Mount Saint Vincent University (often referred to as MSVU or The Mount) is a public, mostly undergraduate, university in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Established by the Sisters of Charity in 1873, the university was one of the only institutions of higher education for women in Canada. At a time when women could not vote, it provided an opportunity for women to learn and participate equally in society.
Students from more than 70 countries study at the university.
As well as on-campus teaching, the university provides a number of distance learning opportunities.
Students can choose from over 40 undergraduate degrees in the arts, sciences and professional studies. Professional studies programmes include applied human nutrition, business administration, child and youth study, family studies and gerontology, information technology, public relations, non-profit leadership and tourism and hospitality management. All students on undergraduate programmes can take part in a work placement (practicum, co-op, internship) as part of their programme.
The average class size is 23, which is among the lowest in Canada.
The university is located just minutes from downtown Halifax, which is a port city and capital of Nova Scotia.
