Quick links Student fees Student enrolment Programs and degrees Student facilities and services University research International education Web site: www.mta.ca

Mount Allison University

62 York Street
Sackville, New Brunswick E4L 1E2
Telephone: 506-364-2269

Profile

Mount Allison, located in Sackville, New Brunswick, is a primarily undergraduate liberal arts and science university with a controlled enrolment of approximately 2,350 full-time students. Mount Allison offers undergraduate degrees in arts, fine arts, commerce, music and science, including a new Bachelor of Science in Aviation; it also provides a Master’s of Science to a select group of students. It is a compact, scholarly community designed to foster excellence in teaching, mentoring and student-centred research in small classes, with a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. The strength and reputation of this nurturing environment is partly reflected in a number of key areas, including a commitment to the environment, globalization, public service and citizenship, and creativity in the arts and sciences – all underpinnings of its Strategic Statement. As a result of careful planning, Mount Allison has the largest number of Rhodes Scholars per capita in the British Commonwealth and one of the largest endowments per capita among universities in Canada.

Mount Allison University is home to the new Ron Joyce Centre for Business Studies and the new, state-of-the-art Wallace McCain Student Centre. The campus combines historical and modern facilities and well-kept grounds, making it one of the most beautiful in Canada.

The unique and creative Mount Allison experience integrates an excellent academic program with an abundance of extracurricular and cultural activities. There is no one single Mount Allison experience; instead, a series of rich and compelling experiences, opportunities and possibilities reflecting students’ interests, decisions and choices, challenging them creatively, socially and intellectually.

The Mount Allison experience is more than a degree. It is a stepping stone to a larger world, whether of further graduate or professional studies or employment. Mount Allison graduates have the personal capacity to contribute meaningfully to society and the world around them.  

History
Year of foundation: 1839
Former names of the institution: Wesleyan Academy (1839-1862); Mount Allison Wesleyan College (1862-1886); University of Mount Allison College (1886-1913).

Student fees

Canadian student fees  2009 - 2010 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $6,720

International student fees  2009 - 2010 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $13,440

* Source: Statistics Canada. Fees for general programs in arts and humanities.

Note: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.

Students enrolment

2009 rounded preliminary fall enrolment *
Full-time (undergraduates): 2,400
Full-time (graduates): 10
Part-time (undergraduates): 80

* Source: Association of Atlantic Universities

Programs and degrees

Note: The program information is compiled by AUCC staff in cooperation with staff at member institutions. The programs are classified according to the Classification of Instructional Programs 2000. To search for the programs offered by this institution, please consult the Directory of Canadian Universities’ programs database online at http://www.aucc.ca/can_uni/search/index_e.html.

Student facilities and services

Personal support services
Gay/lesbian student resources and positive space, wellness centre with nurse health educator and other medical services, personal counselling services, services for students with disabilities, harassment advisor, SHARE helpline for students, student ombudsman, chapel, chaplain, multi-faith prayer room, international student centre, on-campus employment opportunities, residence life programming, safety on campus (emergency poles, campus police), childcare.

Academic support services
Academic advisors, career counselling and resource centre, innovative leadership program, service learning opportunities, international advisor, Meighen Centre (assistance for students with a learning disability), peer counselling services, study skills and exam preparation programs, career resource centre, writing resource centre.

First-year student programs
Campus tours, open house, first-year academic advisors, orientation programs (including special orientation for international, mature, off-campus and transfer students), study skills and exam preparation programs, writing resource centre, peer counselling services, career resource centre.

Housing
On-campus: Mount Allison is a residential university with housing facilities available for approximately 50 percent of the student population. More than 90 percent of first-year students choose to live in residence. Each residence is unique and provides a positive living and learning environment, which promotes a balanced university experience. Accommodations are guaranteed to all first-year students who meet admission and deposit deadlines. All buildings are co-ed with wing to wing or integrated bathrooms. Forty percent of rooms are either single or ensuite style and 60 percent are double accommodation. Campbell Hall, a newly built residence and winner of CBIP Award for incorporation of environment features, offers single and double rooms with ensuite bathrooms. Cuthbertson House, an environmentally sustainable residence, gives students the opportunity to employ environmental practices and policies in residence living. Carriage House is home to the new "Animal House" where students, with the assistance of the Moncton SPCA, will have assigned pets to foster. Bermuda House has reopened as the Global Village. The University offers an unlimited meal plan which allows students unlimited access to the dining hall including three late evening days where options are available until midnight. Annual costs: room, $3,873 - $5,097; board, $3,299 - $3,634.

Off-campus: Off-campus housing is readily available and accessible to campus. Off-campus housing costs range from: $80 - $110/week for room and board; $300 - $470/month for one-bedroom apartments; three-bedroom+ house, $800+/month. Most students live within a 10-minute walk to campus. There are meal plan packages available for students living off-campus.

Student assistance
Undergraduate: Mount Allison disburses in excess of $2 million annually on scholarships, bursaries and prizes. In September 2009, more than 65 percent of the entering class received an entrance scholarship or bursary. Scholarships range from approximately $500 to $12,000 fully renewable for four years. Eligibility will be considered automatically as part of the admissions process. Students with a calculated admission average of 80 percent and over are considered for entrance scholarships. Canadian and international students are considered equally. Mount Allison scholarships are based on academic standing, extracurricular involvement, leadership and participation in campus life. The Bell Scholarships require submission of a 500-word essay in addition to strong academic ability, leadership potential, volunteer work, extra-curricular activities, work experience and good citizenship. Mount Allison bursaries are based on financial need. The average bursary is between $500 and $1,500, with several valued up to $2,500. In addition, there are bursaries to help with the purchase of textbooks and art supplies.

University research

Mount Allison’s researchers explore issues of fundamental concern to Canadians today -- climate change, new drug discovery, culture and creativity, global politics and national identity.

Mount Allison is renewing and renovating its research facilities, including the addition of a new state-of-the-art Aqua lab, which simulates ocean environments for research on fish, and new environmental controls in our chemistry labs.

Students are engaged in research throughout their degrees. Through fellowships and internships, they work closely with internationally recognized researchers. Students enjoy excellent access to funding for self-directed summer research in all disciplines. Students are regularly invited to participate in workshops and conferences where they have the opportunity to meet with the best minds in the world.

The small size means access, support and collaboration. Mount Allison's reputation for research excellence means a world of opportunity for students and faculty alike.

International education

Mount Allison is committed to an increasingly global educational environment, through collaborative research, cross-cultural clubs, and academic student exchange and study-abroad programs. While achieving its goal of a 10 percent international student population, the university is enhancing the services it provides for international students, including a president’s committee on international students, a senate committee responsible for internationalization policies, an international advisor, a vibrant international orientation process and an international centre in the new Wallace McCain Student Centre, which opened in September 2008. A strong local World University Service of Canada chapter and Mount Allison's Society of All Nations offer international support and perspective. Academic credit is available for student-initiated international experiential learning. This is a valuable enhancement to an extensive suite of for-credit exchanges and study abroad programs, including the prestigious Killam Fellowship. Exchange opportunities for study and research (14 programs in 11 different countries) are complemented by four study abroad programs in the United States, France, China and India. Our Leadership Mount Allison program includes a global connect option that provides international leadership opportunities. Mount Allison has recently partnered on two NAFTA North American Mobility Projects, increasing the movement of students and faculty between Canada, the United States and Mexico over the next four years. Finally, Mount Allison is committed to the involvement of its faculty and staff in the networks that support international education in Canadian universities, including the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada and the Canadian Bureau for International Education.

Contact
Adam Christie, Manager
International Affairs
Telephone: 506-364-2116
Email: achristie@mta.ca
Website: www.mta.ca/administration/sas/international_programmes/