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 six 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, Bachelor of Arts with a major in Social Justice & Catholic Studies 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
A Lifelong Commitment to Catholic Education – Terry and Janet Allen
Providing top-notch Catholic teachers for the Catholic School Board is at the very heart of Terry and Janet Allen’s support for St. Mary’s University. Terry and Janet Allen were involved in what would become St. [...]
Some timely advice that’s never too early
Some timely advice that’s never too early by Dr. Gerry Turcotte, President, St. Mary’s University This new year my resolution was to be less punctual. Why? Because punctuality has always been both my obsession and [...]
Above and Beyond – Jamie Mackie Donor Spotlight
A commitment to investing in a strong liberal arts education that is focused on developing the entire student, mind, body and spirit lies at the heart of Jamie Mackie’s gifts of support to St. Mary’s [...]
Calgary Alliance for the Common Good Newsletter January 2020
Back to the Base! No this is not a call to retreat. It is rather a part of the rhythm of community leadership, including community organizing. When you are in any form of leadership, [...]
January 2020 Fitness Newsletter
The Fitness Centre is pleased to introduce you to the January 2020 edition of our monthly fitness newsletter. Each month this newsletter will be available to you online, copies will also be distributed throughout St. [...]