The small university of big opportunities.

Our 1,800 undergraduate students study in small classes that encourage discussion and debate. They form meaningful connections with peers and faculty, and are connected by their desire to use their education to help others. Our campus is a community—our size allows us to give students the attention they deserve, the support they need, and the opportunities that will help them grow academically and personally.

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Admission is open! Join students from around the world in pursuing big opportunities at our small university.

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Ethan Nylen Named Rhodes Scholar

Fourth-year student Ethan Nylen is one of 11 students from across Canada to be awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to pursue graduate studies at the University of Oxford.

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A Personalized Education

At St. Thomas, you’ll engage in a unique style of learning that reflects your interests and ambitions.

A Supportive Community

When you choose St. Thomas, you are joining a tight-knit, diverse, and welcoming community that will support you from Welcome Week to graduation.

A Rewarding Future

Studying the liberal arts allows you to earn a work-ready degree in a way that feels true to you. This ensures your career will afford you the same satisfaction as your studies.

Community Resource Site

This site celebrates our Indigenous community and highlights events, important dates, and resources.

The Small University of Big Opportunities

It's the small things that make a big difference.

Making STU Home

The small, close-knit campus community at St. Thomas University is built on meaningful connections with peers and professors and a unique student experience that makes a difference for graduates in their careers and lives. In this video, hear from STUdents Jazna, Reinaldo, Ty, and Jazmyne on making STU home.

Land Acknowledgement

The land on which St. Thomas University is located is the traditional territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Wəlastəkewiyik / Maliseet whose ancestors along with the Mi’Kmaq / Mi’kmaw and Passamaquoddy / Peskotomuhkati Tribes / Nations signed Peace and Friendship Treaties with the British Crown in the 1700s.