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Education in Halifax (Nova Scotia)
Education in Halifax (Nova Scotia)
Halifax is home to 3 major universities. Students make up a significant proportion of the population of certain city neighbourhoods.
Spread over 3 campuses, Dalhousie University is the largest educational institution in Nova Scotia. With 15,000 undergraduates and a broad range of graduate and professional programs, Dalhousie counts itself as one of the leading universities in Canada.
Located in the south end of the city, Saint Mary's University is somewhat smaller. St. Mary's is renowned for its business school, strong alumni support, and athletics.
Located just off the peninsula, along the Bedford highway is Mount Saint Vincent University , a smaller university with a focus on undergraduate studies, and professional programs including those in teaching and public relations.
Other educational institutions include:
The Nova Scotia College of Art and Design is a university offering programs and degrees related to the visual arts and design.
The University of King's College is a small liberal arts university on the Halifax peninsula. Affiliated with Dalhousie University, King's is known for its journalism programs.
The Nova Scotia Community College has a number of campuses in the Halifax area.
The head of the world-wide Buddhist Shambhala organization is in Halifax. The Halifax Shambala Centre offers courses in Buddhism, particularly methods related to the the Shambhala tradition.
The Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts provides performing arts education for children and adults.
The Atlantic School of Theology , an ecumenical Christian theological university.
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