Academic Index Last updated: June 22, 2026

8 Best Universities in Nova Scotia for Biology

Focusing specifically on Biology, our data science engine identified the 8 most influential universities in Nova Scotia. Our methodology evaluated 71.3K subject-specific papers and 2.72M citations to find the strongest faculties. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Halifax

Dalhousie University

For Biology

#14 in Canada #108 in North America

82% Acceptance

30,867 Enrollment

1818 Founded

2

Wolfville

Acadia University

For Biology

#43 in Canada #394 in North America

74% Acceptance

72,100 Enrollment

1838 Founded

3

Antigonish

St. Francis Xavier University

For Biology

#44 in Canada #395 in North America

71% Acceptance

7,281 Enrollment

1853 Founded

4

Halifax

Saint Mary’s University

For Biology

#46 in Canada #409 in North America

70% Acceptance

7,281 Enrollment

1802 Founded

5

Halifax

Mount Saint Vincent University

For Biology

#54 in Canada #671 in North America

75% Acceptance

4,050 Enrollment

1873 Founded

6

Canada | Sydney

Cape Breton University

For Biology

#673 in North America #55 in Canada

74% Acceptance

4,050 Enrollment

1974 Founded

7

Halifax

University of King’s College

For Biology

#75 in Canada #1353 in North America

79% Acceptance

820 Enrollment

1789 Founded

8

Pointe de l'Eglise

University of Sainte-Anne

For Biology

#82 in Canada #1540 in North America

70% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1890 Founded