Acadia University is a public, predominantly undergraduate university located in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada, with some graduate programs at the master's level and one at the doctoral level. The enabling legislation consists of the Acadia University Act and the Amended Acadia University Act 2000.
Former names: Queen's College (1838–1841) · Acadia College (1841–1891)
Motto: In pulvere vinces (Latin)
Motto in English: "By effort (lit. 'in dust'), you will conquer"
Type: Public university
Established: 1838
Religious affiliation: Currently non-denominational; initially founded by Baptists
Academic affiliations: AUCC, IAU, CUSID, CBIE, CUP, Maple League of Universities