Choosing St. Thomas University

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This Experience Belongs to YOU.

Your degree should reflect your academic interests and professional goals. At St. Thomas, we'll help you personalize your university experience through unique academic programs, engaging clubs and student groups, internships, mentorship, and more. 


What you can expect as a STUdent:

  • Small classes that are always taught by professors — not teaching assistants.
  • Career development programming to prepare you for what comes next.
  • Student supports that promote your academic and personal success.
  • Personalized internship opportunities that align with your career aspirations.
  • Hands-on, experiential learning that brings course material to life.

Where STU Can Take You

A photo of STU alumnus Jason Cassidy standing in front of a wood panelled wallJason Cassidy, President of Endy
STU Class of 2011

“STU fueled my curiosity and instilled a desire to research, analyze, and formulate clear and concise arguments. These skills are transferable to any job or industry,” he said. 

“I’ve held many different roles in my career, at several different types and sizes of companies, and my greatest skill is adaptability—STU helped prepare me for that.”

What Some Recent Grads are Doing Now

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Digital Media

Producer and Editor

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Business

CEO and Entrepreneur

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Speech Therapy

Speech Language Pathology

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Health

Recreational and Occupational Therapy

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Aviation

Pilot and Senior Officer

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Education

Teacher and School Administrator

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Social Work

Clinical and Preventative

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Advocacy

Policy and Strategy Development

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Explore New Programs

At STU, you will be challenged and empowered to explore and expand your intellectual interests in new and unique programs like Business and Social Entrepreneurship and Disability, Aging, and Human Rights. 

Where STU Can Take You

A female student with dark hearing wearing a St. Thomas University sweatshirt"STU offers the ideal undergraduate experience: a quality and rigorous educational experience coupled with a tight-knit community atmosphere. It really is an educational environment like no other."

Julia Evans, BA '23
Human Rights and Political Science
Law Student at University of New Brunswick


A Supportive Classroom Environment Led by Professors Who Know You

Compared to the national average, first-year students RANKED STU PROFESSORS HIGHER FOR:

  • Effective communication in teaching

  • Encouraging participation

  • Concern for their interests

CUSC survey of first-year students, 2022

A Higher Education Experience Where You Thrive

92% of first-year students said they were satisfied/very satisfied with their decision to attend STU.

CUSC survey of first-year students, 2022



Supports So that You Get the Most Out of Your University Experience

Compared to the national average, first-year STU students are more likely to say STU EXCEEDED THEIR EXPECTATIONS in:

  • Contact with professors outside the classroom

  • Access to support and advising assistance

CUSC survey of first-year students, 2022

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