StFX is a university in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, known for its teaching, small classes, and one of Atlantic Canada's oldest institutions.
StFX is one of the oldest Atlantic Canadian universities. It is located in the Maritime town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, in Mi'kma'ki, the unceded ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaw people. Graduates are recognized across the globe by the X-Ring and the Xaverian spirit of social justice and community mindedness.
StFX is known for the quality of its teaching. Small class sizes create an intimate and collaborative learning environment. The university offers hands-on learning and research opportunities for undergraduates, and a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional diploma programs. It lists a Research Chairs program and research institutes, centres, and networks.
The campus combines historic architecture and modern facilities, with New England-style architecture and green lawns and tree-lined paths for walking. Over the past two decades, StFX has invested nearly half a billion dollars in learning spaces, labs, and facilities. Residence communities are home to 90% of first-year students. Listed facilities include the Angus L. Macdonald Library, laptop lending, 3D printing, study spaces, a reading room, campus dining, and recreation and active living facilities.
Admission requirements are set by category, including high school, International Baccalaureate, transfer/mature, nursing, teacher education, graduate studies, diploma programs, and visiting students. Conditional admission is based on Grade 11 marks for the September intake. Major Scholarship assessment uses first term Grade 12 marks for the January intake. Competitive programs, such as BSc Nursing, have their own admission process.