Dalhousie University

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Halifax

  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 17,520Total Students
  • 1,198Faculty
  • 4,938Int'l Students

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Dalhousie’s Faculty of Graduate Studies will immerse you in an environment of discovery supported by leading faculty and a tight knit community determined to see you succeed.

You’ll live in one of Canada’s most desirable cities and join an institution with a global reputation that opens doors to opportunity around the world. 

Work side-by-side with faculty who are leaders in their fields. Make discoveries in state-of-the-art labs, conduct field work locally and around the globe, get industry experience, and access resources that empower any line of inquiry.

At Dalhousie you’ll join a...
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About

Dalhousie’s Faculty of Graduate Studies will immerse you in an environment of discovery supported by leading faculty and a tight knit community determined to see you succeed.

You’ll live in one of Canada’s most desirable cities and join an institution with a global reputation that opens doors to opportunity around the world. 

Work side-by-side with faculty who are leaders in their fields. Make discoveries in state-of-the-art labs, conduct field work locally and around the globe, get industry experience, and access resources that empower any line of inquiry.

At Dalhousie you’ll join a...
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University highlights

QS World University Ranking

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  • 2014
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  • 2015
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  • 2016
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  • 2017
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  • 2018
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  • 2019
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  • 2020
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  • 2021
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  • 2022
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Ranking criteria

38.2
Overall
19.4
Academic Reputation
53.5
Citations per Faculty
30.1
Employment Outcomes
16.7
Employer Reputation
12.9
Faculty Student Ratio
99.9
International Faculty Ratio
77.4
International Research Network
74.6
International Students Ratio
87.9
Sustainability

Student & Staff

Total students
17,520

24%
76%

International students
4,938

34%
66%

Total faculty staff
1,198

605
593

Total students
17,520

24%
76%

International students
4,938

34%
66%

Total faculty staff
1,198

593
605
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Scholarships

Yes
The Scholarships above offer some form of financial aid to prospective students. Please always check the specific requirements and restrictions on scholarship availability.

Campus locations

Studley Campus,

Halifax, Nova Scotia , Halifax , Nova Scotia , Canada , B3H 4R2

Agricultural Campus,

62 Cumming Dr, Bible Hill , Truro , Canada , B2N 5E3

Carleton Campus,

5981 University Ave , Halifax , Canada ,

Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick,

100 Tucker Park Rd, Saint John , Saint John , Canada , E2K 5E2

Sexton Campus,

1360 Barrington St , Halifax , Canada ,

+ 7 More Locations

English language requirements

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