Welcome to St. Thomas University.
A vibrant place to live and learn.
Aerial view of St. Thomas Campus
Founded in 1910, St. Thomas University boasts a unique campus community that’s united by scholarship and friendship. STU’s community of students and alumni spans across Canada and the world in the shape of award-winning authors, Rhodes Scholars, a federal court judge, a prime minister, a premier, an Olympic athlete, and the Speaker of the Senate of Canada. Whether you’re writing a paper, performing a play, representing STU on the court or field, volunteering, or studying for finals, you’ll value the support of the STU community.
Classes are small. Campus is beautiful. Culture is vibrant. Discussions are lively. Opportunities are endless. Debates are passionate. Topics are relevant. Professors are intelligent and accessible. Students are exceptional.
No other university in Canada specializes as exclusively in the liberal arts. The four-year Bachelor of Arts encompasses over 30 fields of study with numerous interdisciplinary options. St. Thomas is also recognized as a leader in the fields of International Relations, Economics, Human Rights, Criminology, Journalism, Social Work, and Education. Classes are small (average 31) and interactive with no class with more than 60 students. St. Thomas has attracted international students from more than 80 countries with a very strong scholarship programme that recognizes leadership and academic success.
University residence accommodation is guaranteed for all international students and there are numerous work opportunities on and off-campus.
Extraordinary Fun
- Go for a walk/run/bike along the beautiful Saint John River on over 80 kms of trails in Fredericton.
- Go whale watching in the Bay of Fundy which has the world’s largest tides.
- Take a short drive to the United States for some shopping.
- See amazing musicians at the internationally recognized “Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival”.
Fall view from Campus