Dalhousie University (Dal)

About

Dalhousie is Nova Scotia’s leading research-intensive university, with 13 faculties that expand understanding through teaching excellence and a drive for discovery resulting in more than $210 million in external research funding each year. Dalhousie’s blend of groundbreaking research with outstanding teaching and makes for a unique and collaborative environment that empowers all their students, professors, researchers, and staff to achieve excellence and make a positive impact for their province, country, and world.

 

Acronym	Dal
Nickname	Tigers Rams
Motto / Slogan	Pray and work, On seal: Teaching promotes innate ability
Colour	Wingtip Black, Beak Gold, Cloud White
Mascot	Rocky the Ram and the Dal Tiger
Founded	1818
Location	Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Address	6230 Coburg Rd. PO Box 15000 Halifax, NS B3H 4R2

Objectives

Dalhousie University's primary objectives include becoming a globally recognized leader in student experience and research, fostering inclusivity, and contributing to the well-being of local, national, and global communities. 

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

• Agriculture
• Architecture & Planning
• Computer Science
• Arts & Social Sciences
• Engineering
• Dentistry
• Graduate Studies
• Health
• Management
• Schulich School of Law
• Medicine
• Science
• Open Learning & Career Development

Reasons to Study at Dalhousie University

1. Research Excellence

   Dalhousie University has a strong culture of research and innovation as it is home to world-class research centres and institutes that tackle some of the most pressing global challenges. The university’s researchers are engaged in groundbreaking research across various disciplines, including oceanography, health sciences, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, social justice, and more. 

2. Campus Life and Facilities

   The Dalhousie University campus is spread across multiple locations in Halifax, offering a vibrant and supportive environment for students. The facilities include state-of-the-art laboratories, well-equipped libraries, collaborative learning spaces, sports complexes, and modern student residences.

3. Stunning Location

   Dalhousie University is situated in Halifax, the capital city of Nova Scotia. Halifax is a renowned education hub in Canada, and students at Dalhousie University can benefit from the opportunity to collaborate, network, and engage in interdisciplinary pursuits with students and faculty from other institutions.

4. Courses and Degrees

   Dalhousie University offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines. With more than 4,000 Dalhousie courses available, students can choose from fields such as Health Sciences, Engineering, Business, Arts and Social Sciences, Law, Computer Science, Sustainability, and many others.

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

View the Admission page for detailed information on the Admission requirements.

 

Supporting Documents

• Transcript
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Supplemental documents: Some programs require supplemental documents, check your selected program page to verify.

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

View the Application page for detailed information on the Academic and Language requirements.

Supporting Documents

1. Transcripts
2. Reference letters: Two letters of reference are required for admission into a graduate degree. These letters are normally required to be from academics familiar with your work but may be replaced with relevant professional references for some course-based professional master's programs.
3. English language proficiency test results
4. Other supporting documentation: Additional tests or documentation may be necessary for admission into your program of choice. Please review your program’s requirements before completing this step. Examples of supplementary documentation include:  

• GMAT
• GRE
• CV
• Statement of intent
• Statement of research interests
• Portfolio

 

How To Apply For Admission

Applications are made directly to Dalhousie University via the Application portal.

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected],[email protected]
Phone : 902-494-2450, 902-494-2485

Apply For Admission

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  Graduating Students

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  Women's Volleyball Team

Campus Tour

Facilities

• Place of Worship: Dalhousie University has several multi-faith and prayer spaces, including a Multifaith Centre, various dedicated prayer rooms in locations like the Student Union Building and Killam Library, and a quiet room in the Student Health and Wellness building. The university also supports various religious services and communities. 
• Laboratory: Dalhousie University has numerous laboratories across its various faculties and departments, including the Aquatron Laboratory for aquatic research, various chemistry labs like the Mass Spectrometry and NMR-3 facilities, and the Minerals Engineering Laboratory. The university supports many shared research facilities for its researchers. 
• Sports: Dalhousie University has extensive sports facilities, including the indoor Dalplex complex with a pool, fitness halls, and a fieldhouse, and outdoor venues like Wickwire Field for soccer and other sports. The university also has other facilities such as Studley Gym for various sports and recreation activities and a variety of clubs and varsity teams. 
• Gym: Sexton Gym is located in downtown Halifax, on the Sexton Campus. Sexton Gym includes a revamped weight and cardio room, a new studio space and a gymnasium. Open to Dalhousie students, Sexton Gym also has memberships available!
• Accommodation: Dalhousie University has accommodation facilities, including on-campus residences with various room types, and guarantees a room to new, direct-from-high-school students who apply by the deadline. Fees for these residences can include Wi-Fi, and the university also offers accommodation support for students with disabilities. 
• Library: Dalhousie University has several libraries, including the Killam Memorial Library, W.K. Kellogg Health Sciences Library, Sexton Design & Technology Library, Sir James Dunn Law Library, and the MacRae Library in Truro. The university's libraries offer extensive collections, research support, and various study spaces. 
• Research Center: Dalhousie University has many research centers and institutes, such as the Atlantic Research Centre, the Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute, and the Canadian Center for Vaccinology (CCfV). 
   

 

 

Accreditations

• CEAB (Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board). 
• CASWE-ACFTS (Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work). 
• AACSB International
• CACB (Canadian Architectural Certification Board). 
• CACMS (Committee on the Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools) and LCME (Liaison Committee on Medical Education). 
• American Library Association
• Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  Dr. Hany El Naggar

  Professor Dr. Hany El Naggar, Ph.D., P.Eng. is a Professor of GeoStructural/Geotechnical Engineering at Dalhousie University with more than 25 years of experience in civil construction, geotechnical and structu... read more

  ral engineering, and research in Canada and abroad. He has participated in numerous geotechnical and structural investigations and has extensive expertise in the analysis and design of foundations and the soil–structure interaction (SSI) of buried infrastructure.

  
   

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  Suzie Dunn

  Assistant Professor Suzie Dunn the interim director of the Law & Technology Institute and an assistant professor at Dalhousie University’s Schulich School of Law. She teaches contracts, torts, p... read more

  rivacy, law and technology, and legal ethics.
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  Patricia Galvão Ferreira

  Associate Professor Dr. Patrícia Galvão Ferreira is an Associate Professor with the Marine & Environmental Law Institute at Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University. She received her SJD from the University of ... read more

  Toronto Faculty of Law, together with an interdisciplinary doctoral degree in dynamics of global change from the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy. She holds an LLM in international human rights law from the Faculty of Law at Notre Dame University and an LLB from the Federal University of Bahia in Brazil.

  
   

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  Ahsan Habib

  Professor Ahsan Habib is a transportation professor at Dalhousie University. He received a PhD degree in civil engineering from the University of Toronto in 2009. He held a professional position at the Ministry... read more

  of Transportation Ontario (MTO) prior to joining Dalhousie University in 2010.

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Notable Alumni

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  Thomas Mason Physicist
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  Brian Mulroney Politician
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  Bonnie Henry Epidemiologist
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  Vassy Kapelos Journalist

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History

Dalhousie is named for George Ramsay, the ninth Earl of Dalhousie and Nova Scotia Lieutenant-Governor in the early 19th century. He wanted to establish a Halifax college open to all, regardless of class or creed, at a time when most universities were organized based on religious denominations. He envisioned his college in the model of the University of Edinburgh, near his Scottish home.