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St. Mary’s University

Step onto St. Mary’s University campus and discover a faculty dedicated to developing the whole person — mind, body and spirit. As a vibrant academic community, we offer a transformative educational experience that goes beyond traditional learning.

With our strong emphasis on liberal arts and sciences, we provide a well-rounded education that nurtures intellectual growth. But we don’t stop there. At StMU, we believe in fostering holistic development. Engage in our athletic programs, clubs and community service initiatives to strengthen your body and build lifelong connections. Embrace our Catholic Intellectual Tradition, which instills values of compassion, ethics and social responsibility to nurture your spirit. Join our welcoming community and embark on a journey of personal and academic growth. At St. Mary’s University, we are committed to developing your whole self. In fact — 50% of our students are active volunteers on campus and in their community.

With an average class size of 25 students, you can expect a more intimate and engaging learning environment with personalized instruction, active participation and meaningful interactions. All of our graduates leave with a better understanding of the world.

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would recommend St. Mary’s as a great place to go

Our Programs

Explore our diverse range of programs, all designed to prepare you for success in your chosen field. These programs include Arts, Sciences and Education as well as transferrable university courses in 35 academic disciplines.

“I can honestly say that in my time working in schools, I saw repeatedly how members of a hiring committee’s eyes would light up when they saw that a candidate was a St. Mary’s graduate. The reputation of the university, and the quality of its graduates, is well known.”

Randi PalygaBachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education Alumni

Don’t wait — start your academic journey today with St. Mary’s University.

What’s Happening

Featured News

Spring in Full Harmony: St. Mary’s Choir Delights Crowd at McGivney Hall 

Spring showed up in style at St. Mary’s University — not just with warmer weather, but with the joyful sounds of our University Choir filling McGivney Hall on April 9th.

St. Mary’s University Empowers Future School Leaders with Online Leadership Courses 

School leadership is about more than managing day-to-day operations — it’s about inspiring students, guiding teachers, and shaping the future of education. Recognizing the need for strong, values-driven leadership in

St. Mary’s University and Bow Valley College Partner to Offer Block Transfer for Early Childhood Education Students 

Calgary, AB –  St. Mary’s University (StMU) and Bow Valley College (BVC) have officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement enabling a seamless block transfer pathway for students graduating from Bow

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Upcoming Events

Spring Open House

Join us for our Open House at St. Mary’s University! Discover our vibrant campus, meet faculty and students, explore academic programs, and learn about student life. This event is perfect

Lightning Basketball Camp

Learn To Play “Like Lightning”   The St Mary’s Lightning play a fun style of basketball – fast and free, confident and cool, smart and savvy. That’s because our players

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