The Bachelor’s in Economics at
Acadia University
is a
4
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
Acadia University, located in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, is a prestigious Canadian institution renowned for its commitment to excellence in education and research. Established in 1838, Acadia offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, professional studies, and more. With a focus on providing a personalized and transformative learning experience, Acadia University fosters a tight-knit community where students thrive academically and personally. The university's picturesque campus, situated in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, provides an ideal environment for intellectual exploration, innovation, and growth. Acadia University is dedicated to equipping its graduates with the skills, knowledge, and experiences necessary to succeed in their chosen fields and make a meaningful impact on the world.
Are you passionate about public policy and international relations? Do finance or business grab your interest? When you study economics, you will combine art and science to understand the world around us.
Economics gives us a framework to think critically about the decisions we make. As individuals, we make economic choices daily. As a nation, we also make crucial economic choices. By studying economics, you will acquire foundational skills that address both the study of ordinary life and the wealth of nations. You will learn within an environment dedicated to helping you grow into a capable, modern economist.
Economics at Acadia offers you the choice to pursue a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in economics. You can easily pair economics in a double major with business or many other programs. In the BA program, co-op opportunities are available if you want to combine classroom and workplace experience. In the honours program, you can pursue individual research interests and develop advanced skills. You will also benefit from one-on-one faculty mentoring.
Gaining a degree in economics at Acadia sets you on a path to excellence. We have a strong track record. Our students earn admission into graduate studies at prestigious schools. They also pursue successful career paths within banking, government, consulting, and elsewhere.
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FIRST YEAR AT A GLANCE Please note that requirements vary between the BA and BSc Economics programs. An example BA first year is shown below.
FIRST SEMESTER ECON 1013 Microeconomic Principles ENGL 1413 Writing & Reading Critically 1 MATH 1613 General Linear Algebra & Calculus for ECON/BUSI LANG xx13 Language other than English HUMANITIES xx13 Intro humanities course
SECOND SEMESTER ECON 1023 Macroeconomic Principles ENGL 1423 Writing & Reading Critically 2 SCIENCE xxx3 Introductory science course LANG xx23 Language other than English HUMANITIES xx13 Intro humanities course
Acadia University is a prestigious Canadian institution located in the scenic town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Founded in 1838, Acadia has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement. The university offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, professional studies, and more. With a commitment to personalized education and small class sizes, Acadia provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. The university's beautiful campus, nestled in the picturesque Annapolis Valley, offers a vibrant and close-knit community where students can immerse themselves in a rich academic and social experience. Acadia University is dedicated to preparing its students for success by providing them with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to thrive in their chosen careers and contribute meaningfully to society.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of
Average B, 60%,
or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.
