International applicants

As an international Dalhousie student, you have access to a wide array of opportunities while studying at one of Canada’s top universities, experiencing the exceptional personal attention that comes with the Dalhousie community.

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Admission requirements

Studying as an international student requires a few extra steps. Understand admission requirements, study permits, programs and more before you start your application.

Awards and finances

Apply for some of the $27 million in scholarships and bursaries we award each year.

Explore student life

Join the 4,500+ international students studying at Dalhousie University and learn what living on the East Coast of Canada is like.

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Connect with us

We’re here to support your success. Our team will help you every step of the way to make sure you have the information to make the best decisions for you.

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Important updates from the Government of Canada

The Government of Canada has implemented changes that affect the study permit application process for some new international students.

Tuition timetable

Tuition prices are all listed in Canadian dollars for students entering Dalhousie in 2023-24.

Students applying from countries experiencing conflict or devastation

Dalhousie understands that humanitarian crises are occurring worldwide and cause unique challenges for students. We are committed to assisting students in these situations, including asylum-seekers, refugees, and other learners who have been forcibly displaced due to reported persecution, violence, conflict, human rights violations; political instability, weak governance, and state repression; or natural hazards, disasters, and man-made environmental crises.

If you are facing any barriers to completing your application to Dalhousie or providing official academic documentation due to the situations outlined above, please let us know by contacting us.

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