St. Mary’s University is an innovative teaching and research university that provides affordable, accredited and highly valued degrees in the Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education.
Located on a historic site in Calgary, Alberta, our students are inspired to combine academics with a passionate commitment to ethics, social justice and respect for diversity of opinion and belief. St. Mary’s has 875 full and part-time students, 80 full and part-time faculty, and an average class size of 25.
St. Mary’s University is accredited to offer four three-year Bachelor of Arts degrees with concentrations in General Studies, English, History, or Psychology. As well as five four-year degrees: a Bachelor of Arts with a major in English, a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology , a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Liberal Studies , a Bachelor of Arts with a major in History as well as a Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology. And see our after-degree Bachelor of Education (Elementary) Program.
Our Vision
St. Mary’s University will be a leader in post-secondary education, open to all, and focused on developing the whole person: mind, body and spirit. Founded on the Catholic intellectual tradition, St. Mary’s will prepare its students to live with integrity, compassion and confidence.
St. Mary’s University News
Persistence Of Vision
The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. (1 Samuel 16: 7 I have always been fascinated by film. [...]
In Memoriam – Father MacLellan
It is with deep sorrow that the entire St. Mary’s University Community mourns the loss of Father Rupert MacLellan who passed away on Saturday, August 4 at the Father Lacombe Care Centre. As we reflect [...]
A Living Exhibition
The exhibition Aisinna’kiiks is the story of a journey which began in mid-winter of 2018 when Elders were invited to St. Mary’s University to discuss the first contemporary art exhibition to be held within the [...]
Water Tower at St. Mary’s University wins 2018 CHA Lion Award
The inspired renovation of the nearly 100-year-old water tower at St. Mary’s University has been recognized as a symbol of Calgary’s heritage and as a modern day beacon for inclusion and community. At a standing-room [...]
July Fitness Newsletter
The Fitness Centre is pleased to introduce you to a monthly fitness newsletter. Each month this newsletter will be available to you online, copies will also be distributed throughout St. Mary’s University campus including the [...]