Dalhousie University is proudly 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 19,000 students from around the world. We make a lasting impact by blending transformative academic programs with pioneering research on Canada’s East Coast.
Bachelor's programmes
Medicine & Health (12)
- B.Sc. Bioveterinary Science
- B.H.Sc. Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound
- B.Sc.H.P. Health Promotion
- B.H.Sc. Health Sciences
- B.Sc. Kinesiology
- B.Sc. Medical Sciences
- B.H.Sc. Nuclear Medicine Technology
- B.Sc.N. Nursing
- B.H.Sc. Radiological Technology
- B.Sc. Recreation
- B.Sc./B.Mgmt. Recreation Management
- B.H.Sc. Respiratory Therapy
Social Sciences (12)
- B.Sc. Agricultural Economics
- B.A. Canadian Studies
- B.A. Contemporary Studies
- B.Sc./B.A. Economics
- B.A. European Studies
- B.A. Political Science
- B.Sc./B.A. Psychology
- B.A. Russian Studies
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (11)
- B.Sc. Actuarial Science
- B.A. Biology
- B.Sc./B.A. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Integrated Science
- B.Sc./B.A. Marine Biology
- B.Sc./B.A. Mathematics
- B.Sc./B.A. Neuroscience
- B.Sc./B.A. Physics and Atmospheric Science
- B.Sc./B.A. Statistics
Business & Management (10)
- B.Sc. Actuarial Science
- B.Sc. Agricultural Business
- B.Comm. Entrepreneurship
- B.Mgmt. Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Bachelor International Food Business
- B.Mgmt. Knowledge Management
- B.Mgmt. Leadership and Organizations
- B.Mgmt. Management and Globalization
- B.Sc./B.A. Mathematics
- B.Mgmt. Public Sector Management
Humanities (10)
- B.A. Classics
- B.A. Creative Writing
- B.A. English
- B.A. French
- B.A. German
- B.A. History
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Religious Studies
- B.A. Russian Studies
Agriculture & Forestry (9)
- B.Sc. Agricultural Business
- B.Sc. Agricultural Economics
- B.Sc. Animal Science
- B.Sc. Aquaculture
- Bachelor International Food Business
- B.Sc./B.A. Marine Biology
- B.Sc./B.A. Ocean Sciences
- B.Sc. Plant Science
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (9)
- B.C.D. Community Design
- B.Sc./B.A. Earth Sciences
- B.Sc./B.A./B.Mgmt. Environment, Sustainability and Society
- B.Sc./B.A. Environmental Science
- B.Sc. Environmental Sciences
- B.Sc./B.A. Ocean Sciences
- B.Sc./B.A. Physics and Atmospheric Science
Arts, Design & Architecture (6)
- B.C.D. Community Design
- B.A. Costume Studies
- B.Tech. Landscape Architecture
- B.Mus. Music
- B.A. Theatre
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- B.A. Costume Studies
Computer Science & IT (1)
- B.C.S. Computer Science
Engineering & Technology (1)
- B.Eng. Engineering
About
History
In the early 19th century, George Ramsay, the ninth Earl of Dalhousie and Nova Scotia Lieutenant-Governor at the time, wanted to establish a Halifax college open to all, regardless of class or creed.
The spoils of war helped fulfill his dream. During the War of 1812, Castine, a small port in Maine, was being used as a base by American privateers who harassed ships along the Eastern Seaboard.
Education
Dalhousie combines the prestige of a big-name university with a hands-on, collaborative education — all students have access to experiential learning opportunities in their programs and nearly 90% are taking advantage of it.
Research
Our membership in the U15 distinguishes us as one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities, attracting more than $150 million in research grants and awards each year. Many of our researchers are nationally and internationally recognized for their work, whether it’s groundbreaking, thought-provoking or solving real-world issues.
Career
The Career Information Centre exists to help students move forward in their educational and career planning.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
201 100
2018
301
2017
301
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
251
2019
251
2018
251
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
280 -1
2019
279
2018
279
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
322 -15
2019
307 21
2018
328
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The most noteworthy change is the creation of a new vice-provost, student affairs position that replaces the vice-president student services. In an email to all students, Dr. Watters explained the rationale for realigning Dal’s student service functions within the Provost’s Office, citing the cross-function nature of Dal’s priorities within its new Strategic Direction (specifically, helping more students succeed in their studies and complete their degrees).
Housing services
The Student Accessibility Centre (Halifax Campus) and the Student Success Centre (Agricultural Campus) are Dalhousie’s centres of expertise on student access, inclusion, and accommodation support. We work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to create an inclusive educational environment for students.
Library services
With five libraries, two learning commons, archival collections, a Geographical Information Sciences (GIS) Centre, and a Copyright Office, the libraries provide timely, context-sensitive service in person or online. Our University Librarian is Donna Bourne-Tyson.
Medical services
Dalhousie provides health & wellness support to Dalhousie and King's students through an interprofessional collaborative model and stepped care approach to wellness. With a professional and peer support network, students have access to services and support, workshops, online resources, and more.
Student Life
Campus life
The purpose of a new capital project and major renovation is to support the goals of the university through fostering academic innovation, enriching student experience, strengthening enrolment, supporting research excellence, developing outstanding human resources, sustaining campus renewal, ensuring financial stability, and engaging our community.
Sports facilities
Dalhousie a wide array of sport and recreational facilities, including Dalplex, Sexton Gym, and the Langille Athletic Centre in Truro, to suit the needs of students, faculty, staff, and commmunity users. Whether you’re brand new, you’ve been a member for a while, or you’re thinking about joining and want to see what we have to offer, come by for a FREE building tour of any facility.
Student clubs
Within the Student Union Building (SUB), the DSU provides a number of services to make your life at Dalhousie more enjoyable. These services include:
- The Grawood Lounge
- Tim Hortons
- Union Market
- Student Advocacy Service
- Campus Copy (photocopy centre and computer facility)
- society space
- meeting facilities
- locker rentals
- support for Tiger Patrol (drive-home service)
- CKDU, our own radio station
- The Gazette (student newspaper)
Student Reviews
Great School
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great atmosphere and people. Most profs are really great, friendly and always willing to help. Accessibility office is useless.
Learning to know what you need to know
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
I feel that the overall content and course material is high quality. The standard of what is expected of students is very high, which is reflected in the testing components of most classes. However, much of what you need to learn requires a strong personal drive, professors rarely hand things to you, which in the long run helps you to understand how to learn on your own.
Dalhousie is a community
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The University opened a lot of doors for me, the professors were diverse with a wide variety of expertise. I became more open-minded and critical. The University itself is a very open, welcoming space, I always felt happy going there. You really become a part of a community and safety network when you are a student at Dalhousie. I don't really have anything negative to...
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