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Dalhousie University: the applicant's brief

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  1. The short answer

    Dalhousie University is a public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada, with programs across undergraduate, graduate, and professional study. It suits students who want a broad university with many degree options and a research-intensive environment.

  2. What you can study

    Dalhousie offers over 200 degree programs across 13 undergraduate, graduate, and professional faculties. The university has three campuses in Halifax, a fourth in Bible Hill, and two satellite medical school campuses in Saint John, New Brunswick and Cape Breton.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the website for entry requirements, required documents, deadlines, and any programme-specific conditions. If you plan to study a medical programme or study at a satellite campus, confirm the location and application route directly with admissions.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a fee range in the information available here; confirm tuition for your programme with the admissions office. Living costs will depend on where you live in Nova Scotia and how you manage housing, transport, and daily expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm it on the official website before applying. Also check visa requirements, document translation rules, programme length, campus location, and whether your intended course is based in Halifax, Bible Hill, Saint John, or Cape Breton.

  6. How it compares

    Among 156 universities in Canada, Dalhousie stands out as a public research university with a large programme range and a U15 membership. That makes it a stronger fit for applicants who want a research-focused university with breadth across undergraduate, graduate, and professional study rather than a narrowly specialised institution.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Dalhousie University

What type of university is Dalhousie University?

It is a public university in Canada.

Where is Dalhousie University located?

It is in Nova Scotia, Canada, with campuses in Halifax, Bible Hill, Saint John, and Cape Breton.

How many degree programs does Dalhousie University offer?

It offers over 200 degree programs.

Is Dalhousie University research-intensive?

Yes. It is a member of the U15, a group of research-intensive universities in Canada.

Overview

Dalhousie University is a large public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada, with three campuses in Halifax, a fourth in Bible Hill, and two satellite medical school campuses, in Saint John, New Brunswick and in Cape Breton. Dalhousie offers over 200 degree programs in 13 undergraduate, graduate, and professional faculties. The university is a member of the U15, a group of research-intensive universities in Canada.

Programs at Dalhousie University

71 programs across 3 study levels.

Other

Languages & Linguistics

Chinese Studies

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🎓 Full Time
Computer Science & IT

Informatics

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🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

Accounting

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

Actuarial Science

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Agricultural Business

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Economics & Public Policy

Agricultural Economics

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Agriculture & Environment

Agriculture

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Animal Science

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Agriculture & Environment

Aquaculture

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Architecture

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Arctic Nursing

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Arts

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Life Sciences

Biochemistry

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Life Sciences

Biology

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Canadian Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Engineering

Chemical Engineering

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Science

Chemistry

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Engineering

Civil Engineering

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Classics

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Commerce

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Community Design

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Computer Science & IT

Computer Science

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Contemporary Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Creative Writing

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Early Modern Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Science

Earth Sciences

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Economics & Public Policy

Economics

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Engineering

Engineering

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

English

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Entrepreneurship

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Agriculture & Environment

Environmental Science

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Agriculture & Environment

Environmental Sciences

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

European Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

Finance

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

French

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

German

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Health Promotion

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

History

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

International Business

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Sports & Recreation

Kinesiology

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Landscape Architecture

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Management

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Life Sciences

Marine Biology

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Marketing

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Science

Mathematics

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Medical Sciences

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Diploma

Diploma Business & Management

Business Management

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⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Business & Management

EHS Management

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⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Canada.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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