St. Stephen's University

St. Stephen's University (SSU) is a private Christian liberal arts university located in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada. Founded in 1975, it offers a small, intensive undergraduate education rooted in the Christian intellectual tradition, emphasizing humanities, community life, and spiritual formation. The university is known for its close-knit learning environment, small class sizes, and integrated curriculum that includes study abroad terms in Europe and the Middle East. SSU operates as an independent, private institution with a focus on whole-person education. Its programs blend academic study with discipleship, service, and cross-cultural experience, preparing students for a range of vocations and further graduate study. The campus occupies a compact, small-town setting in St. Stephen, providing students with accessible faculty, shared meals, and residential community life.