Established in 1853, St. Francis Xavier University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Antigonish (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Nova Scotia. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Labour and Advanced Education, Nova Scotia, St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.