| Students enrolled at Dalhousie University | over 20,000 |
| From out of province | 62% |
| International students | 24% |
| Average entering grade of first-year students | 87.6% |
| Number of first-year students receiving entrance awards | 1,400 |
| Number of Rhodes Scholars | 92 |
| Number of countries represented | Over 115 |
Dalhousie University
About
Dalhousie University is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia which is ranked one of the friendliest cities in the world. Founded in 1818, we're one of Canada’s oldest universities, attracting more than 20,000 students from around the world. We make a lasting impact by blending transformative academic programs with pioneering research on Canada’s East Coast.
Introduction
Welcome to one of Canada’s leading universities. Since 1818, Dalhousie has been attracting students from around the globe and providing a world-class education. We are recognized for outstanding academic quality, superb faculty and educational and research opportunities that are second to none. Dalhousie is home to over 18,000 students and has graduated 91 Rhodes scholars, the sixth highest in the world. We provide a unique interactive and collaborative and career-oriented opportunities. We inspire our students, faculty, staff and graduates to make significant contributions to our region, Canada and the world.
Statistics
Visa Requirements
International applicants
- International (or visa students) are required to apply for and secure a study visa and if a co-op work permit to complete a corporate residency off campus.
Alumni Statistics
From around the globe and around the corner, students flourish here
At last count, Dalhousie hosts approximately 19,000 full- and part-time students. Our campus reflects a diverse mix of students from many different backgrounds.
Where do our students come from?
- A quarter are from Nova Scotia
- The others come from locations across Canada and around the world.
- Dalhousie hosts nearly 4,000 international students from more than 115 countries.
Our students are a smart bunch:
- The average entering grade of first-year students is 87.6%.
- Dalhousie boasts 91 Rhodes Scholars, far more than any other university in the region. Our most recent Rhodes Scholar (2018), is Mechanical Engineering co-op student Nayani Jensen.
- In 2018-19, 103 Dalhousie varsity athletes were recognized as Academic All-Canadians.
- Our students rank 5th nationally for the number of academic awards they win (5.9/1,000).
- 1,400 first-year students received entrance awards (2016).
When our students graduate, they join our over 135,000 Dalhousie alumni.
Accreditations
Student Testimonials
Ajinkya Dhale
"I chose the CRMBA program because it is the only University in Atlantic Canada with a Residency (8-month work term) integrated within the curriculum.” Before the CRMBA Ajinkya graduated from Thadomal Shahani Engineering College in Mumbai, India with a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
