Founded in 1873, Mount Saint Vincent University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Halifax (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Nova Scotia.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Labour and Advanced Education, Nova Scotia, Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 147 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Canadian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 