Bachelor's
CAD 5,000 (approx.)
St. Thomas University
Fredericton, Canada
"A small Catholic liberal-arts university in Fredericton, New Brunswick"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
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PSW VISA
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
About St. Thomas University
St. Thomas University (STU) grew out of St. Michael's Academy (1860) in Chatham, New Brunswick, and moved to Fredericton as St. Thomas University in 1964. It is a small Catholic liberal-arts university of about 1,700 undergraduates on College Hill, sharing libraries, athletics and student facilities with the University of New Brunswick. STU offers 30+ Bachelor of Arts programmes plus Applied Arts, Education, Social Work and an Aviation stream. Alumni include former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.
Rankings & Recognition
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Not ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (QS has no published rank for this institution).
Accreditations & Memberships
Universities Canada
Association of Atlantic Universities
ACAA / AUS (Tommies)
Designated Learning Institution
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with St. Thomas University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Key Facts
1860 (Fredericton 1964)
Roots
About 1,700
Undergraduates
30+
BA Programmes
With UNB Fredericton
Shared Campus
Catholic
Affiliation
Popular Programs
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Criminology
Political Science
Psychology
Economics
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Education
BA Aviation Stream
Application Details
Application Fee
CAD 50
September Deadline
1 June
January Deadline
1 October
PAL Deposit
CAD 2,500 (non-refundable)
India (Class 12)
70% in 5 subjects
Proof of funds (2026)
CAD 23,448 + 1st-year tuition
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
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IELTS Academic
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6.5 |
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TOEFL iBT
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89 |
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Duolingo English Test
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115 |
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CAEL
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60 |
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ESL entry (IELTS / Duolingo)
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5.0 / 90 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
65%
I-20 Processing
Study permit (LOA + PAL)
Post-Study Work
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
Green Card Pathway
Express Entry / PNP (PR)
Financials
Application Fee
CAD 50
Avg Scholarship
CAD 1,500 - 5,000 (approx.)
Career Outcomes
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
Post-Study Work
20
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Focus — Liberal arts, small classes
Shared with UNB — Library and athletics
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Notable Alumni
Brian Mulroney (Prime Minister)
Shawn Graham (NB Premier)
David Adams Richards (author)
Campus & Location
STU is on College Hill in Fredericton, New Brunswick, next to the University of New Brunswick, with which it shares libraries, athletics and student union facilities.
Campus Details
College
Hill Fredericton
Shared
facilities with UNB
Campus Forecast
Summer high approx. 26 C
Winter high approx. -4 C
Snow Dec-Mar
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Residence CAD 5894 - 11159 / year
Meal plan CAD 5996
Dining
7-day all-access meal plan
Health & Wellness
Intl health plan CAD 264 (first term)
NB Medicare after arrival
Activities & Clubs
Tommies athletics
Student clubs
Career services
Diversity & Demographics
Undergraduates
About 1,700
Level
Mainly undergraduate
Cost Deep-Dive
BA Tuition (Intl, 2026-27)
CAD 21,135 / year
BSW (Intl)
CAD 21,403 / year
Post-degree BEd (Intl)
CAD 26,782 / year
BA Aviation (total)
CAD 51,829 / year
PAL Deposit
CAD 2,500
Study permit + biometrics
CAD 150 + CAD 85
Intakes & Deadlines
STU admits in September (apply by 1 June) and January (apply by 1 October), later if space allows. New international students pay first-semester tuition by 14 August 2026 plus a CAD 2,500 PAL deposit.
Scholarships at St. Thomas University
3 scholarships available
Bachelor's
CAD 3,000 (approx.)
Joan McFarland Scholarship
Bachelor's
CAD 1,500 (approx.)
Fredericton Epsilon Y's Service Club Award
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Class 12 (CBSE) with 70% in 5 academic subjects. IELTS 6.5 / Duolingo 115. BA: 4 years.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree for post-degree BEd (1 year) or MSW. IELTS 6.5.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
Duolingo English Test
CAEL
ESL entry (IELTS / Duolingo)
Required Documents
Valid passport
Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
PAL / TAL or CAQ
Class 10 and 12 marksheets
Bachelor degree and transcripts (PG)
IELTS / PTE / TOEFL score report
Proof of funds (GIC / bank / loan)
Statement of purpose
Tuition deposit receipt
Upfront medical exam
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick a programme and check its entry rules on stu.ca.
2
Apply online
Submit the online application, pay the fee and upload transcripts and test scores.
3
Get your offer (LOA)
Receive a Letter of Acceptance; accept it and pay the CAD 2,500 PAL deposit.
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PAL / TAL
The school issues a Provincial Attestation Letter for your study permit.
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Study permit
Apply to IRCC online, give biometrics and wait for approval.
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Arrive & study
Enter Canada, register, work up to 24 hrs/week and plan for PGWP.
Campus & Location
STU is on College Hill in Fredericton, New Brunswick, next to the University of New Brunswick, with which it shares libraries, athletics and student union facilities.
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