Dalhousie University campus
Halifax, Canada
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Dalhousie University

Halifax·university·Est. 1818
Scholarship available

#298

QS Rank

$26,000

Tuition/yr

21,000

Enrollment

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is a large public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada, with three campuses in Halifax, a fourth in Bible Hill, and two satellite medical school campuses, in Saint John, New Brunswick and in Cape Breton. Dalhousie offers over 200 degree programs in 13 undergraduate, graduate, and professional faculties. The university is a member of the U15, a group of research-intensive universities in Canada.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#298
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#601
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#501
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#370

Campus & Location

Province

Nova Scotia

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: CAD 750–1,200/mo | Food: CAD 340–550/mo | Affordable Maritime city.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

PGWP 3 years. Atlantic Immigration Program available for Nova Scotia graduates — faster PR pathway.

For Nepali students

Halifax is affordable and safe. Nova Scotia has the Atlantic Immigration Program — faster PR pathway than mainstream Express Entry. Lower living costs than Toronto or Vancouver.

Programs(4)

Master of Engineering — Ocean Engineering

Department of Civil & Resource Engineering

Engineering
Master's~$18k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+GPA 3+septemberPGWP

Bachelor of Computer Science

Faculty of Computer Science

Computer Science & IT
Bachelor's~$20k/yr4 yrIELTS 6.5+septemberCo-opPGWP

Rowe MBA

Rowe School of Business

Business & Management
MBA~$24k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3+septemberPGWP

Master of Electronic Commerce

Faculty of Computer Science

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$19k/yr1 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3+septemberPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-26 · Source: https://www.dal.ca. Information may change — verify with Dalhousie University’s official website before applying.