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About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is one of Canada’s top-ranked universities and a member of the U15 Group of Canadian Universities. The strength of our research and innovation supports world-class researchers dedicated to advancing Dalhousie’s positive contributions to society.

Our 13 academic faculties expand understanding through teaching excellence and a drive for discovery that results in more than $258 million in research funding each year. Dalhousie’s blend of groundbreaking research with outstanding teaching makes for a unique and collaborative environment that empowers all our students, professors, researchers, and staff to achieve excellence and make a positive impact for our province, our country, and our world.

Located on Canada’s welcoming East Coast, with campuses in the vibrant oceanside city of Halifax and an Agricultural Campus in the charming town of Truro, we proudly welcome over 21,000 students from across Canada and more than 100 countries worldwide.

Dalhousie is committed to supporting evidence-based solutions through our teaching, research, and service that are consistent with the important work of fulfilling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030. Find out more about life at Dalhousie University on our social media channels, including Facebook, XYouTubeInstagram and LinkedIn.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is one of Canada’s top-ranked universities and a member of the U15 Group of Canadian Universities. The strength of our research and innovation supports world-class researchers dedicated to advancing Dalhousie’s positive contributions to society.

Our 13 academic faculties expand understanding through teaching excellence and a drive for discovery that results in more than $258 million in research funding each year. Dalhousie’s blend of groundbreaking research with outstanding teaching makes for a unique and collaborative environment that empowers all our students, professors, researchers, and staff to achieve excellence and make a positive impact for our province, our country, and our world.

Located on Canada’s welcoming East Coast, with campuses in the vibrant oceanside city of Halifax and an Agricultural Campus in the charming town of Truro, we proudly welcome over 21,000 students from across Canada and more than 100 countries worldwide.

Dalhousie is committed to supporting evidence-based solutions through our teaching, research, and service that are consistent with the important work of fulfilling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030. Find out more about life at Dalhousie University on our social media channels, including Facebook, XYouTubeInstagram and LinkedIn.

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University information

Students hoping to apply to study at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, should consider their previous education and review the minimum requirements for the program of choice and which courses and certificates they will need to fulfill them. Potential applicants can reach out to the university for assistance with their application.
   
Applicants to Dalhousie University must make sure they meet any programme-specific requirements and language proficiency scores for international students before they apply to study. Once they've applied, postgraduate students should pay the application fee and submit supporting documentation. Full instructions on how to apply to study at Dalhousie can be found on the university’s admissions website.

Students wishing to apply to Dalhousie should check the admissions portal for their appropriate level of study. The university caters to students at undergraduate level and postgraduate level, as well as applicants with more specific circumstances like transfer applicants, upgrading and pathway programmes, professional programmes and continuing education.

Dalhousie offers and manages a range of funding opportunities for students. Each year, millions of dollars in scholarships, awards, bursaries and prizes is distributed through the Registrar's Office to promising Dalhousie students. Scholarships are money awarded for academic merit. For some scholarships, assessment is also based on other criteria such as community involvement, leadership and financial need.

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Dalhousie has three campuses within the Halifax Peninsula and a fourth, the Agricultural Campus, in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia. Studley Campus in Halifax serves as the primary campus; it houses the majority of the university's academic buildings such as faculties, athletic facilities, and the university's Student Union Building. Applicants can take a virtual tour of Dalhousie University campuses on the Dalhousie website. The campus is largely surrounded by residential neighbourhoods. 

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Dalhousie University has 20,970 total students, 23% of which are international. It offers over 200 programmes, has 93 Rhodes Scholars, over 150,000 alumni and annually funds millions in research. The university is ranked tenth in Canada according to the QS Full-time MBA Rankings: Canada 2022 and twelfth in Canada in the overall QS World University Rankings 2023. On top of this, Dalhousie University has been rated 5 QS Stars across teaching, employability, inclusiveness and more. 

Online study at Dalhousie University is offered, the extent to which is dependent on the programme of study, so potential applicants should check if their chosen programme is designed for online learning. The university offers a wealth of resources to students studying online, including student technological and mental wellbeing support.

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Student life

Dalhousie is focused on helping students learn in a hands-on, collaborative manner where everyone can have access to experiential learning opportunities. This focus on academic innovation means the university is committed to the continuous development of its programmes. 

The university has a variety of communities to help support students, including the Black Student Advising Centre, advisors for Indigenous students, LGBTQ2SIA+ and gender safe places such as DalOUT, South House and various health services, plus the Dalhousie Multifaith Services. On top of this there are advisors, workshops and cultural events for international students. As well as these supportive groups, there are recreational societies and clubs to add to the sense of community on campus. 

This is amplified for students who live on-campus who will be part of their residence community. Resident Assistant (Ras) organise floor events to help students meet and socialise. There is campus accommodation on the main Halifax Campus and the Agricultural Campus in Turo. The accommodation includes both single and shared rooms and is split between traditional halls and non-traditional residences with houses and apartments. There is a meal plan available which is mandatory for traditional residences. See the latest accommodation fees for the Halifax Campus on their website. 

 

Alumni from Dalhousie – the university is known colloquially as Dal – have gone on to great success in diverse fields. Dal alumni are often featured in local and national press coverage specific to the skills gained from their education. Stories of alumni and the career prospects of Dalhousie graduates are available on the featured section of the alumni website.

Rankings & Ratings

Dalhousie University is one of the top public universities in Truro, NS B2N 5E3, Canada. It is ranked #=275 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #243
  • 2014
    #=244
  • 2015
    #=235
  • 2016
    #=277
  • 2017
    #=283
  • 2018
    #=279
  • 2019
    #=279
  • 2020
    #280
  • 2021
    #291
  • 2022
    #=272
  • 2023
    #=308
  • 2024
    #298
  • 2025
    #=275

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #243
  • 2014
    #=244
  • 2015
    #=235
  • 2016
    #=277
  • 2017
    #=283
  • 2018
    #=279
  • 2019
    #=279
  • 2020
    #280
  • 2021
    #291
  • 2022
    #=272
  • 2023
    #=308
  • 2024
    #298
  • 2025
    #=275

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