Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) was established in 1873 and was formerly known as Mount Saint Vincent Academy and Mount Saint Vincent College. With a student population of around 4400 Mount Saint Vincent University offers 35 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs. Also, offering more than 150 courses and 13 complete programs via Internet and other creative technologies such as television broadcasts. MSVU also has the lowest faculty-to-student ratios and smallest class sizes in Canada.