Dalhousie University is proudly located in Halifax, Nova Scotia which is ranked one of the friendliest cities in the world. Founded in 1818, it is one of Canada’s oldest universities, attracting more than 19,000 students including 22% international students from around the world. Dalhousie makes a lasting impact by blending transformative academic programs with pioneering research on Canada’s East Coast.
Dalhousie is home to 13 Faculties with 200+ degree programs that are supported by continual innovation in the classroom and a focus on interactive learning. And as Atlantic Canada’s leading Research University, Dalhousie excels in collaboration with industry and opportunity for discovery. 90% of students take part in work-integrated learning which gives students the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, gain skills necessary in their field of interest as well as gain practical knowledge from experts.
Dalhousie welcomes a diverse mix of students from right in Nova Scotia, across Canada and around the world, with over 115 countries represented. University has four campuses including three in Halifax (Studley, Sexton and Carleton) and Agricultural campus. It also has 999 professors in 2017 of which 92% are PhD holders.
The university has 6 libraries and Killiam Memorial Library is one of them which is the largest library in Atlantic Canada featuring more than 1 million books and over 40,000 journals. University is awarded more than $150 million in external research gr
Dalhousie is home to 13 Faculties with 200+ degree programs that are supported by continual innovation in the classroom and a focus on interactive learning. And as Atlantic Canada’s leading Research University, Dalhousie excels in collaboration with industry and opportunity for discovery. 90% of students take part in work-integrated learning which gives students the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, gain skills necessary in their field of interest as well as gain practical knowledge from experts.
Dalhousie welcomes a diverse mix of students from right in Nova Scotia, across Canada and around the world, with over 115 countries represented. University has four campuses including three in Halifax (Studley, Sexton and Carleton) and Agricultural campus. It also has 999 professors in 2017 of which 92% are PhD holders.
The university has 6 libraries and Killiam Memorial Library is one of them which is the largest library in Atlantic Canada featuring more than 1 million books and over 40,000 journals. University is awarded more than $150 million in external research grants.
University has more than 400+ Student clubs & societies to support students and almost 2660 students live on campus. Some of the notable alumni of the university are Richard Bedford Bennett – 11th Prime Minister of Canada, Joe Clark – 16th Prime Minister of Canada, Arthur B. McDonald – Nobel Laureate: 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics, Charles Peter McColough - CEO of Xerox and Michael Leir – Canadian High Commissioner to Australia
A famous American philanthropist and publisher, George Munro donated money to the university all his life and in honour of George Munro, the university celebrates 'George Munro Day' on February 1.
| Year of establishment | 1818 |
| Website | https://www.dal.ca/admissions/international_students/contact.html |
| Also Known As | DAL |
| Total International Students | 3843 |
| Male/Female Ratio | 1.16 |
| UG/PG Course Ratio | 0.70 |
| Faculty/Student Ratio | 16.5 |
| Endowments Value | Canadian Dollar 582 million |
| No.of Campuses | 4 |
| Yearly Hostel & Meals Expense | 12647 CAD |
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Dalhousie University Popular Programmes
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Dalhousie University Fees
| Courses | Duration | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MS(27 Courses) | (1 year-3 years) | CAD 14.31 K - 26.25 K |
| M.E./M.Tech(9 Courses) | (12 months-24 years) | CAD 16.08 K - 18.9 K |
| MBA/PGDM(3 Courses) | (18 months-2 years) | CAD 37.14 K - 37.87 K |
| MIM(7 Courses) | (12 months-2 years) | CAD 16.08 K - 27.17 K |
| BBA(10 Courses) | (2-4 years) | CAD 17.63 K - 22.44 K |
| B.Sc.(25 Courses) | (4 years) | CAD 17.1 K - 35.29 K |
| B.E. / B.Tech(10 Courses) | (4-5 years) | CAD 17.63 K - 24.17 K |
| M.A.(11 Courses) | (12 months-3 years) | CAD 14.95 K |
| MASc(8 Courses) | (18-27 months) | CAD 16.08 K - 18.9 K |
| M.Arch(1 Courses) | (2 years) | CAD 16.09 K |
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Dalhousie University Entry Criteria
| Courses | Exams |
|---|---|
| MS(27 Courses) | : 7.0-7.5 : 92.0-100.0 : 65.0 & Above |
| M.E./M.Tech(9 Courses) | : 7.0 & Above : 92.0 & Above : 65.0 & Above |
| MBA/PGDM(3 Courses) | : 7.5-8.0 : Accepted : 102.0 & Above |
| MIM(7 Courses) | : 7.0-7.5 : 92.0-100.0 : 550.0 & Above |
| BBA(10 Courses) | : 6.5 & Above : 90.0 & Above : 61.0 & Above |
| B.Sc.(25 Courses) | : 6.5-7.0 : 90.0 & Above : 61.0 & Above |
| B.E. / B.Tech(10 Courses) | : 6.5 & Above : 90.0 & Above : 61.0 & Above |
| M.A.(11 Courses) | : 7.0-7.5 |
| MASc(8 Courses) | : 7.0-7.5 : 92.0 & Above : 65.0 & Above |
| M.Arch(1 Courses) | : 7.0 & Above |
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On-campus Accommodation
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- Dalhousie University provides campus accommodation to its students in Halifax and at the Agricultural Campus in Truro and all first-year undergraduate students are guaranteed a place in the residence
- Students have the option to choose from traditional dormitory-style residences or non-traditional residence apartments and Live on their own in a single room or with a roommate in a double room
Off-campus Accommodation
Available
- The average rent is 700 to 900 CAD/month
- The residence type includes studio apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, 4 bedroom apartments, shared apartments and Condo
- The student residences are fully furnished with all the basic amenities such as electricity, water and Wi-Fi included in the rent
- On-site laundry facility is also available
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| Studying Canada Details | |
|---|---|
| Average 1st Year Tuition Cost | BSc INR 20.5 L | MS INR 11.7 L | BE/Btech INR 23.3 L | MA INR 9.8 L | BBA INR 17.3 L | MIM INR 19 L | MEng INR 15.5 L | MASc INR 12.9 L | MBA INR 26.8 L | MFA INR 10.9 L | MArch INR 20.4 L | BHM INR 13.9 L |
| Average Hostel & Meals Expense | INR 6.2 L (based on 179 colleges listed on Studyabroad.shiksha.com) |
| Average Admission Exam Scores | TOEFL: 85 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GRE: 307 | GMAT: 570 |
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| Cost of Visa Application | CAD 150 = INR 9,289.5 |
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| University City | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Size of city | Medium |
| Population of City | 4,14,000 |
| Wikipedia Link | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halifax_County,_Nova_Scotia |
Contact Details
admissions@dal.ca