Mount Saint Vincent University
Higher EducationNova Scotia, Canada501-1000 Employees
Mount Saint Vincent University is a mid-sized higher education institution based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, founded in 1873. It emphasizes online and experiential learning and pursues a personalized approach designed to nurture socially responsible global citizens, grounded in a tradition of social responsibility. The university has been nationally recognized for features such as a notably low student-to-professor ratio, early access to research opportunities, and its legacy in advancing women, with work spanning food security, healthy aging, literacy, and childhood development. The campus engages in collaborative academic and community initiatives that connect teaching and learning professionals across the province. In June 2025, MSVU's Teaching and Learning Centre hosted the first in-person Nova Scotia Developers event, highlighting its role as a venue for educational collaboration.