Saint Mary's University Halifax is a public university located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It was founded in 1802 and is one of the oldest universities in Canada. The university has a strong reputation for its academic programs and research, and is consistently ranked among the top universities in Canada.

Saint Mary's University Halifax has a rich history dating back to 1802 when it was founded as a boys' school by the Irish priest Edmund Burke. The school was originally known as the Saint Mary's Grammar School and provided education to boys from Catholic families. In 1841, the school was renamed Saint Mary's College and began offering post-secondary education. In 1952, it was granted university status and became Saint Mary's University.

Saint Mary's University Halifax is accredited by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC), which is a regional accrediting body in Canada. It is also a member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) and the Canadian University Press (CUP).

Saint Mary's University Halifax offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in various fields of study. Some of the popular programs offered by the university include business administration, computer science, criminology, environmental science, finance, psychology, and sociology. The university also offers various research opportunities for students and has a strong focus on experiential learning.

Saint Mary's University Halifax has a diverse student body, with over 7,000 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs. The university has a relatively small class size, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1. The university has a strong focus on providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Saint Mary's University Halifax is consistently ranked among the top universities in Canada. In the 2021 rankings by Maclean's Magazine, Saint Mary's University was ranked 6th in the Comprehensive University category in Canada. The university is also ranked among the top 500 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.