Course load and program can change the total; verify the current calculator and student account.
Admissions scholarships and entrance awards
By February 15
Applicants with a completed undergraduate application by February 15 may be assessed for competitive admissions scholarships. A separate Entrance Awards application covers awards based on academics, need, community and activities, including Presidential/Santamarian and eligible Sobey awards.
International applicants may be eligible, but awards are selective and do not guarantee full cost or renewal. Tuition reductions apply only to named school/program groups. Plan multi-year funding without assuming an award.
Who may be a good fit for Saint Mary's?
- Students seeking flexible business and applied learning
- Applicants preferring a compact, walkable Halifax campus
- Students ready to participate actively in co-op, cases, societies and networking
- Learners wanting Arts or Science options in a medium-sized institution
For Sobey, read degree flexibility and experience planning together
Saint Mary's may be less suitable for students seeking a very large research ecosystem or a King's-style core-text liberal arts experience. Co-op and scholarships should not be treated as guaranteed.
How TeamMate Academy supports a Saint Mary's application
We map the student's grades and courses to degree prerequisites and compare campus, program, co-op and budget fit across Halifax options.
- Türkiye credential and prerequisite mapping
- BComm major and co-op scenario comparison
- English-test planning
- Application, awards and residence timeline
- Multi-year budget
- Comparison with Dalhousie, King's and Acadia
This independent guide does not imply official representation, authorisation or partnership between TeamMate Academy and Saint Mary's University. Verify current admission, test, fee, award, co-op and immigration rules.