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St. Thomas University Small University Fulfills Big Dreams
As Canada's only exclusively liberal arts university, St. Thomas University, or STU, offers interested students a unique chance to be part of an extremely welcoming and like-minded community in the historic and beautiful city of Fredericton, New Brunswick. Fredericton is the ideal student city. It's big enough that there's always something to do, and small enough that you can get there safely and easily.
A liberal arts education means that STU offers a wide range of majors in the areas of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Fine Arts. Some of the school's most popular programs include Criminology, Journalism, English, Psychology, Economics, History, Human Rights, and International Relations.
Students from over 30 countries around the world have come to St. Thomas for a high quality liberal arts education. With only 2,300 students on a campus that is praised for its beauty, St. Thomas is truly an inspiring place to grow intellectually and personally.
The average class size at STU is 31 students (max. 60), so you are able to be heard and develop close relationships with your professors and classmates. Students are encouraged to speak out, and participate in regular discussions with peers and professors in an intimate and relaxed setting.
Ryan Sullivan is the Director of International Recruitment at STU has traveled several times in recent months to engage in outreach activities South Asia. His experience has shown him that STU has become a crucial stepping stone for growth so students from across the globe can prosper as a result of their liberal arts education.
“STU is an amazing opportunity for students who seek a first-class education that prepares them to be active and thoughtful citizens of whatever community they belong to.”
Many students come to STU with heavy ambitions, which is why Sullivan feels STU is the perfect fit for them.
“Graduates from St. Thomas have huge amounts of options for employment or future education. We've had countless graduates go on to Law School, Graduate School and even Medical School.”
STU Alumni around the World
Award winning authors, Rhodes Scholars, inspiring teachers, judges, celebrated journalists, compassionate social workers, and talented leaders in business, law, and government say St. Thomas was the foundation for success.
STU alumnus and Former Prime Minister of Canada, Rt. Honorable Brian Mulroney describes the opportunity that STU can offer to the students of today, “you're going to a place where you can have big dreams and you can achieve great things because of the foundational aspects of what you're being taught here and what you're learning. It transformed my life. I think the same thing can happen to you.”
St. Thomas is about more than earning a degree. It's about joining a family of passionate and intelligent individuals who are committed to shaping the world through their work.
Plenty of support
All new international students are met on arrival in Fredericton and provided an informative and fun orientation. Advisors are available to assist with transitioning to Canada and university, academic planning, and employment and grad school preparation.
St. Thomas has a range of different academic support services to provide students with the help they need. The Writing Centre helps studentsto improve their writing skills, and successfully prepare course work for submission. Each STU student is also given the option of accessing up to two hours of free peer tutoring every week.
International students are permitted to work on or off campus while studying full-time, allowing them to gain valuable work experience while earning some extra money. Students who choose to stay and work in New Brunswick (NB) after graduation and take advantage of the NB Tuition Rebate (up to $20,000).
Life beyond the classroom
St. Thomas also offers a great array of extra-curricular activities in such areas as debating, drama, journalism, community radio, or student government. In addition, social events and informal activities such as coffee houses and concerts liven up almost every evening and weekend.
St. Thomas offers five residence halls with over 850 places for students to choose from. Three are located in the centre of campus and two are a 15-minute walk from our main courtyard.
Find out more
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about attending a Canadian university or college, then be sure to visit www.canada123.org - or, drop by the CUAC Dhaka office – located on Hosna Center, 2nd Floor, 106, Gulshan Avenue.
On Friday, October 18th, Canadian university representatives will be present at The Westin Dhaka, ready to answer all your questions in person! This event, however, is by INVITATION ONLY, so if you're interested in attending, please contact us in advance by email, at dhaka@canada123.org , or by phone, at 8826445 or 01911365221.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON!
WHEN: Friday, 18th October - 12 noon to 8 pm
WHERE: The Westin Hotel, Gulshan 2, Dhaka
PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITIES: Winnipeg, Algoma, Bishop's, St. Thomas, & Saint Mary's (SMU).
PARTICIPATING COLLEGES: Confederation College, Sault College, Lethbridge College.
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