Mount Saint Vincent University
School info
3.3
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.4
Food
3
Clubs
2.7
Facilities
3.6
Internet
2.9
Location
3.4
Opportunities
3.4
Safety
3.7
Social
2.8
Happiness
3.6
Basic Information
Location
- Halifax, NS
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Public liberal arts university
- Established: 1873; 151 years ago (1873)
- Founder: Sisters of Charity of New York, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Academic information
Degree Courses
- Over 75
Key Area
- Developmental Psychobiology
- Women
- Gender
- and Social Justice
- Social Innovation and Community Engagement in Military Affairs
- Early Childhood Well-being
- Food Security and Aging Research
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 4,418
- Undergraduates: 3,318
- Postgraduates: 1,100
Notable Alumni
- Corazon Cojuangco-Aquino
- Aline Griffith
- Countess of Romanones
- Bernard McGuirk
- Noreen Culhane
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Good reviews
Overall 4.6
Almost perfect school with very high acceptance rate
Overall 4.6
I transferred from SMU to The Mount this year. I'm going in to my second semester of PR at the university and I can honestly say that I've never been treated so well. Profs are knowledgeable, have real world experience, and will help you network. Some are deputy ministers, other are former CNS employees. Co-Op program is great!
Overall 4.5
Mount Saint Vincent University is beautiful. All the students and staff are kind. Everyone care about one-another. The campus is small and picturesque.
Overall 4.4
The Mount is a very unique school. The students care a lot, the profs care a lot, everyone cares a lot. Societies are easy to get into, and even if you are having troubles there are tons of people to help you with them. Small class sizes gives the teachers an opportunity to interact which helped me learn a ton.
Overall 4.3
Just a great environment to be studying at.
Overall 4.3
I LOVE THIS UNIVERSITY - The professors actually care if you come to class or not, they know you by name; If you respect the profs, they will respect you as well.
Overall 4.2
I absolutely love MSVU. It is so nice to study outside of the hustle and bustle of downtown Halifax, but still be close enough to enjoy it when you want. Faculty is amazing here, and everyone wants to see you succeed. Interesting courses and beautiful campus too. I would reccommend this school to anyone as I have loved my time here thus far.
Overall 4.2
$10 cab ride from downtown Halifax where all the clubs are. Not a party school but being so close to downtown you can party whenever. Student Union holds fun movie nights and karaoke at Vinnies. Awesome programs and so many chances to build your career not just go to school and have no idea what to do when you're out.
Overall 4.2
I love this school so much! The atmosphere on campus is so open, welcoming and warm. It really is so friendly and happy. I have made friends for life here and had professors I will talk about for the rest of my life.
Overall 4.1
A bit out of the city so you'll need to have a car or be familiar with the bus system. Really pretty campus. My program is small which is good, and has amazing profs. Food at dining is amazing for the first month then becomes just ok, but its all you can eat. Seaton has other food options that depending on the time of day are cheaper and better.
Bad reviews
Overall 1
One of the worst Canadian institutions in my book. Please save yourself time and money and dont take a degree here. The department of Education sucks here. No one knows what is going on. You get 4 advisors, but not one of them lefts a finger to help you. For a simple question, they run like a chicken office to office. Horrible profs, stay away.
Overall 1
Worst university in Canada.
Overall 1
If you are coming here for an education degree, dont bother. Many other schools offer a better program. This uni sucks, my experience has been very very negative.
Overall 1.4
the wifi sometimes is really poor here...
Overall 1.5
All I have to say is if you decide to live on campus be prepared to feel isolated because there is a limited amount of activities/events that take place. Its hard to make friends if youre not a outgoing person. Security is awful and the food is a hit or miss. Many negative outcomes came out of me living on campus, my grades also suffered.
Overall 1.6
Firstly, the location is a ways outside of the city. Both St. Mary's and Dalhousie are located in great parts of the city of Halifax which means everything the city has to offer is within walking distance. You will pay 2X the average tuition and the only student activities are (s#x toy bingo). Its an extremely liberal school and not worth it
Overall 1.8
After the strike the school looks bad and the students are very unhappy with the school. Only good are the profs.
Overall 1.9
Ok university. Small class sizes are really nice. I was physically attacked by another student here. The prof did nothing so I sent the complaint. I was accused of lying and then threatened with legal action by this university because their investigation turned up with nothing and no one else had the same issue. Needless to say, I am leaving.
Overall 1.9
not a very social school way too small and cliquey, not enough healthy choices and dull
Overall 2
I've attended both SMU and MSVU. MSVU is a joke. No one does anything because there is no notice. At SMU you would attend an event a week minimum. I haven't attended a single event at the mount in 2 years. They don't do anything, half the teachers that are bad are in positions of power and they offer no benefits or opportunities for the future.