<p>One of Canada’s oldest and most prestigious universities, St. Francis Xavier is consistently ranked the best undergraduate university in Canada.</p><p><br></p><p>The first university in Canada to have a formal Service Learning program, StFX values community development, social justice and global awareness. They are home to the internationally-recognized Coady International Institute, and students find leadership development opportunities here that they can apply in all aspects of their lives. Students who are committed to and embody these values thrive at StFX.</p><p><br></p><p>Their close-knit residence environment is at the heart of the StFX experience. Students live and learn together in a thriving academic environment. They have a wide variety of fascinating programs to choose from in the faculties of Arts, Science and Education, and within the Gerald Schwartz School of Business.</p><p><br></p><p>Their 45,000 worldwide alumni are a strong and engaged community, and provide a valuable network for graduating students.</p><p><br></p><p>At StFX, they are excited about where they are, and where they're headed. Today StFX is one of Canada’s very best universities; known for their exceptional academic programs, focus on leadership development and commitment to social justice and community development.</p><p><br></p><p>Founded in 1853, St. Francis Xavier has a long and proud tradition as one of Canada’s oldest universities. For almost 165 years, they have cultivated our strong and resilient spirit, dedication to intellectual rigour, and commitment to engaging students who aspire to be community-minded citizens of the world. Their motto Quaecumque Sunt Vera, or “Whatsoever Things are True” perfectly captures our values of integrity, dignity, truth, and respect for all.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Why St. Francis Xavier University (StFX)?</u></strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><u>Highest quality</u><strong>:&nbsp;</strong>An academic education of the highest quality, StFX focuses on intellectual and spiritual development, global awareness and a commitment to social justice.</li><li><u>Smaller classrooms</u>:&nbsp;Their small classrooms foster lively debate and discussion where professors inspire students to achieve.</li><li><u>Residential community experience</u>:&nbsp;They offer a residential community experience where students live and learn together, and the friendships formed can last a lifetime.</li><li><u>World-class labs</u>: They’ve invested over a quarter of a billion dollars in residential and academic infrastructure over the past two decades -- and they are not done! This has created a unique campus that blends New England-style architecture with world-class learning spaces, labs and facilities.</li><li><u>Co-op Education</u>: StFX Co-op students experience the advantage that comes from getting advanced training in the career of their choice — before they graduate. Co-op students will gain valuable industry insight, contacts and a year or more of paid, professional work experience that also counts as 3 credits towards their degree. Co-operative Education is an investment that gives students the opportunity to integrate classroom learning with relevant, real-world experience in industry, government, social services, business and more. Students can choose either 12 or 16 months of work experience.</li></ul><p><br></p>