Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) is committed to being a model of creative teaching and research that nurtures socially responsible global citizens. With a unique blend of passion and individuality, MSVU is a university with unparalleled social impact at home, across the country, and around the world.
Incoming Exchange
- Average 73% on the numerical scale, or
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Completion of at least 2 semesters at home institution
If English is not your first language or the instruction language at your institution, please submit one of the following documents as your proof of English proficiency:
- TOEFL iBT: 86 with no score below 21, or
- IELTS 6.5 with no score below 6.0, or
- CAEL 70 with no score below 60, or
- other official documents may be considered upon request
MSVU does not accept application directly from applicants. Applicants must apply through the coordinating department responsible for exchange programs at your home institution. Your coordinator will email the following information to us at global@msvu.ca:
- Nominee’s Full Name (Given Name and Family Name)
- Nominee’s Date of Birth
- Nominee’s Email
- Nominee’s Program at Home Institution
- Nominee’s Intended Term(s) at MSVU
Nomination Deadlines:
- May 20 for Fall Semester (September – December)
- Sep 20 for Winter Semester (January – April)
- Jan 31 for the ELAP and SC scholarships (details down below on this page)
Application Deadlines:
- June 20 for Fall Semester (September – December)
- October 20 for Winter Semester (January – April)
- Feb 15 for the ELAP and SC scholarships (details down below on this page)
Tip: The sooner you submit your application the better because the classes and campus residence become full very quickly. If you submit your application late, there will be very limitted or no class and residence options for you.
Application Steps:
- Download and install Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (the link goes to Adobe’s official website)
- Download and save the Incoming Exchange Application Form (fillable PDF)
- Open and fill out the application form on your computer by using Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
- Ask your coordinator to email the following documents to us at global@msvu.ca:
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- the completed Application Form
- a scanned copy of your passport identification page
- a professional headshot (such as an ID photo)
- original transcript (in English)
- proof of English proficiency
- course descriptions (in English) of all the courses you will have completed in your home institution before your exchange at MSVU
All exchange students must register in a full time course load, which ranges from 3 to 5 courses.
* Note that 5 courses would be the number of courses that a student would complete per semester if they plan to complete their degree on time. This means that 5 courses can be seen as equivalent to 30 ECTS.
*All course requests submitted are pending approval based on the following criteria:
- Space in the class
- Completion of any necessary prerequisites as evaluated by the course professor considering the request
Incoming exchange students are required to purchase the International Student Health Plan through MSVU upon their arrival.
The cost of International Student Health Plan:
- For a full academic year, please find the cost of the International Student Health Plan here (in “Non-refundable Fees”).
- For one semester, the cost will be prorated.
Students who would like to live on campus need to apply online: http://www.msvu.ca/residence.
The cost of room and board can be seen here.
To find how much you need to pay, please log in to your myMount and check your balance after you have registered for classes.
Fees must be paid before the deadline in each semester. Usually, the deadline is the 7th day after classes begin. Please find the deadlines here.
International students are encouraged to pay fees via Convera, or Wire Transfer if Convera doesn’t work for you. Or, if you study at MSVU for 1 academic year, you can open a bank account here and pay your fees via online banking. The International Education Centre will help you open a bank account after you arrive at the campus.
Instructions on Course Selection and Registration:
- Do not select course levels above your year of study. For instance, if you are in your 3rd year, please select courses at Level 3000 or below.
- Avoid online sections (unless there are no on-campus options).
- Avoid sections with some people on waitlist.
- Do not choose sections for specific cohorts, such as Bermudan Cohort or JC Cohort.
- Do not select courses in the following programs:
- Education
- Graduate Studies (unless your institution has an agreement with MSVU)
- Child Youth Studies (unless your institution has an agreement with MSVU)
Click here to Search for Courses (Please select “Advanced Search”)
Grading Scheme
The grading system is alphabetic and the GPA points are given for each grade. Please find the details on the Grading Scheme in the Academic Calendar.
Transcript of Acaemic Record
Once you have received your final grades, you can request an official copy of transcript. Please read the instructions on how to request an official copy of transcript.
MSVU has a team of dedicated professionals who are ready to help when you need it. From the orientation for new international students, academic advising, physical and mental well-being, to counselling, our services are free-of-charge and available to incoming exchange students.
- International Education Centre
- Centre for Academic Advising and Student Success
- Residence Life on Campus
- Health and Wellness
- Accessibility
- IT Services
- Athletics and Recreation
Study Permit Required or Not: If you study in Canada for less than 6 months, you will be eligible to study without a study permit. Otherwise, you will need to apply for a study permit. Click here to check (the link goes to the Canadian government’s website).
Visa (or eTA) Required or Not: It depends on what your nationality is. Click here to check (the link goes to the Canadian government’s website).
Processing Times of Application for Study Permit or Visa (eTA): Click here to check (the link goes to the Canadian government’s website).
Preparation for Your Travel to Canada:
If a Study Permit is NOT required for you to study in Canada, please visit: https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid (the link goes to the Canadian government’s website). Otherweise, please also visit Arriving in Canada.
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Questions regarding nomination, application, and admissions for exchange students, please contact:
Mahx Mason
International Partnerships Coordinator
global@msvu.ca
+1(902) 457-6199
Mount Saint Vincent University
International Education Center (SA101C)
166 Bedford Highway, Halifax, NS, B3M2J6
Canada
Questions regarding exchange agreements and policies, please contact:
Amy Braye
Manager, International Education Centre
amy.braye@msvu.ca
+1(902) 457-6130
Instagram: msvu_global
Scholarships
The Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) scholarships, granted by the Government of Canada via EduCanada, provide students from post-secondary institutions located in Latin America and the Caribbean with short-term exchange opportunities for study or research in Canadian post-secondary institutions, at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels.
Please visit the EduCanada’s official website for detailed information on eligibility, Scholarship Value and Duration, Application Process, and Scholarship Conditions.
Note: Application for the 2024-2025 academic year is now open. Nomination deadline is Jan 31. Candidates are required to submit to global@msvu.ca all the Application Pakcage and Forms listed above and the supporting documents required on the EduCanada’s official website by Feb 15, 2024.
The Study in Canada Scholarships is a Short-term Exchange Program under Global Affairs Canada’s International Scholarships Program. It aims to increase opportunities for Canadian post-secondary institutions to welcome international students from a wide range of countries and territories on short-term exchanges for study or research.
Please visit the EduCanada’s official website for detailed information on eligibility, Scholarship Value and Duration, Application Process, and Scholarship Conditions.
Note: Application for the 2024-2025 academic year is now open. Nomination deadline is Jan 31. Candidates are required to submit to global@msvu.ca all the Application Pakcage and Forms listed above and the supporting documents required on the EduCanada’s official website by Feb 15, 2024.
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