Dalhousie University

Halifax, Canada · Research

Atlantic Canada's top university with world-leading ocean and marine science research.

Admissions Data — Dalhousie University

Acceptance Rate62% (Accessible)
Admission Average82-89%
Regular DecisionMar 1
Application Fee$75
Average Financial Aid$4,000
Need-Blind AdmissionsNo
Total Enrollment20,000 students
International Students21%
International TuitionCAD $22000
LocationHalifax, Canada
Founded1818
TypeResearch
QS World Rank#235
THE World Rank#301
US News Rank#CA10
Research OutputVery Good

Notable Strengths

Scholarships: Dalhousie International Student Scholarship up to CAD $6500.

Applying to Dalhousie University as an International Student

Dalhousie University typically requires an admission average of 82-89% (percentage marks). Canadian universities use percentage averages, not the US 4.0 GPA scale.

With an acceptance rate of 62%, Dalhousie University is a accessible institution. Building a balanced school list with reach, target, and safety schools is strongly recommended.

The Regular Decision deadline is Mar 1. Use AdmissionsPedia's free Deadline Tracker to manage your complete application calendar.

International student tuition at Dalhousie University is CAD $22000 per year.

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