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University Guide · Canada · Reviewed October 13, 2026

Acadia University

Acadia University is based in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. This independent guide connects its graduate study, scholarship pathways, research areas, and public faculty profiles without presenting an unverified program as an open funded vacancy.

Country: CanadaWolfville, Nova ScotiaOfficial institution ↗Academic information last reviewed: 13 Oct 2026

Before you apply

No standalone Physics MSc or PhD confirmed at Acadia.

The Department of Physics advertises paid undergraduate summer research and publicly lists faculty. A separate Physics MSc/PhD is not on the current Acadia graduate degree list; a research contact is not equivalent to admission.

Degree
Generally a recognized four-year bachelor's or honours degree. Programs may require closely related prior study and a willing supervisor.
GPA
University-wide graduate baseline around 2.67/4.0, or 70% in major courses in the final two years. Some programs require more. Bangladesh-specific guidance differs: about 2.7/4.0 admission, 3.3/4.0 for internal scholarship consideration and 3.7/4.0 for typical external support.
IELTS Academic
Graduate tests after January 21, 2026: overall 7.0, with no band below 6.5. Older tests have separate requirements; some departments require more.
TOEFL
The graduate page uses its post-January-2026 updated scale. Refer directly to the official page for the accepted test date and scale.
GRE
Not stated as a blanket university-wide graduate condition; check each department. Absence of a universal rule is not a waiver.
Published research paper
Not listed as universally required. Research aptitude, CV, writing samples or research proposals may matter.
Recommendation letters
Required number depends on program. The sociology master's example requires two references; do not generalize this to every degree.
Graduate application fee
CAD $100 since September 21, 2026; Counselling is CAD $150.
Graduate tuition, 2026–27
Acadia lists CAD $19,906.82 per year for its standard two-year international graduate fee category. Different course/program formats and future years may cost more.
Scholarship/TA funding
Competitive AGS/AGTA consideration where eligible; no guaranteed amount. Some projects, course-streams and international categories are ineligible.
Graduate funding timing
February 1 is a common first-round deadline; some programs have different dates. Confirm the intended intake.
Undergraduate entrance scholarship timing
March 1, 2027 is a published scholarship application deadline; international and specialized eligibility varies.

Scholarship and research funding

University entrance scholarships, AGS/AGTA consideration and paid departmental research are different opportunities with different eligible applicants. Funding consideration never guarantees award.

Scholarship · Published deadline

2027 undergraduate entrance scholarships

International and Canadian students applying to eligible Acadia bachelor's programs may be considered for entrance awards. Initial offers are not a promise of additional competitive scholarships. Separate scholarship forms are due March 1, 2027; scholarships are not guaranteed.

Funding
Initial awards CAD $500–$2,500; selected awards up to CAD $80,000 over four years (competitive)
Application cost
CAD $40 undergraduate processing fee listed for international applicants (reconfirm on portal).
Deadline
2027-03-01
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Scholarship · Reference — verify current intake

Graduate scholarship / teaching assistantship consideration

Applicants to qualifying research-based programs are considered for Acadia Graduate Scholarship and/or Graduate Teaching Assistantship if department requirements are met. The published February 1 first-round deadline is recurring, and does not establish every program's current opening date. Funding is not automatic.

Funding
Competitive AGS and/or AGTA, amount not guaranteed; departments allocate awards
Application cost
CAD $100 graduate application fee since Sep 21, 2026
Deadline
First-round funding consideration usually February 1; exact 2027 program deadline must be checked
Requirements ↗Official source ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗
Research · Reference — verify current intake

Physics paid summer research — departmental pathway

Acadia's Physics Department reports paid summer research in particle theory, materials, astrophysics and imaging. This is a general research pathway rather than a verified open vacancy. Students should use official faculty contacts to ask about availability.

Funding
Paid positions supported by internal and external funding; stipend and vacancies not currently verified
Application cost
Not specified
Deadline
No current vacancy deadline published
Requirements ↗Official source ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗
Research · Reference — verify current intake

Honours Summer Research Awards (HSRA)

Supports up to ten weeks of summer research for students enrolled in Acadia honours programs who have completed two or three years of full-time study. Not a general international external research internship.

Funding
Up to CAD $5,683 in total employer funding; take-home salary is lower
Application cost
Not stated
Deadline
Summer 2027 application deadline TBA
Requirements ↗Official source ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗

Graduate programs by discipline

Acadia lists graduate options across science, mathematics, computing and the social sciences. These program records are evergreen reference material until a particular application cycle and funding are verified.

Master's · Reference — verify current intake

MSc Computer Science — thesis

Thesis-based research with faculty supervision in AI, software and distributed systems. An honours computer science undergraduate degree is expected.

Funding
Eligible thesis students may be considered for AGS/AGTA; no guaranteed amount.
Application cost
Graduate application: CAD $100 (effective Sep 21, 2026; program exceptions possible)
Deadline
Varies by program or intake; confirm before applying
Requirements ↗Official source ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗
Master's · Reference — verify current intake

MSc Computer Science — project

Project route with supervised applied work; applicants generally need a four-year undergraduate computer science degree.

Funding
AGTA consideration possible; AGS not applicable to project route.
Application cost
Graduate application: CAD $100 (effective Sep 21, 2026; program exceptions possible)
Deadline
Varies by program or intake; confirm before applying
Requirements ↗Official source ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗
Master's · Reference — verify current intake

MSc Biology — thesis

Research-intensive biology master's. Department recommends contacting a prospective supervisor before applying.

Funding
Funding consideration possible; amount subject to department.
Application cost
Graduate application: CAD $100 (effective Sep 21, 2026; program exceptions possible)
Deadline
Varies by program or intake; confirm before applying
Requirements ↗Official source ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗
Master's · Reference — verify current intake

MSc Chemistry

Chemistry research master's; related scientific degrees can be considered with supplementary requirements.

Funding
Funding consideration possible; not guaranteed.
Application cost
Graduate application: CAD $100 (effective Sep 21, 2026; program exceptions possible)
Deadline
Varies by program or intake; confirm before applying
Requirements ↗Official source ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗
Master's · Reference — verify current intake

Master of Pure and Applied Science — Mathematics & Statistics

Graduate research in mathematics and statistics, with an optional eight-month co-op pathway for eligible enrolled students.

Funding
Funding consideration possible; co-op income depends on placement.
Application cost
Graduate application: CAD $100 (effective Sep 21, 2026; program exceptions possible)
Deadline
Varies by program or intake; confirm before applying
Requirements ↗Official source ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗
Master's · Reference — verify current intake

MSc Geology

Graduate geological research and field-based work.

Funding
Scholarship consideration varies by supervisor and program.
Application cost
Graduate application: CAD $100 (effective Sep 21, 2026; program exceptions possible)
Deadline
Varies by program or intake; confirm before applying
Requirements ↗Official source ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗
Master's · Reference — verify current intake

MSc Applied Geomatics

Highly restricted NSCC-linked pathway requiring a confirmed project, supervisor, and funding; university currently states Canadian permanent-resident eligibility.

Funding
Not a general international-entry opportunity.
Application cost
Graduate application: CAD $100 (effective Sep 21, 2026; program exceptions possible)
Deadline
Varies by program or intake; confirm before applying
Requirements ↗Official source ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗
Master's · Reference — verify current intake

MSc Psychology

Research-focused psychology master's; check its separate departmental admission and award deadlines.

Funding
Possible graduate funding subject to separate assessment.
Application cost
Graduate application: CAD $100 (effective Sep 21, 2026; program exceptions possible)
Deadline
Varies by program or intake; confirm before applying
Requirements ↗Official source ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗
PhD · Reference — verify current intake

PhD Educational Studies (collaborative program)

A collaborative doctoral program in educational studies; admission route and current availability require partner-program confirmation.

Funding
Funding not established on the main graduate directory.
Application cost
Graduate application: CAD $100 (effective Sep 21, 2026; program exceptions possible)
Deadline
Varies by program or intake; confirm before applying
Requirements ↗Official source ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗
Master's · Reference — verify current intake

MA Sociology

Research-based sociology master's with writing sample, statement, CV, and references.

Funding
Competitive support; consult department.
Application cost
Graduate application: CAD $100 (effective Sep 21, 2026; program exceptions possible)
Deadline
Varies by program or intake; confirm before applying
Requirements ↗Official source ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗
Master's · Reference — verify current intake

MA English

Research master's with literary studies and a thesis stream.

Funding
English department awards plus graduate funding consideration.
Application cost
Graduate application: CAD $100 (effective Sep 21, 2026; program exceptions possible)
Deadline
Varies by program or intake; confirm before applying
Requirements ↗Official source ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗

Physics faculty and research

Research interests come from university pages. We have not verified which faculty are recruiting or can provide a stipend. Send personalized queries and inspect the official pages before contacting anyone.

Professor and Ivan Curry Chair in Physics

Dr. Craig Bennett

Leads the Acadia Centre for Microstructural Analysis; official profile lists experimental physics and solid-state physics teaching.

Fields: Solid-state physics, Experimental physics, Microstructural analysis

Recruitment status
Not verified — do not assume a vacancy
Published professional email
[email protected]
University profile ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗
Assistant Professor of Physics

Dr. Mitchell Young

Active physics faculty member teaching astronomy, mechanics, and quantum mechanics. Specific research focus should be verified with department before matching.

Fields: Astronomy, Classical mechanics, Quantum mechanics teaching

Recruitment status
Not verified — do not assume a vacancy
Published professional email
[email protected]
University profile ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗

Mathematics and Statistics research

Acadia's graduate program page lists topics for the faculty below. Recruitment status and direct professional emails remain unconfirmed for these listings.

Mathematics & Statistics faculty / listed research interests

Dr. Iain Beaton

Research interests listed by Acadia in its graduate program directory; individual recruitment and professional contact need further verification.

Fields: Graph theory, Combinatorics

Recruitment status
Not verified — do not assume a vacancy
University profile ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗
Mathematics & Statistics faculty / listed research interests

Dr. Hugh Chipman

Research interests listed by Acadia in its graduate program directory; individual recruitment and professional contact need further verification.

Fields: Data science, Bayesian methods, Machine learning

Recruitment status
Not verified — do not assume a vacancy
University profile ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗
Mathematics & Statistics faculty / listed research interests

Dr. Nancy Clarke

Research interests listed by Acadia in its graduate program directory; individual recruitment and professional contact need further verification.

Fields: Graph theory, Design theory, Game theory

Recruitment status
Not verified — do not assume a vacancy
University profile ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗
Mathematics & Statistics faculty / listed research interests

Dr. Eva Curry

Research interests listed by Acadia in its graduate program directory; individual recruitment and professional contact need further verification.

Fields: Wavelets, Number theory, Probability

Recruitment status
Not verified — do not assume a vacancy
University profile ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗
Mathematics & Statistics faculty / listed research interests

Dr. Jeff Hooper

Research interests listed by Acadia in its graduate program directory; individual recruitment and professional contact need further verification.

Fields: Algebraic number theory, Cryptography

Recruitment status
Not verified — do not assume a vacancy
University profile ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗
Mathematics & Statistics faculty / listed research interests

Dr. Richard Karsten

Research interests listed by Acadia in its graduate program directory; individual recruitment and professional contact need further verification.

Fields: Tidal energy, Numerical oceanography

Recruitment status
Not verified — do not assume a vacancy
University profile ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗
Mathematics & Statistics faculty / listed research interests

Dr. Wilson Lu

Research interests listed by Acadia in its graduate program directory; individual recruitment and professional contact need further verification.

Fields: Survey sampling, Statistical confidentiality

Recruitment status
Not verified — do not assume a vacancy
University profile ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗
Mathematics & Statistics faculty / listed research interests

Dr. Franklin Mendivil

Research interests listed by Acadia in its graduate program directory; individual recruitment and professional contact need further verification.

Fields: Image processing, Stochastic optimization, Fractals

Recruitment status
Not verified — do not assume a vacancy
University profile ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗
Mathematics & Statistics faculty / listed research interests

Dr. Jianan Peng

Research interests listed by Acadia in its graduate program directory; individual recruitment and professional contact need further verification.

Fields: Statistical inference, Nonparametric statistics

Recruitment status
Not verified — do not assume a vacancy
University profile ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗
Mathematics & Statistics faculty / listed research interests

Dr. Holger Teismann

Research interests listed by Acadia in its graduate program directory; individual recruitment and professional contact need further verification.

Fields: PDEs, Control theory, Nonlinear optics

Recruitment status
Not verified — do not assume a vacancy
University profile ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗
Mathematics & Statistics faculty / listed research interests

Dr. Ying Zhang

Research interests listed by Acadia in its graduate program directory; individual recruitment and professional contact need further verification.

Fields: Statistical computing, Time series

Recruitment status
Not verified — do not assume a vacancy
University profile ↗MentorshipFree to talk ↗

Official evidence and corrections

University and application rules may change. OpenField does not represent Acadia. Please check official deadlines, fee details, and eligibility before paying or submitting an application. To report an error, email [email protected].
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