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Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Governance St. Francis Xavier University St. Francis Xavier University, Canada

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CAD 24461

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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90

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Public policy and governance systems shape our everyday lives in profound ways. Complex societal problems require good governance and the development of effective policies. Often, this involves close collaboration between a wide array of actors inside and outside of government. But how do these actors work together? How do they identify problems, create solutions, and implement and evaluate policies? The Public Policy and Governance program explores these critical questions and provides students with the analytical frameworks, tools, and skills required to solve these problems across a broad spectrum of careers.

Why study public policy and governance at StFX?
An applied and focused undergraduate degree, the StFX Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Governance (PGOV) is one of the few of its kind in Canada. It’s also one of the country’s best-funded undergraduate programs, offering support to over 200 students – amounting to over $660,000 per year.

PGOV students enjoy small class sizes and the opportunity to get to know their professors and their peers. Here, you will develop the ability to bridge ideological or values-based divides to find common ground and work together towards practical solutions.

StFX is also home to the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government, one of the few institutes dedicated to the study of public policy and governance at the undergraduate level. Named for Canada’s 18th prime minister (and StFX alumnus), the Institute brings together some of Canada’s top scholars and thinkers. PGOV students study in beautiful Mulroney Hall, a stunning new venue located in the heart of the StFX campus.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

Closed

Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 90 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60 - With no score less than - 50
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 115.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • English 12 and four other university preparatory courses

6.5 IELTS Score
90 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

24461

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 100

Application Fee
(CAD)

20600 Per year

Average Cost of Living
(CAD)

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Scholarships

Entrance Scholarships

$5,000 Entrance (85-89.9% scholarship average) $5,000 ($1,250 renewable for 4 years)
$7,000 Entrance (90-95.9% scholarship average) $7,000 ($1,750 renewable for 4 years)
$12,000 Merit (+96% scholarship average) $12,000 ($3,000 renewable for 4 years)
Transfer Scholarship (+80% average and 24 credits) $2,000 (non-renewable: Apply by May 30)


Eligibility:

Scholarship eligibility is based on final marks for the five Grade 12 courses used to meet admission requirements for your program. Please note that final Grade 11 equivalent subject marks may be used in the interim to calculate the average. Open to all students.

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