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    Dalhousie University

    university
    Halifax, Nova Scotia, 🇨🇦 CanadaFounded 1818
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    About Dalhousie University

    Dalhousie University was founded in 1818 by the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. It is the largest university in Atlantic Canada and a member of the U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities.

    Best known for

    • Atlantic Canada's leading research university
    • Ocean sciences and marine biology
    • Medical school
    • Historic campus
    • Rowe School of Business

    Type

    university

    Founded

    1818

    Total students

    Not verified

    Indian students

    Not verified

    Studley campus
    Carleton campus
    Sexton campus
    Dalplex athletics
    250+ clubs

    Popular Programs

    Computer Science
    Engineering
    Business (Rowe)
    Medicine
    Ocean Sciences
    Law

    Full program list: official website.

    Admission for Indian Students

    1

    Apply directly online

    2

    Submit transcripts

    3

    IELTS/TOEFL required

    IELTS

    6.5 (min 6.0 each)

    TOEFL

    90

    GPA / Marks

    78%+ (Indian boards)

    Source not verified — always confirm details on the institution's official admissions page before applying.

    Tuition

    Official figure unavailable

    International tuition

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    See official tuition fees

    Tuition varies by program and year. Always confirm the fee for your program on the official fee schedule.

    Scholarships

    • Entrance Scholarship ($1,500–$4,000)
    • International Student Entrance Award

    Eligibility and amounts change each year — check the university's awards office before applying.

    Intakes & Deadlines

    Intakes

    Fall (September)
    Winter (January)

    Application deadline

    April 1 (Fall)

    Application fee

    CAD $70

    Deadlines are indicative and differ by program — confirm on the official admissions page.

    Cost of Living in Halifax

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    Official minimum living funds for your visa: IRCC — proof of financial support

    Student Life

    Live activity from Indian students at Dalhousie University.

    Source not verified — check the official website