Academic Index Last updated: June 22, 2026

5 Best Universities in Nova Scotia for Gerontology

Focusing specifically on Gerontology, our data science engine identified the 5 most influential universities in Nova Scotia. To determine these leaders, we isolated 118.3K specialized research publications which collectively generated 3.75M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Halifax

Dalhousie University

For Gerontology

#4 in Canada #37 in North America

82% Acceptance

30,867 Enrollment

1818 Founded

2

Wolfville

Acadia University

For Gerontology

#43 in Canada #427 in North America

74% Acceptance

72,100 Enrollment

1838 Founded

3

Canada | Sydney

Cape Breton University

For Gerontology

#625 in North America #53 in Canada

74% Acceptance

4,050 Enrollment

1974 Founded

4

Halifax

Mount Saint Vincent University

For Gerontology

#39 in Canada #393 in North America

75% Acceptance

4,050 Enrollment

1873 Founded

5

Antigonish

St. Francis Xavier University

For Gerontology

#44 in Canada #449 in North America

71% Acceptance

7,281 Enrollment

1853 Founded