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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

2208, 2023

2023 – 2024 Full Academic Calendar Now Available

By |August 22nd, 2023|Categories: News, News and Events|

1708, 2023

StMU Spotlight— Dr. Erin Shanahan

By |August 17th, 2023|Categories: News, News and Events|

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 [...]

1108, 2023

CBE Press Release: Gary Strother Appointed Acting Chief Superintendent

By |August 11th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|

908, 2023

StMU Spotlight – Harrison Campbell

By |August 9th, 2023|Categories: Academics, News, News and Events|

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 [...]

408, 2023

Rome Travel Study Offers Unique Experiences and Lasting Memories

By |August 4th, 2023|Categories: Academics, News, News and Events|

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 [...]

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