St. Mary’s University is an innovative teaching and research university that provides affordable, accredited and highly valued degrees in Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education. Located on a historic site in Calgary, Alberta, StMU inspires students to combine academics with a passionate commitment to ethics, social justice and respect for diversity of opinion and belief. St. Mary’s has 1025 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. See our after-degree Bachelor of Education (Elementary) Program, Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Program, as well as our two-year Diploma in Entrepreneurship & Social Responsibility.
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
StMU Spotlight— Dr. Erin Shanahan
Erin (right) is one of several new StMU faculty members. Welcome, Erin! As we continue to grow as a historic institution, St. Mary’s is excited to be welcoming several new faculty members to [...]
StMU Spotlight – Harrison Campbell
New B.Ed. professor brings a bright focus on literacy and connection to campus As we continue to grow as a historic institution, St. Mary’s is excited to be welcoming several new faculty members to campus [...]
Rome Travel Study Offers Unique Experiences and Lasting Memories
Earlier this summer, a group of both our students and community members traveled to Rome to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime travel study course. As the only Catholic University in Western Canada to offer a travel [...]