Academic Index Last updated: June 22, 2026

6 Best Universities in Nova Scotia for Physical

We ranked the top 6 universities for Physical in Nova Scotia based on strict academic metrics. To determine these leaders, we isolated 126K specialized research publications which collectively generated 3.96M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

Active Filters: Physical Nova Scotia Clear All

Ranking Methodology Notice

Filter

Field of Study

Sub-Branch

1

Halifax

Dalhousie University

#14 in Canada #110 in North America

82% Acceptance

30,867 Enrollment

1818 Founded

2

Canada | Sydney

Cape Breton University

#778 in North America #67 in Canada

74% Acceptance

4,050 Enrollment

1974 Founded

3

Halifax

Mount Saint Vincent University

#60 in Canada #697 in North America

75% Acceptance

4,050 Enrollment

1873 Founded

4

Antigonish

St. Francis Xavier University

#45 in Canada #420 in North America

71% Acceptance

7,281 Enrollment

1853 Founded

5

Wolfville

Acadia University

#43 in Canada #410 in North America

74% Acceptance

72,100 Enrollment

1838 Founded

6

Halifax

Saint Mary’s University

#40 in Canada #391 in North America

70% Acceptance

7,281 Enrollment

1802 Founded