Bachelor's
CAD 1K - 80K (80%+ average)
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Canada
"Atlantic Canada's leading research university and a member of the U15"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#298 (QS)
PSW VISA
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University was founded in 1818 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and is Atlantic Canada's largest research university and a member of the U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities. About 21,000 students study in 13 faculties and 200+ degree programmes, including medicine, dentistry, law, engineering, computer science, ocean sciences and management. It has three Halifax campuses (Studley, Carleton and Sexton) and an Agricultural Campus in Truro. Alumni include Nobel physicist Arthur B. McDonald and author Lucy Maud Montgomery.
Rankings & Recognition
#298
Ranked #298 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (top 20%), and 1st in Canada for International Faculty.
Accreditations & Memberships
U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities
Universities Canada
Association of Commonwealth Universities
CARL
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Dalhousie University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
29.0#
Employer Reputation
25.0#
Faculty / Student
13.1#
Citations / Faculty
71.9#
Intl. Faculty
100.0#
Intl. Students
67.6#
Intl. Research Network
77.6#
Employment Outcomes
38.4#
Sustainability
88.1#
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Key Facts
1818
Founded
18,307 (QS)
Total Students
4,205 (23%)
International Students
1,228
Faculty
200+
Programmes
Popular Programs
Computer Science
Engineering
Management / Commerce
Ocean Sciences
Health Sciences
Agriculture
Architecture
Medicine
Application Details
Scholarship Deadline
15 February 2027
Health / Nursing Deadline
15 February 2027
Other UG Programmes
Rolling until September
English Test By
15 May (Sept entry)
Deposit Deadline
1 May 2027
Proof of funds (2026)
CAD 23,448 + 1st-year tuition
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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IELTS Academic
|
6.5 (bands 6.0) |
|
TOEFL iBT
|
90 (bands 20) |
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PTE Academic
|
61 (skills 50) |
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Duolingo English Test
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120 |
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CAEL
|
70 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
65%
I-20 Processing
Study permit (LOA + PAL)
Post-Study Work
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
Green Card Pathway
Express Entry / PNP (PR)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
CAD 1K - 80K (over 4 yrs)
Career Outcomes
40%
Placement Ratio
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
Post-Study Work
20 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Faculty (QS) — 1,228
International Faculty — 53%
Faculties — 13
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Notable Alumni
Arthur B. McDonald (Nobel Prize, Physics)
Joe Clark and Brian Mulroney (Prime Ministers)
Lucy Maud Montgomery (author)
Campus & Location
Dalhousie has three campuses in Halifax - Studley (main), Carleton (health) and Sexton (engineering and architecture) - plus the Agricultural Campus in Bible Hill / Truro, Nova Scotia.
Campus Details
Studley
Carleton
Sexton
(Halifax) + Agricultural Campus (Truro)
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Guaranteed first-year residence (apply by 15 May)
Dining
Campus dining halls and food courts
Health & Wellness
Provincial or university health plan required
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Varsity sports
Career services
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
18,307
International
23%
Undergraduate
77.4%
Postgraduate
22.6%
Cost Deep-Dive
Arts / Science (Intl)
CAD 37,992 / year
Computer Science (Intl)
CAD 41,685 / year
Management (Intl)
CAD 42,042 / year
Engineering (Intl)
CAD 48,592 / year
Incidental Fees (Halifax)
CAD 1,745 / year
Health Insurance
Approx. CAD 927 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Dalhousie admits mainly in September, with January entry for some programmes. Nursing, health and social work close on 15 February 2027 and architecture on 1 March 2027; other programmes are considered while space remains. Scholarship applications close 15 February 2027 and the admission deposit is due 1 May 2027.
Scholarships at Dalhousie University
4 scholarships available
Bachelor's
CAD 48,000 (international)
Sankofa Scholarship (International)
Bachelor's
CorpFinance International Limited Indian Scholarship
Competitive, for Indian students
Bachelor's
CAD 32,000
Ivan Joseph Promise Scholarship
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Class 12 (CBSE/ISC/State) with 5 programme-required subjects; awards need 80%+. IELTS 6.5 (bands 6.0) / Duolingo 120.
Postgraduate
4-year bachelor's with ~B (3.0 GPA / 70%+) in the last two years; IELTS 7.0 for some programmes.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
6.5 (bands 6.0)TOEFL iBT
90 (bands 20)PTE Academic
61 (skills 50)Duolingo English Test
CAEL
Required Documents
Valid passport
Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
PAL / TAL or CAQ
Class 10 and 12 marksheets
Bachelor degree and transcripts (PG)
IELTS / PTE / TOEFL score report
Proof of funds (GIC / bank / loan)
Statement of purpose
Tuition deposit receipt
Upfront medical exam
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick a programme and check its entry rules on dal.ca.
2
Apply online
Submit the online application, pay the fee and upload transcripts and test scores.
3
Get your offer (LOA)
Receive a Letter of Acceptance; accept it and pay the tuition deposit.
4
PAL / TAL
The school issues a Provincial Attestation Letter for your study permit.
5
Study permit
Apply to IRCC online, give biometrics and wait for approval.
6
Arrive & study
Enter Canada, register, work up to 24 hrs/week and plan for PGWP.
Campus & Location
Dalhousie has three campuses in Halifax - Studley (main), Carleton (health) and Sexton (engineering and architecture) - plus the Agricultural Campus in Bible Hill / Truro, Nova Scotia.
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