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Saint Mary's University Fees for Indian Students

Saint Mary's (Halifax) (Halifax) is known for Sobey School of Business in Halifax. Below: tuition, living costs in Halifax, the total in rupees and loan options.

  • Total ≈ ₹58 lakh – ₹70 lakh
  • Tuition CAD 20,000 – CAD 28,000 a year
  • Intakes: Fall (Sep)
  • Typical loan ₹40 lakh – ₹63 lakh

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How much does Saint Mary's (Halifax) cost for Indian students?

A 2-year master's at Saint Mary's University costs about ₹58 lakh – ₹70 lakh in total for an Indian student: tuition of CAD 20,000 – CAD 28,000 a year, living costs of about CAD 21,000 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹2 lakh – ₹3.5 lakh. Most families borrow ₹40 lakh – ₹63 lakh and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.

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Official sources: Saint Mary's University — official website · IRCC — Study permit

Saint Mary's (Halifax) at a glance

Location
Halifax, NS, Canada
Type
Public university
Known for
Sobey School of Business in Halifax
Tuition (international)
CAD 20,000 – CAD 28,000 a year
Living costs used
CAD 21,000 a year
Total for 2 years
₹58 lakh – ₹70 lakh
Intakes
Fall (Sep), Winter (Jan), Summer (May)
English tests
IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or CELPIP/Duolingo as accepted by the institution
Work during study
Up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions
After graduation
PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length
Official website
smu.ca

Fee breakdown

Saint Mary's (Halifax) cost for Indian students

2-year master's, at CAD 1 ≈ ₹68. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.

Saint Mary's (Halifax) cost for Indian students
CostPer yearTotal (2 years)
TuitionCAD 20,000 – CAD 28,000 a year₹27 lakh – ₹38 lakh
Living costsCAD 21,000 a year₹29 lakh
One-time costs (visa, flights, deposits)—₹2 lakh – ₹3.5 lakh
Total—₹58 lakh – ₹70 lakh

Popular programs

Programs Indian students choose at Saint Mary's (Halifax)

Master's in Business Analytics

Business Analytics sits between data science and management — you learn analytics tools and apply them to marketing, finance, operations and strategy.

Master's in Finance

A master's in Finance covers corporate finance, investments, financial modelling and risk — a pre-experience alternative to an MBA for finance careers.

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Saint Mary's (Halifax) vs similar universities in Canada

The 6 closest by total cost; 4 of them cost less in total.

Saint Mary's (Halifax) vs similar universities in Canada
UniversityCityTuition a yearTotal in ₹
Saint Mary's (Halifax) (this page)HalifaxCAD 20,000 – CAD 28,000₹58 lakh – ₹70 lakh
TrentPeterboroughCAD 20,000 – CAD 27,000₹58 lakh – ₹69 lakh
LakeheadThunder BayCAD 22,000 – CAD 28,000₹60 lakh – ₹70 lakh
BrockSt. CatharinesCAD 22,000 – CAD 28,000₹60 lakh – ₹70 lakh
TRUKamloopsCAD 20,000 – CAD 26,000₹58 lakh – ₹67 lakh
USaskSaskatoonCAD 18,000 – CAD 28,000₹55 lakh – ₹70 lakh
UManitobaWinnipegCAD 18,000 – CAD 28,000₹55 lakh – ₹70 lakh

Living there

Living costs in Halifax

Atlantic Canada's biggest city, with a tight rental market. A room in shared housing usually costs CAD 800 – CAD 1,200 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is CAD 19,200 – CAD 24,000.

For the cost table we use CAD 21,000 a year — planning figure close to IRCC's published living-cost requirement. During your studies you can work up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions.

Master's students now need a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) for the study permit, and study permits are capped each year.

Funding

How Indian students fund Saint Mary's (Halifax)

Typical loan: ₹40 lakh – ₹63 lakh. EMIs on a ₹51 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.

How Indian students fund Saint Mary's (Halifax)
Interest rate7 years10 years15 years
9%₹82,054₹64,605₹51,728
10.5%₹85,989₹68,817₹56,375
12%₹90,029₹73,170₹61,209

Timeline

Applying to Saint Mary's (Halifax) for the Fall 2027 intake

  1. 01

    10–12 months before

    Take IELTS; shortlist programs at Saint Mary's (Halifax) and similar universities.

  2. 02

    8–10 months before

    Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.

  3. 03

    6–9 months before

    Apply on Saint Mary's (Halifax)'s application portal and to scholarships.

  4. 04

    4–6 months before

    Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹40 lakh – ₹63 lakh).

  5. 05

    2–4 months before

    Apply for the Canada study permit: receive the letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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Ask a counsellor directly — we reply on WhatsApp during working hours (Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST).

Tuition is CAD 20,000 – CAD 28,000 a year for international students. With living costs the total for a 2-year master's is about ₹58 lakh – ₹70 lakh.

At CAD 1 ≈ ₹68, a year's tuition is about ₹14 lakh – ₹19 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.

Of the 6 universities closest to it in cost, 4 cost less in total and 2 cost more. Saint Mary's (Halifax)'s tuition is below the middle of our Canada list.

Yes, within visa rules: up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions. Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.

Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹40 lakh – ₹63 lakh.

Fall (Sep), Winter (Jan), Summer (May). Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.

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