ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:-
This university was established in the year 1818 and has been serving since then in the field of education. It is one of the oldest and premier universities in Canada and has provided education to many students for more than 200 years. The university has bagged all 5 stars in terms of teaching, learning environment, Innovation and employability from the QS star, one of the prestigious university rating systems.
The university provides 4000 courses in over 200 programs helping students in selecting the course of their choice and working towards their goal. The university plays it’s A game in terms of placements and around 2000 students take part in the placement drive every year. A team of dedicated professionals help students to get the best of jobs and internships. Geology is the top ranked subject of this University.
The students studying in the university will have access to one of the largest libraries in Atlantic Canada. The librarians also are extremely cooperative and help students in their class assignments and research programs.
Dalhousie University also has Tier 1 sports clubs such as Baseball, Field Hockey, Football etc.
The College provides a friendly environment for the interaction of diverse group of students coming from different backgrounds and countries. The College has a no. Of clubs for the students to participate in and also a huge no. of sports take place at the college.
On adding an agricultural campus in the year 2012, the reach of the UNIVERSITY continues to expand beyond Halifax and the other parts of Canada. The university has 3 campuses in the heart of Halifax in proximity to the city’s major amenities. All the 3 campuses are situated in residential areas making it easier for students to reach the college.
The University includes different faculties under which courses are offered. Faculties are Agriculture, Architecture and Planning, Arts and Social Sciences, Computer Science, Dentistry, Engineering, Law, Health, Management, Medicine and science. Under these faculties different departments are also included.
It consist of more than 400 clubs and societies for support to students .
UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS
| International Students percentage | 20 % |
| Total no. International Students | 3,843 |
| Male/Female Ratio of the UNIVERSITY | 1 : 1.16 |
| Undergraduate/postgradute Course Ratio | 1 : 0.7 |
| Faculty/Student Ratio of the College | 1 : 16.5 |
| Endowments Value | CAD 582 million |
| No.of Campuses | 4 |
| Hostel & Meals Expense per year | INR 6.9 Lakh |
| International Students Website | http://www.dal.ca/admissions/international_students/india.html |
| Research centers | 27 |
COST OF LIVING IN CANADA
HOUSING:- $2218
FOOD:- $733
DAILY LIFE:- $117
CLOTHING:- $256
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The entry requirements differ from course to course, levels, and subject area. You can visit the below-mentioned links to have all the details regarding the courses and their eligibility criteria.
IELTS ARE ACCEPTED HERE.
RANKING
- UNIVERSITY RANKING:-
#251-300 ––> Universities rankings (ARWU) Shanghai ranking 2020
#291 in world University ranking by QS 2021
#251-300 In university Ranking by THE i.e., Times higher education
#325 in global university Ranking by US news and world report 2021
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COURSE RANKING:-
Business courses:-
#151-200 by Global MBA QS 2021
#401-500 in PG business and economics by THE i.e., The HIGHER EDUCATION
Computer course:-
#401-450 in engineering and technology by QS 2020
#401-500 in PG engineering and technology by THE ie,. The HIGHER EDUCATION.
#301-400 in PG computers by THE (times higher education).
NOTABLE ALUMNI
The university, being one of the best in Canada has a no. Of ALUMINI who passed out from the University and have assured a great future for them. Some of the NOTABLE ALUMIN of the UNIVERSITY are :-
Richard Bedford Bennett who was the 11th prime minister of Canada
Joe Clark :- he was the 16th prime minister of Canada
Charles Peter McColough :- the CEO of Xerox
Michael Leir :- the Canadian high commissioner (Australia)
Arthur B. McDonald – who is well known for the Nobel prize he received in physics.
George Munro, an exemplary philanthropist and a writer/publisher donated money to the university for his entire life. In order to pay him tribute for all the donations and to honour him, the university celebrates the George Munro day on the 1st of February.
Academic Courses:-
- Actuarial Science
- Agricultural Business
- Animal Science
- Aquaculture
- Applied Computer Science
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Cinema and Media Studies
- Contemporary Studies
- Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
- Architecture
- Dental Hygiene
- Law
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Social Work
- Community Health and Epidemology
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Marine Management
- Occupational Therapy
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Oceanography
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Psychology and Neuroscience
POPULAR COURSES OFFERED:-
- Sales and marketing
- Public health
- Romance language
- Statistics
- Legal studies
- Pharmacy
- Chemical science
- Biology
COURSE, DURATION AND FEE STRUCTURE
| Courses | Duration | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
| MS(7 Courses) | 12 – 24 Months | INR 10.4L – 23.3L |
| BBA(1 Course) | 4 Years | INR 12.3L |
| BE/Btech(6 Courses) | 4 – 5 Years | INR 12.7L – 13.3L |
| MBA(1 Course) | 24 Months | INR 21.6L |
| MEng(9 Courses) | 1 – 2 Years | INR 8.2L – 11.1L |
| BSc(1 Course) | 4 Years | INR 10.1L |
| MIM(2 Courses) | 2 Years | INR 11L – 16L |
| MASc(6 Courses) | 1.5 – 2.3 Years | INR 11.1L |
| Other Courses(7 Courses) | 2 – 4 Years | INR 11.1L – 24.4L |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| Documents | SOP: required for few a courses
LOR: required for few a courses Essays: required for a no. Of courses CV: required for few a courses Additional documents: Required |
| Fees for application | CAD 70 – 115 |
| Deadline type | Regular |
| Intake Season & Deadlines | Fall: from 1ˢᵗ Apr 2020 to 1ˢᵗ Apr 2021
Spring season: 31ˢᵗ Aug 2020 Summer: from 31ˢᵗ Dec 2020 to 15ᵗʰ Jan 2021 |
PLACEMENT RECORD
TOP RECRUITERS:- Blackberry, Deloitte, IBM, American Express, Shell, Johnson and Johnson and many more.
The university is one of the best places in Canada to study and shape your future. Studying in it would be a great decision keeping in mind the placements it offers in order to have an amazing future.
ACCOMMODATION
On-campus accommodation:- Dalhousie University has accommodation facilities available for the students in Halifax and also at the agricultural campus in Truro and moreover, the first-year students are assured with a residence.
Also, the students have the choice to choose between traditional dormitory-style residences and non-traditional apartments and also, whether they wish to live In a single room or in a double room with a roommate.
Link for the on-campus accommodation:-
https://www.dal.ca/campus_life/residence_housing/residence.html
Living cost :-
Residence – $8,263 , dining:- $3,876 (with 14 meals per week)
Living expenses link
https://www.dal.ca/campus_life/residence_housing/residence/halifax-campus/costs—fees.html
Off-campus accommodation:-
On average, the rent for off-campus accommodation is 700-900 CAD/month. The residences are of various types like studio apartment, 3 bedroom apartment, shared type apartment, condo and 4 bedroom apartment.
All these residences are completely furnished with all the basic requirements like electricity, Wi-Fi, water, all included in the rent.
A laundry facility is also available.
Link for off-campus accommodation
https://www.kijiji.ca/b-room-rental-roommate/halifax/halifax/k0c36l80010
https://www.student.com/ca/halifax
HOW TO CONTACT?
Email address :- admissions@dal.ca
Phone number:- +1 (902) 494-2450
University address :-
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2
Website:- https://www.dal.ca/admissions/international_students/contact.html
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