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AboutSTU

Our small size is the reason we are able to give each student a big experience.

Located in Fredericton, NB, St. Thomas University is a primarily undergraduate university dedicated to community and excellence in liberal arts education.

Mission

St. Thomas University prioritizes teaching and learning so that each student is prepared for personal and career fulfillment. Through leading programs informed by our humanistic approach and opportunities for experiential education, we offer a robust and inclusive learning community that fosters connections across academic disciplines and emerging scholarly areas. On our beautiful campus, supportive faculty and staff create the ideal place for discovery and possibility. Each St. Thomas student is empowered to think independently, communicate effectively, and act responsibly. Meaningful contributions to the communities we serve — locally, nationally, and globally — are made today, through our teaching and research, and tomorrow, through the success of our alumni. 

Vision

St. Thomas University commits to become the leading choice for students seeking a holistic university student experience.  

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Ethan Nylen
Class of 2023
Rhodes Scholar 

“STU is a special place. There are not many liberal arts institutions which have such a strong focus on community building and student involvement.”

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Strategic Plan 2025-30

There is an authentic purpose and pride at STU. We believe that education can not only transform lives, it can change the world. 

Since 1910, the belief that individuals from every background deserve the opportunity for higher education has propelled our development. And we have the drive to be bolder and more innovative. 

Dr. Nauman Farooqi

President and Vice-Chancellor

St. Thomas University 

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Goals of a Liberal Arts Education

Through our liberal arts approach, STU is devoted to open-minded inquiry and the development of essential skills for success in today's world. 

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Value of the Liberal Arts

A liberal arts education has never been more valuable. The versatility and transferability of skills reflect exactly what society and employers are looking for today: analytical thinking and innovation, complex problem solving, judgement and active learning, and leadership and influence. 

Dr. Tom Bateman in a STU classroom with yellow walls and a white board

 

Dr. Tom Bateman
Political Science and Law, Politics and Society

"STU is an intimate academic community. Classes are small and students can participate in the research of their professors. The opportunities for growth at STU are fantastic, and it is satisfying to see students flourish." 

 

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Tetpawtihkene | IIsu’teka’tiqw

A New Path. A Shared Vision. A New Direction.

Through its mission, St. Thomas is responding to the Truth  and Reconciliation Commission’s call that universities be leaders in re-setting the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. 

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