A-Z Universities in Nova Scotia (province/territory)
2026 Alphabetical University List New
Looking for a specific university in Nova Scotia? uniRank provides a comprehensive 2026 A-Z list of 9 Nova Scotia higher-education institutions meeting uniRank's selection criteria:
- Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Canada.
- Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
- Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.
A-Z Universities in Nova Scotia
| University | Town/City | #Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Acadia University | Wolfville | 42 |
| Cape Breton University | Sydney | 71 |
| Dalhousie University | Halifax | 22 |
| Mount Saint Vincent University | Halifax | 67 |
| NSCAD University | Halifax | 83 |
| Saint Mary's University | Halifax | 57 |
| St. Francis Xavier University | Antigonish | 48 |
| Université Sainte-Anne | Pointe de l'Église | 87 |
| University of King's College | Halifax | 80 |
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How many universities are there in Nova Scotia?
- There are 9 officially chartered, licensed or accredited Nova Scotia higher-education institutions that meet uniRank's selection criteria.
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