{"id":858,"date":"2022-01-03T12:44:29","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T12:44:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/03\/dalhousie-university-dal-ranking-courses-fees-placements\/"},"modified":"2022-12-19T10:20:41","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T10:20:41","slug":"dalhousie-university-dal-ranking-courses-fees-placements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dalhousie-university-dal-ranking-courses-fees-placements\/","title":{"rendered":"Dalhousie University (Dal): Ranking, Courses, Fees &#038; Placements"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>Dalhousie University, Canada, is a world-renowned educational centre founded in the year 1818 and has provided a great education for over 200 years. It has four campuses spread across the province of Nova Scotia, with the main campus being located in the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia&#8217;s capital city and the social and economic hub of Atlantic Canada.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dalhousie-university-dal-ranking-courses-fees-placements\/#Rankings\" title=\"Rankings\">Rankings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dalhousie-university-dal-ranking-courses-fees-placements\/#Overview_of_Programs\" title=\"Overview of Programs\">Overview of Programs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dalhousie-university-dal-ranking-courses-fees-placements\/#Some_of_the_Popular_Courses_Degree_Programs_at_Dalhousie\" title=\"Some of the Popular Courses &amp; Degree Programs at Dalhousie\">Some of the Popular Courses &amp; Degree Programs at Dalhousie<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dalhousie-university-dal-ranking-courses-fees-placements\/#Eligibility_Application_Process_for_Dalhousie_College\" title=\"Eligibility &amp; Application Process for Dalhousie College\">Eligibility &amp; Application Process for Dalhousie College<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dalhousie-university-dal-ranking-courses-fees-placements\/#Scholarships_offered_by_the_University_for_International_Students\" title=\"Scholarships offered by the University for International Students\">Scholarships offered by the University for International Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dalhousie-university-dal-ranking-courses-fees-placements\/#Placements_%E2%80%93_Are_They_Worthy\" title=\"Placements &#8211; Are They Worthy?\">Placements &#8211; Are They Worthy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dalhousie-university-dal-ranking-courses-fees-placements\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dalhousie-university-dal-ranking-courses-fees-placements\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Formerly known as the Governors of Dalhousie College, it is a pioneer technical university of Nova Scotia, with campuses set strategically in learning environments that have inspired generations of students to achieve their pursuits of higher education and professional goals. With a student enrollment of over 20000, Dalhousie University Canada is a popular hub for international students, which makes up 24% of the student population from over 115 countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are an international student looking to study at Dalhousie University, then this blog is for you. Read on to find out all the particulars you will need to know to apply and study at Dalhousie. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rankings\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rankings\"><\/span>Rankings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dalhousie University Canada is one of Canada&#8217;s top-ranked universities and is placed in the Top 15 research universities in Canada by Times Higher education. It is the 12th best university in Canada according to QS World University Rankings and was ranked 272 in the Best Global Universities in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, it ranked 85th in Times Higher Education Impact Ranking and 50th in Good Health and Well-Being ranking. This is due to Dalhousie&#8217;s commitment to ensuring the well-being of its students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dalhousie is known for its work-integrated learning techniques and collaborative style of education, making it one of the popular choices among international students. With a five-star rating overall in &#8220;Teaching, Employability, Learning Environment, and Innovation&#8221;, it offers state-of-the-art courses with customizable programs which are curated to help students make the most of their learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"overview-of-programs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_Programs\"><\/span>Overview of Programs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dalhousie offers 4000 courses in 200 programs in Bachelor, Master and Professional courses. There are about 120 undergraduate programs and over 80 postgraduate and doctorate programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Arts and Humanities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Sciences and Public Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural Sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environment and Ecology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineering and Tech<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural Sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geosciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychiatry and Psychology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medicine and Life Sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public, Environmental, and Occupational Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business and Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides this, it offers a range of unique programs in the Atlantic Canada region, such as Ocean Sciences, Costume Studies, Architecture, Community Design, Environment, Sustainability and Society and Clinical Investigator Postgraduate Program. Dalhousie is particularly known for its Arts and Humanities, Clinical, Medicine and Life sciences, Business and Economics programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Study In Canada For Free + Scholarship Announcement | Leap Scholar\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w9_oStzVgoI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"some-of-the-popular-courses-degree-programs-at-dalhousie\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_of_the_Popular_Courses_Degree_Programs_at_Dalhousie\"><\/span>Some of the Popular Courses &amp; Degree Programs at Dalhousie<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"master-of-computer-science\">Master of Computer Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The computer science master&#8217;s program is an on-campus, thesis-based program that must be pursued on a full-time basis. The duration of the computer science course is 2 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fees per annum: CAD 17664<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"master-of-engineering-in-mechanical-engineering\">Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis. The duration of the course is 1 year and 3 months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fees per annum: CAD 14542 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bachelor-of-commerce\">Bachelor of Commerce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an on-campus, cooperative program that must be done on a full-time basis for the duration of 4 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fees per annum: CAD 17717 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bachelor-of-management\">Bachelor of Management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an on-campus program with a course duration of 4 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fees per annum: CAD 16371 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bachelor-of-business-administration\">Bachelor of Business Administration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a 4-year long graduate studies course that is accredited and is a cooperative program. This must also be done on a full-time basis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fees per annum: CAD 16372<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eligibility-application-process-for-dalhousie-college\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Application_Process_for_Dalhousie_College\"><\/span>Eligibility &amp; Application Process for Dalhousie College<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The eligibility of Dalhousie is two-fold. Firstly, a candidate must meet uniform general admission standards across all courses. Secondly, the candidate must meet program-specific admission criteria, if any. If this criterion is not met, the candidate must consider a pathway programme to become eligible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The minimum admission standards for an undergraduate program at Dalhousie that must be met are the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A minimum overall average of 70% in five academic Grade 12 courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A final grade of at least 70% in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subject particular to the program that the candidate wishes to pursue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for the course of your preference, you can head over to their website for the application portal to fill out an online application. The application fee is CAD 70 for the undergraduate program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minimum admission standards for pursuing a master&#8217;s for graduate students are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>4 years of Bachelor&#8217;s degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum 3.0 GPA in the final year of Bachelor&#8217;s degree<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides this, the candidate must submit transcripts, GRE\/GMAT scores, resume and CV, Statement of Purpose and Essays, etc., apart from meeting program-specific requirements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This application can be submitted online with an application fee of CAD 115. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"university-offer-any-scholarships-for-international-students\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scholarships_offered_by_the_University_for_International_Students\"><\/span>Scholarships offered by the University for International Students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The university awards scholarships and bursaries under various schemes. This is available to international students as well. Scholarships range from 380 USD to 30,400 USD. Further, some bursaries are given up to the tune of 456 dollars. A snapshot of the scholarships available is: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>CorpFinance International Limited (Kevin Andrews) Indian Scholarship up to the tune of CAD 15000 reserved for proficient international students looking to pursue a Bachelor of Commerce program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jamaican Engineering Scholarship up to the tune of CAD 22000 to 88000 is awarded to International Jamaican students who wish to pursue the Bachelor of Engineering program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entrance Scholarships are awarded in variable amounts depending on the particular case. The eligibility criteria to apply for these scholarships are candidates who have at least an 80% admission average or 26 anticipated IB Diploma points.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the CorpFinance and Jamaican Engineering scholarships have a rigorous vetting process and are usually awarded to students with financial needs and a strong academic record. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"placements-are-they-worthy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Placements_%E2%80%93_Are_They_Worthy\"><\/span>Placements &#8211; Are They Worthy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dalhousie University has in-house career support cells. For instance, there are student success centres in Halifax and Truro that host events, offer career advising and conduct workshops. The employment rate of Dalhousie University is 84%, and it has quality career support and a placement cell in place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students with excellent academic records are given career assistance from the university. Besides this, academically exceptional students can receive career assistance from the university. As part of career support and student support programs, career counselling, resume and cover letter guidance, interview support, and personality development courses are offered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dalhousie Alumni have been placed in various prestigious firms such as IBM, CIBC, Deloitte &amp; Touche, Scotia Bank, and Dell. Besides this, there are a number of companies that participate in the university placement campaign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> All in all, Dalhousie is a great public university to consider if you are looking to pursue an undergraduate or masters in Canada. The faculty is exceptional, and the research university offers a holistic learning experience for whoever seeks to study at Dalhousie. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The academic buildings and the student residences, such as Howe Hall and Gerard Hall, at Dalhousie University provide convenient and ample resources for the students, along with athletic facilities and the exquisite Sir James Dunn Law Library. With a wide range of courses ranging up to 4000, Dalhousie offers diversity in programmes and gives students a plethora of opportunities to design the degree that resonates with them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668415432452\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">1. What is Dalhousie University&#8217;s acceptance rate?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>Ans: <\/strong>The acceptance rate is 60-70%, and the admission criteria are based on the academic records of the candidate.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668415478274\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">2. Are there placements at Dalhousie University?\u00a0<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Dalhousie offers placement assistance for students with exceptional study records. Besides, career support, student support programs, career counselling, resume and cover letter guidance, interview support, and personality development courses are offered.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668415479728\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">3. How can a candidate get into Dalhousie&#8217;s co-op program?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>Ans: <\/strong>The qualifying criteria for Dalhousie&#8217;s co-op program is a GPA of 2.3 and completion of all mandatory courses in the first 2 years of the course. Dalhousie follows a competitive selection process for the co-op program.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> Dalhousie University, Canada, is a world-renowned educational centre founded in the year 1818 and has provided a great education for over 200 years. 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