Overview

Dalhousie University is a University institution located in Halifax, NS, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 6299 South St
Halifax, NS  B3H 4R2
Canada

Contact Phone: 902-494-2211

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural And Food Products Processing
Agriculture, General
Agroecology And Sustainable Agriculture
Agronomy And Crop Science
Animal Health
Animal Nutrition
Animal Sciences, Other
Animal/livestock Husbandry And Production
Aquaculture
Food Science
International Agriculture
Plant Nursery Operations And Management
Plant Protection And Integrated Pest Management
Plant Sciences, General
Pre-veterinary Studies
Veterinary/animal Health Technology/technician And Veterinary Assistant
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
City/urban, Community, And Regional Planning
Environmental Design/architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Canadian Studies
European Studies/civilization
Italian Studies
Russian Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Bioinformatics
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Botany/plant Biology
Botany/plant Biology, Other
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography
Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology
Microbiological Sciences And Immunology, Other
Neuroscience
Zoology/animal Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
General Merchandising, Sales, And Related Marketing Operations, Other
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Non-profit/public/organizational Management
Small Business Administration/management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Engineering
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Computer Software Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Russian Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist
Occupational Therapy/therapist
Pharmacy
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, And Administration, Other
Physical Therapy/therapist
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Public Health Education And Promotion
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
Respiratory Therapy Technician/assistant
Therapeutic Recreation/recreational Therapy
History	Associate	Bachelors
History And Philosophy Of Science And Technology
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Science, Technology And Society
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Meteorology
Oceanography, Chemical And Physical
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Development Economics And International Development
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other
Fashion/apparel Design
Music History, Literature, And Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Theatre Literature, History And Criticism

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

11,721

Applied

7,360

Accepted

15,802

Enrolled

Applying

70

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 3
Required for some programs	Interview One recommendation Other requirements may exist (see below)

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	May 1st	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	June 1st	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Fees

1,219

Full-time student fees

14,222

Room & board

8,686

Room only

Financial Aid

1,072

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

Student Body

15,802

Total Undergrad students

Gender

Male (45.79%)

Female (54.21%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Orientation Week, Winter Carnival and Charity Ball

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
International Students Association, Arts Society, Science Society, Commerce Society and Dalhousie Outdoors Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		No	No
Basketball			No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running			No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		No	No
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey			No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer			No
Softball		No	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving			No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field			No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball			No
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball			No
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running			No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey			No
Football		No	No
Golf		No	No
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer			No
Softball		No	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving			No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field			No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball			No
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No