Acadia University is one of Canada’s most prestigious undergraduate universities with a strong tradition of welcoming students from around the world. It was founded in 1863 and maintains a reputation for excellence. There are currently 3,800 students studying at Acadia University and over 14% are international from over 70 countries worldwide. Acadia University has been ranked the best overall primarily undergraduate university in Canada by Maclean’s Magazine for the 10th consecutive year.