Sobey School of Business (Saint Mary's University) · Halifax, NS, Canada

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from 6.5
IELTS — Foundation / Pre-Master's
8
programmes available
from CA$8,000
cost / year
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Programmes

8 programmes across 2 fields

Bachelor's, master's and preparatory programmes for those with IELTS below 7 or who need a bridging year.

Do I qualify?

Admission requirements

Documents and scores

  • School certificate / diploma
    certificate ≈70–80% (B+) guideline
  • IELTS
    from 6.5
  • Motivation letter
    1 page
  • References
    1–2 from teachers / employer
  • Proof of funds
    ~CA$15,000 held for 28+ days

IELTS below 6.5? That's not a blocker.

Via Foundation (1 year) you can enrol with IELTS from 6.5, via Pre-Master's — from 5.5–6.0. After the pathway — a guaranteed progression to a bachelor's or master's.

* The GPA threshold is to be confirmed — this university does not publish an exact value. Your manager will clarify it individually.

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Who has already enrolled through us

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Where to live and study

Housing & campuses (click for details)

Where to live — real prices

SMU Student Residence

On-campus residence at Saint Mary's University, Halifax, with meal plan options.

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Homestay in Halifax

Homestay with Halifax host families, meals included, arranged by SMU International.

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Private Rental — Halifax

Shared apartments in Halifax — one of Canada's most liveable and affordable university cities.

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Campuses — where lectures take place

Halifax, NS
Saint Mary's University Campus

Main campus of Saint Mary's University in Halifax, home to the Sobey School of Business and a thriving international student community.

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About the university

Sobey School of Business (Saint Mary's University)

The Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's University (SMU) is one of Atlantic Canada's leading business schools, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Founded in 1802, Saint Mary's University is one of Canada's oldest universities, with the Sobey School offering AACSB-accredited undergraduate and graduate business programs to a diverse international student body.

The Sobey School is particularly strong in accounting, finance, marketing, and MBA programs, and is well regarded for its MBA with Co-op and the innovative Master of Science in Global Leadership. SMU's business programs benefit from strong ties to Halifax's growing financial, technology, and ocean industries.

International students at SMU enjoy Halifax's reputation as a welcoming, student-friendly city with a low cost of living compared to Toronto or Vancouver. Halifax is Nova Scotia's capital and Atlantic Canada's largest city, with a growing technology and innovation sector and strong employment opportunities for graduates.

Rankings and facts

  • AACSB-accredited Sobey School of Business
  • Saint Mary's University founded 1802, Halifax NS
  • MBA, MBA with Co-op, MSc Global Leadership
  • Atlantic Canada's growing tech and ocean industries hub
  • Low cost of living vs Toronto/Vancouver
  • Atlantic Immigration Program pathways
  • Post-Graduation Work Permit eligible
Good to know

Visa, insurance, documents

Студенческая виза

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Тип Tier 4/Student. Готовим CAS-номер от университета, помогаем с заявлением и собеседованием. Срок оформления — 3-4 недели.

Медицинская страховка

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NHS-плата (IHS) включена в стоимость визы. Дополнительная страховка — по желанию.

Перевод документов

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Переводим аттестат/диплом, апостилируем при необходимости. Работаем с проверенными бюро в Алматы и Астане.

Финансовое подтверждение

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Выписка со счёта на 28+ дней. Сумма зависит от города (~£1334/мес для Лондона, ~£1023/мес для остальных).

Timeline

When to apply to Sobey School of Business (Saint Mary's University)

⏱ Time left until the nearest application deadline: — days. The application takes 3–5 weeks — start today.

Application deadlines

  • 1 March 2027 8 progs.

Dates are collected from official sources and aggregators and may change — confirm during a consultation.

September – November

Applications open for the next academic year.

January – March

Deadlines for the main autumn intakes. Tests and interviews if required.

March – June

Conditional offers, confirming grades, applying for a Study Permit.

June – August

Receiving the Study Permit, booking accommodation, flight.

Location

Sobey School of Business (Saint Mary's University) on the map

Halifax, NS, Canada

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