Acadia University

Founded in 1838, Acadia University is consistently ranked among Canada's top undergraduate universities. Our small size and welcoming community make us a special destination, drawing students from nearly every Canadian province and over 50 countries worldwide. Take advantage of our strong academic programs within our four faculties – Arts, Pure and AppliedSciences, Professional Studies, and Theology. Our liberal arts curriculum encourages personal development, and collaborative learning experiences led by award-winning professors. Acadia is a place devoted to helping its students succeed academically and in life. By choosing Acadia, you enter a world of opportunity with an unparalleled learning experience.

It was out of my comfort zone to go on my own outside of Europe for the first time, but that was one of my main reasons to go on exchange.
a WUR exchange student

General information

Academic calendar Fall Term (September-December), Winter Term (January-April)
Language of instruction English
Restrictions Additional requirement for non EU universities: GPA 7.0 or higher. Nursing, Education, Music Therapy, and Mathematics Education are not available to exchange students.
Important course information Some courses are reserved only for programme students. Graduate programs (5000 level courses) are not open to incoming students but WUR graduate students are welcome to take undergraduate Acadia courses. Some courses are taught every second year, so they may not be available during the exchange.
Extra information Housing guaranteed

Overview of partners and agreement

Further information

Relevant programme courses - Academic Calendar
Biology Pg. 121-127
Chemistry Pg. 135-138
Economics Pg. 149-152
Environmental Science Pg. 165-166
Environmental and Sustainability Studies Pg. 166-167
Geology Pg. 171-173
Nutrition Pg. 212-215

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