University‑wide Programs
Dalhousie offers exchange and study abroad programs:
Exchange
You pay tuition fees to your home university (Dalhousie), while you study at a partner institution. Exchange involves a one-for-one bilateral agreement between universities, where the partner sends one student for every one Dalhousie sends on exchange.
Study Abroad
You pay tuition fees directly to the host institution or organization (not Dalhousie), typically in the currency of the host institution’s country.
Disclaimer: Please refer to the partner institution website for the most up-to-date information on semester dates, exams, available courses, and more.
For more information about the steps to follow – before, during, and after the application process – visit the Study Abroad Guide page.
For a helpful list of questions and answers about studying abroad, visit the Study Abroad FAQs page.
Visit our Apply Now page for more information on how to apply.
Australia
Australian National University (3.0 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Fall Term: July - December Winter Term: January - June |
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ANU is ranked in the top 8 universities in the world for Archaeology and Canberra has been recognized as one of the best cities to live in the world according to OECD rankings. Previous Dal study abroad students studied sciences or politics here. |
| Course Restrictions | No course restrictions |
| Language Requirements | All courses are taught in English |
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| Exams | Fall: late October to mid-November Winter: June |
Edith Cowan University (2.5 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Winter Semester: February-June Fall Semester: July-November |
Exchange Info |
Ranked highly for its sports-related programs. Previous Dal study abroad students have studied psychology here. Perth was listed as one of the sunniest and safest cities in the world and boasts a wide selection of restaurants, cafés, nightclubs, shopping centres, and music venues. |
| Course restrictions | Any course (unit) can be taken provided
For available units check out the handbook. |
Language Requirements |
All courses are in English |
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| Exams | Fall: November Winter: June |
Queensland University of Technology (3.0 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Winter Semester: February–June Fall Semester: July–October |
Exchange info |
Shuttles between both QUT campuses. Many options for nature-based activities such as hiking, kayaking, and koala spotting. Highly ranked for its communications and media program. Previous Dal study abroad students studied kinesiology at QUT. |
| Course restrictions | QUT has some pre-approved courses for exchange and study abroad students that make processing times faster. |
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| Exams | Fall: November Winter: June |
University of Adelaide (3.0 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Fall Semester: July-November Winter Semester: February-June |
Exchange info |
Ranked as one of the world’s top 100 universities and as a leading research university. Public transportation is low cost and easily available from trams, ferries, bikes, and buses. Ranked highly for its engineering program. Previous Dal study abroad students studied International Development here. |
| Course restrictions | No course restrictions |
| Language requirements | All courses are taught in English. |
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| Exams | Fall: November/December Winter: June/July |
University of Melbourne (3.0 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Winter Term: February-July Fall Term: July-December |
Exchange info |
The campus is located 5 minutes away from downtown Melbourne. Melbourne is home to some of the best coffee roasters in the world. Ranked as the #13 university in the world and is ranked highly for its sports related programs. Most Dal study abroad students have studied science here. |
| Course restrictions |
Faculty specific requirements including course restrictions can be found here. |
Language requirements |
All courses are in English |
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| Exams | Fall: June Winter: November |
University of Canberra (2.5 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Spring Semester: January-June Fall Semester: August-December |
Exchange info |
Canberra has been recognized as one of the best places to live, according to the OCED rankings. Regular student events led by UCU. Ranked highly for its sports related programs. Most Dal study abroad students have studied kinesiology here. |
| Course Restrictions | Exchange students can take any classes offered
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| Language requirements | All courses are taught in English |
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| Exams | Fall: November Winter: May |
University of New South Wales (3.0 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Winter term: January-May Fall term: August-December |
Exchange info |
Ranked as one of Australia’s leading research universities and ranked highly for its engineering program. Live the waterside lifestyle by the Sydney harbour-front and beaches that are walking distance away. Main campus is located 7km from downtown Sydney. |
| Course restrictions | None |
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| Exams | Fall: November/December Winter: May |
University of Western Australia (3.0 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic Calendar |
Winter: End of February – End of June Fall: End of July – End of November |
Exchange info |
UWA is the only Western Australian university to belong to the Group of 8 - top research universities. Ranked highly for its engineering program. There are 19 beautiful beaches nearby. Most Dal study abroad students have studied marine biology at UWA. |
| Course Restrictions |
University of Western Australia allows you to choose classes from any faculty other than Medicine and Dentistry. |
| Language requirements | All courses are in English |
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| Exams | Fall: November Winter: May/June |
Belgium
Université Libre de Bruxelles (2.5 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
| Academic calendar |
1st term: mid-September-January 2nd term: February-June |
Exchange info |
Best known for its politics program and ranked within the top 40 universities in Europe. Previous Dal study abroad students have studied English here. Brussels is the capital city of the European Union. |
Course Restrictions |
Language of instruction is mainly French. B1 level in French is recommended. At least 60% of your program must consist of courses offered in the faculty you’re enrolled in. Business courses are not available for exchange students. |
| Exams | Fall: January Winter: May/June |
Denmark
University of Aarhus (2.5 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Autumn semester: August 29 – January 27 Spring semester: January 31 – June 30 |
Exchange info |
Ranked in the top 30 universities in Europe and ranked highly for its archaeology program. Aarhus is the second largest city in Denmark, known for its centuries-old homes. Previous Dal study abroad students have studied biology and neuroscience here. |
| Course restrictions | Aarhus offers courses for exchange students in 3 different cities. Students must follow all courses in the same city. Students are not permitted to take courses outside their faculty.
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Language requirements |
Department of Law does not offer courses taught in English at the bachelor’s level. |
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| Exams | Fall: mid-December to late January *in most cases, students are able to write their January exams from home Winter: mid-May to late June |
England
University of Leeds (3.0 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Fall term: September - January Winter term: January - June |
Exchange info |
Ranked highly for its geology program. University of Leeds is one of the UK’s largest research universities. Close to national parks such as the Yorkshire Dales, and Peak District. Most Dal study abroad students have studied social sciences or biology here. |
| Course restrictions | Exchange students can select courses from across almost the whole university. |
Language requirements |
All courses are taught in English |
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| Exams | Fall: January *If Semester 1 only students cannot attend their January exams because they are required to attend teaching at their home university at the same time in January, they can usually apply to take their exam abroad for a £50 fee, providing it is a standard written exam. Full information is available at this webpage under the heading ‘Exchange Students Studying in Semester 1 only’. Winter: May/June |
University of Liverpool (3.0 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
| Academic calendar | Semester 1: Mid-September to Late January Semester 2: Late January to Late May |
| Exchange info | Ranked #11 for veterinary sciences program, and Leeds is ranked as the 7th best city to live in. Home to famous soccer teams and the iconic Liverpool waterfront. 15 minutes away from Crosby beach. Previous Dal study abroad students have studied International Development Studies here.
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| Course Restrictions |
Be sure to check out the Guide to Choosing Modules. |
| Language requirements | All courses are taught in English |
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| Exams | Fall: January *Students from partner universities in the USA, Canada, Hong Kong and Singapore are able to sit Semester One Liverpool exams at their home university. All other Semester One students, and all students taking Semester Two exams, must be present at the University of Liverpool to sit their exams. Winter: May/June |
University of Birmingham (2.7 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Semester 1: September – December 13 Semester 2: January – June Note: Welcome periods with compulsory orientation events will be held at the start of each semester. |
Exchange info |
Ranked highly for its sports-related programs and ranked in the top 20 European universities. Birmingham is the second largest British city besides London and surpasses Venice with its 56km of canals. Most Dal study abroad students have studied psychology here. |
| Course restrictions | All courses are open to exchange students other than those offered at the medical school. |
Language requirements |
All courses are taught in English |
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| Exams | *Fall term ends in December and Winter term ends in June. Examination dates at UoB are different in each College and depend on the modules students choose. The main examination period takes place from early May to early June. Alternative assessment will be arranged for students who attend the First semester only. |
University of Bath (2.5 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Semester 1: Late September- Late January Semester 2: Late February- Early June |
Exchange info |
Ranked highly for its sports-related programs. Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to beautiful architecture and featured in movies such as Les Misérables. Most Dal study abroad students have studied commerce here. |
| Course restrictions |
The following units are NOT available for exchange/visiting students
Some departments cannot accept visiting students and visiting students cannot study multiple subject areas. |
Language requirements |
All courses are taught in English |
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| Exams | Fall: January *Students are expected to attend for the whole of the semester (i.e. until the end of January). Winter: May |
Oxford University Study Abroad Program (3.5 GPA required)
| Program type | Study Abroad |
Study abroad info |
The oldest university in the English-speaking world with medieval style buildings. Oxford is a small city, easily explored on foot or by bike. Ranked in the top 20 safest student cities. Previous Dal study abroad students have studied Law, Justice, and Society here. |
| Course Restrictions | N/A: Oxford education system is based in tutorials in which the student can discuss the content and learning outcomes with a tutor and then create tailored programs. |
| Language requirements | All courses are taught in English |
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| Exams | N/A |
Bader International Study Centre - Herstmonceux Castle (BISC) Please Note: NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE 2025/26 ACADEMIC YEAR
| Please Note: | This opportunity is NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE 2025/26 ACADEMIC YEAR |
| Program type | Study Abroad |
| Academic calendar | Fall Term: September – December Winter Term: January - April |
Study abroad info |
This is a study abroad opportunity through Queen’s University at the Herstmonceux castle, located 2 hours south of London. The castle is surrounded by acres of rolling Sussex hills. Previous Dal students studied finance here. |
| Course restrictions | No course restrictions, students select a program. |
Language requirements |
All courses are taught in English |
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| Exams | Fall: December Winter: March/April |
University of Southampton (2.5 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
| Academic calendar | Winter Semester: February-June Fall Semester: September-January |
Exchange info |
Ranked highly for its nursing program. Past Dal study abroad students have studied law and English here. Southampton is most known for its maritime history and waterfront docks as well as its historic sites from the medieval ages. |
| Course restrictions | Health Sciences |
Language requirements |
All courses are taught in English |
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| Exams | Fall: January |
University of Newcastle (3.0 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
| Academic calendar | Spring Semester: February-June Fall Semester: September-January |
Exchange info |
Holds the Gold Award in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Past Dal study abroad students have studied neuroscience here. Ranked highly for its engineering program. Explore Newcastle’s historic neighbourhoods and pubs such as Grainger Town. |
| Course restrictions | Modules not accessible to exchange students:
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Language requirements |
All courses are taught in English |
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| Exams | Fall: (they will accommodate alternative assessments if necessary) |
France
Germany
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (2.5 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Winter semester: October – March Summer semester: April – September |
Exchange info |
Highly ranked for its philosophy program and ranked in the top 60 universities in the world. Most past Dal study abroad students have studied sciences here. Munich is renowned for its outdoor spaces and Oktoberfest. |
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Language requirements |
Limited courses taught in English. If you’re proficient in German, you can take courses taught and assessed in German. |
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| Exams | Fall: February/March Summer: August/September |
Christian Albrechts Universitet – Kiel (CAU-Kiel) (2.5 GPA required for undergrads, 3.3 GPA required for grads)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Fall semester: October to early February Summer semester: April to end of July |
Exchange info |
Kiel is the capital and most populous city in Northern Germany. CAU is highly ranked for its archaeology program. Past Dal study abroad students have studied environmental science or sustainability here. Kiel is a harbour city next to the Baltic Sea. |
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| Language requirements | Limited number of courses are taught in English. If you’re proficient in German, you can take courses taught and assessed in German. |
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| Exams | Fall: Last two weeks of February Summer: Last two weeks of July |
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) (2.5 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Semester 1 (fall semester): September - Late December (including exams) Semester 2 (spring semester): Mid January - Late May (including exams) |
| Exchange info | Highly ranked for its communications and media program. Previous Dal students have studied management at HKBU. Home to one of the world’s most significant financial centres, the Hong Kong dollar. Known for its variety of unique Cantonese dishes |
| Course restrictions | HKBU has no course restrictions listed on their website. |
Language requirements |
The primary language of instruction at HKBU is English. |
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| Exams | Fall: December Note: Exams typically end before Christams, however no early examinations can be arranged. Winter: May |
Italy
Università degli Studi di Pavia (2.5 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Semester 1: Late September - mid February Semester 2: Mid February - July |
Exchange info |
Highly ranked for its pharmacy and pharmacology program. Previous Dal study abroad students studied Business or Arts & Social Sciences here. Pavia is located 35km from Milan. Enjoy the city’s ancient churches and cobblestone streets and squares. |
Language requirements |
The Language of Instruction is mainly Italian, but there is a large number of courses that are totally or partially held in English. |
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| Exams | Fall: February Winter: July |
Japan
Waseda University (3.3 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
| Academic Calendar | Fall Semester: September – February Spring Semester: March - August |
Exchange info |
Previous Dal students have studied political science here. It’s ranked in the top 200 universities in the world and ranked highly for its art history program. Tokyo is one of the safest cities in the world and has one of the best public transportation networks. |
| Course restrictions | As a rule, Exchange students must select their courses from those offered by the school they will be affiliated with at Waseda. In some cases, you may be permitted to take courses offered to all students or courses offered by other schools as well. Please note that the course list for the following year will be made available in March. These courses are open to all students including general students, so the possibility that you will be selected is quite small. Your study plan should be focused on the courses offered by the school for which you are applying. Undergraduate students cannot take courses intended for graduate students. |
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| Exams | Fall: January/February *Classes continue until early February and if students get back to their home country before their classes end, they will not be able to earn the courses’ credits. Winter: July |
| Placements available | 8 per term |
Malta
University of Malta (2.5 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
| Academic Calendar | Early October – End of January (includes examination period) Note: Students should not leave Malta before they have sat for all their examinations and submitted all their assignments. |
| Exchange info | Ranked in the top 60 universities in Southern Europe. Previous Dal study abroad students have studied psychology here. Explore all of Malta’s islands and surrounding beaches. The Maltese typically speak three languages fluently: Maltese, English, and Italian. |
| Course Restrictions |
Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Gerontology Unit, Faculty of Health Science, and Faculty of Science |
| Academic Timetable | Courses taught in English: Faculty of Arts: Anthropological Sciences, Classics and Archaeology, English, French, Geography, German, History, History of Art, International Relations, Italian, Maltese, Oriental studies, philosophy, Sociology, Spanish and Latin American studies, Translation, terminology and interpreting studies. Faculty of the Built Environment: Architecture and Urban design, Conservation and Built Heritage, Civil and Structural Engineering, Environmental Design, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure. Faculty of Economics, Management & Accountancy: Accountancy, Banking and Finance, Economics, Insurance, Management, Marketing, Public Policy. Engineering: Electronic Systems Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Electrical Power Conversion, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Systems and Control Engineering. Information and Communication Technology: Communications and Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Intelligent Computer Systems, Microelectronics and Nanoelectronics. Media & Knowledge Sciences: Cognitive Science, Corporate Communication, Digital Arts, Media and Communications, Information Policy and Governance. Science: Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Operations Research, Metamaterials Unit. Social Wellbeing: Criminology, gender studies, psychology. Theology: Church history, fundamental and dogmatic theology, moral theology, pastoral theology, liturgy and cannon law, philosophy, sacred scripture, Hebrew and Greek |
| Language requirements | The Language of Instruction is mainly Italian, but there is a large number of courses that are totally or partially held in English. |
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| Exams | Fall: January/February *Students are to remain at the University of Malta till the end of the semester and sit for their exams at the University of Malta Winter: May/June |
Mexico
Netherlands
Leiden University (3.2 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Semester 1: September 31- January 29 Semester 2: February 1 – June 24 |
Exchange info |
One of Europe’s leading international research-intensive universities and ranked highly for its archeology program. Previous Dal study abroad students have studied Arts and Social Sciences here. Leiden is known as the ‘mini-Amsterdam’ and beaches are only a 30min bike ride away. |
Course Restrictions |
This exchange is with the Faculty of Humanities at Leiden. Dalhousie students from all disciplines can participate in the exchange, however, they should note that most or all courses should be taken in the Faculty of Humanities. Access to Language classes is limited. Note that some of the courses that are available in Leiden’s Faculty of Humanities may be considered appropriate for use as Social Science credits at Dalhousie (SOSA, INTD or Political Science for example). Please search through the course offerings at Leiden’s Faculty of Humanities (https://studiegids.leidenuniv.nl/en/search) to get an idea of the types of courses on offer. |
Language requirements |
Most courses are taught in English. |
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| Exams | Fall: December/January *Many exams for courses in English available to international exchange students are held so that students may return home by the end of December. There is, however, no guarantee that this will always be possible. Alternative arrangements for assessments may be possible, only at the discretion of the lecturer/department. Note this is not possible for courses offered at the Department of Psychology in block 2. Winter: May/June |
University of Groningen (2.5 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
| Academic Calendar | Fall Term: September – February Winter Term: February - July |
| Exchange info | Ranked in the top 150 universities in the world and ranked highly for its psychology program. Previous Dal study abroad students have studied Psychology here. Enjoy a variety of Groningen’s art galleries, theatres, and museums. |
| Course Restrictions |
No course restrictions listed. |
| Language requirements | Most courses are taught in English. |
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| Exams | Fall: Last two weeks of January Winter: June/July |
| Placements available | 5 per term |
Vrije Universiteit (2.5 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
| Academic calendar | Semester 1: September – February Semester 2: February – June At Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the academic year is divided into 2 semesters. Each semester is divided into 3 periods. |
| Exchange info | Ranked highly for its Theology, Divinity, and religious studies program and ranked among the world’s top 150 research universities. Previous Dal study abroad students have studied law here. |
| Course restrictions | Courses in the fields of Psychology and at our School of Business and Economics have limited capacity. Therefore, incoming exchange students majoring in Psychology, Business and Economics are given priority in registering for courses in these subject areas. Students with different majors can apply for courses in these fields but should be prepared to adapt their course choice in case these courses are full. Bachelor’s students are not allowed to follow courses at Master’s level, unless these courses are also mentioned in the exchange courses overview under Bachelor’s courses. Dutch-taught courses are not always available to exchange students, even when having good proficiency in Dutch. Students should check with incoming@vu.nl if there is a list available of courses taught in Dutch in their subject area. |
| Language requirements | Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers hundreds of English-taught courses at both the Bachelor's and Master's level, ranging from arts & culture and social sciences, neurosciences, and computer science, to economics and business administration. https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/Exchange#study-program |
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| Exams | When you register for courses in VUweb, you must also register for work groups (if applicable) and the first exam. In the event of failing a course, you must register for the resit examination at least two weeks prior to the examination date. *Exchange students may be allowed to leave after period 2, upon completing a 24 to 30 ECTS course load before Christmas. |
New Zealand
University of Otago (2.5 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Fall Semester (Semester 2): July-November Winter Semester (Semester 1): February-June |
Exchange info |
Ranked highly for its sport-related programs. Previous Dal study abroad students studied environmental science and sustainability here. Otago is New Zealand’s most scenic city with Southern alps and glacial lakes. |
| Course Restrictions | The following courses are not open to exchange students:
Some Otago courses such as MBA, Wildlife Management and Master of Science Communication are restricted in admissions. Click here for Summer School Courses |
Language restrictions |
All courses are taught in English |
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| Exams | Fall: October/November Winter: June |
| Placements available | 2 per term |
Victoria University of Wellington (2.7 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Fall Semester (Trimester 2): July-November Spring Semester (Trimester 1): February-June |
Exchange info |
Wellington is the capital city and second most populous urban area of New Zealand. The University is ranked highly for its linguistics program. Previous Dal study abroad students studied Environmental, Sustainability, and Society here. |
| Course restrictions | Limited courses in the Architecture and Design Innovation programs. Exchange students can’t take courses in the Faculty of Education. All enrolment in language courses require a meeting with a course coordinator upon arrival. |
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| Exams | Fall: October/November Winter: June |
| Placements available | 1 per term |
Norway
University of Bergen (2.5 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Fall Semester : August-December Spring Semester: January-June |
Exchange info |
Bergen is located on the southwestern coast of Norway. Enjoy the hiking lifestyle with both mountain and sea trails. Ranked highly for its earth and marine sciences programs. Previous Dal study abroad students have studied Marine Biology here. |
| Course restrictions | There are no course restrictions listed on the website. However, unless specified in the list above, majority of the courses will be taught in Norwegian. |
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| Exams | Fall: November/December Winter: May/June |
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) (2.5 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Fall Semester: August - December Spring Semester: January – June |
Exchange info |
The university is known for its beautiful campuses, that has big, old trees, ponds, and flowers. Ranked highly for its Agriculture and Forestry programs. Previous Dal study abroad students studied Biology at NMBU. |
Course restrictions |
Please visit https://www.nmbu.no/en/studies/exchange to review course information and link to the course calendar. Note that NMBU has the following departments:
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| Language requirements | 40% of the courses at NMBU taught in English. If you will be attending NMBU in your 3rd or 4th year and are a strong student, you will also be considered for admission into Master’s level classes, which increases the availability of English classes. |
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| Exams | Fall: December Winter: May/June |
Scotland
University of Glasgow (3.0 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Semester 1 (Fall): September-December Semester 2 (Winter): January-May |
Exchange info |
The University of Glasgow is the 4th oldest university in the English-speaking world. Ranked highly for its anatomy and physiology programs and ranked in the top 80 universities in the world. There’s a variety of old neighbourhoods to explore such as the West End, Merchant City, or South Side. |
| Course restrictions | Currently incoming students are not permitted to take Medicine or Dentistry classes, and Vet Medicine classes are limited. Semester One only students are not permitted to take Computing or Maths classes. These restrictions do not apply to Yearlong or Semester 2 only students. |
| Language requirements | All courses are taught in English. |
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| Exams | Fall: December Winter: April/May |
Singapore
National University of Singapore (3.0 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
| Academic Calendar | Semester 1: August – December Semester 2: January – May |
| Exchange info | Singapore is the world’s only Island city-state and has a diverse selection of amazing food. Ranked highly for its art history program and ranked as the #8 university in the world. Previous Dal students have studied Law at NUS. |
| Course Restrictions |
Business courses not available for exchange students. |
| Language requirements | Course offerings in English are extensive. Please visit https://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/docs/info/prospective-students---non-graduating/ng-modules.pdf [PDF] for a full listing of courses available to exchange students. Faculties include: Arts and Social Sciences Engineering Business Computing Design and Environment Science |
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| Exams | Fall: November/December Winter: April/May |
South Korea
Kyungpook National University (2.5 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Fall Semester: September-Mid December Winter Semester: March-Mid June |
Exchange info |
Ranked highly for its agriculture and forestry program. Previous Dal students have studied Political Science here. Daegu is the capital city of the surrounding Gyeongsangbuk-do province, and the city is surrounded by the Palgong, Apsan, and Biseul mountains. |
| Course restrictions | No course restrictions are listed. |
Language requirements |
The list of courses taught in English will be available in January for the following spring semester or July for the following fall semester. In addition, this list will be sent to all accepted exchange students by email with instructions on course registration. |
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| Exams | Fall: December Winter: June |
Korea University (2.5 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
| Academic calendar | Fall Semester: September-December Spring Semester: March-June |
| Exchange info | Within a five-minute walk from the campus are an array of restaurants, bars, shops, and even a famous Buddhist temple. Seoul is one of the most liveable cities in Asia, with a great public transportation system. Ranked highly for its marketing program. |
| Course restrictions | Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Law, Teacher Education, Division of Information Security, Art and Design, Graduate level Business courses (Graduate courses that start with BUS, INT), and all courses at Sejong Campus. Please be aware that courses within the Business School, Media and Communications, and International Studies (courses that start with BUSS, JMCO, DISS) are extremely competitive. Specific courses for exchange students are not guaranteed, and students are asked to be very flexible with course selection. |
| Language requirements | n/a |
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| Exams | Fall: Mid-December Winter: Mid-June |
University of Seoul (2.5 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
| Academic calendar | Fall Semester: September to December Spring Semester: March to June |
| Exchange info | Ranked highly for its engineering program. Previous Dal study abroad students studied commerce and political science here. Seoul is one of the financial and cultural hubs of East Asia, referred to as a ‘megacity’ that never sleeps. |
| Course restrictions | No course restrictions are listed. |
| Language requirements | n/a |
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| Exams | Fall: Mid-December Winter: Mid-June |
Spain
Universidad Pablo de Olavide (2.75 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Fall Semester: September-December Winter Semester: January-May |
Exchange info |
Seville is the capital of Andalusia and one of Spain’s most historic cities. Seville is one of the sunniest cities in Europe, with over 300 days of sunshine a year. Previous Dal study abroad students have studied International Development here |
| Course restrictions | No course restrictions listed on website. |
| Language requirements | A list of courses taught in English available on the website. |
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| Exams | Fall: December Winter: May |
Pompeu Fabra University (2.5 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
| Academic calendar | Fall Semester: September-December Spring Semester: January-June |
| Exchange info | Pompeu Fabra University is considered one of the most prestigious universities in Spain, in 2020, it was ranked the 10th best young university in the world and the best university in Spain by Times Higher Education. Ranked highly for its economics program |
| Course restrictions | Medicine |
| Language requirements | A list of courses taught in English are on the website. |
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| Exams | Fall: TBD Winter: TBD |
Sweden
Umeå University (2.5 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Autumn term: August – January Spring term: January – June |
Exchange info |
Umeå is a northern Swedish city known for its scenic landscapes and close proximity to nature. Umeå University is renowned for its cutting-edge research and modern campus and is ranked highly for its art and design program. Previous Dal study abroad students studied history here. |
| Course Restrictions | UMEA University has no course restrictions listed on their website. However, pre-requisites must be met in order to register. |
| Language requirements | Most courses are taught in English. |
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| Exams | Fall: January Winter: June |
University of Gothenburg (2.5 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Fall Semester: September-January Winter Semester: January-June |
Exchange info |
Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden, known for its beautiful coastal location. The campus is located in the heart of the city, offering a modern campus and strong focus on sustainability. Previous Dal study abroad students studied political science here. Ranked highly for its dentistry program. |
| Course restrictions | University of Gothenburg has no course restrictions listed on their website. |
| Language restrictions | Most courses are taught in English. |
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| Exams | Fall: January Winter: June |
Switzerland
University of Lausanne (2.5 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
| Academic calendar | Fall Semester: September-January Spring Semester: February-July |
| Exchange info | Lausanne is surrounded by vineyards and has Lake Geneva at its feet. The old town is largely car-free, and filled with small alleyways, cafes and boutiques that make up the medieval city centre. Ranked highly for its classics and history programs. |
| Course restrictions | Courses NOT available to Exchange students:
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| Language requirements | Main teaching language is French. Undergraduate courses taught in English are offered in:
Graduate courses taught in English are offered in:
B2 level French required for regular courses taught in French or English |
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| Exams | Fall: January Winter: July |
United States
Killam Foundation Program (3.0 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
Academic calendar |
Dates of terms depend on the selected host institution. |
Exchange info |
This program offers study abroad + scholarship. There’s a cash award of $12,000 USD ($6000 USD per semester). This offers the opportunity for exceptional undergrad students to study in the USA (variety of institutions) for a semester or full year. Killam fellows have an orientation in Ottawa for the fall term or D.C for the winter term. |
Course requirements |
All courses are taught in English. Requires a competitive GPA, extracurricular & leadership experiences. Dalhousie endorses a few scholars for the Fulbright Canada Competition. |
| Academic timetable | See timetable on each school's website. |
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| Exams | Varies depending on selected host institution. |
Wales
Bangor University (2.5 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
| Academic calendar | Fall Term: September-January Winter Term: January-June |
| Exchange info | Bangor is a cathedral city and lies between the Snowdonia Mountains and the sea. Bangor is not an industrialized city, pollution levels are low, so it's a clean and healthy place to live. Previous Dal study abroad students have studied marine biology here. |
| Course restrictions | Course restrictions are not listed on the website but students will be informed of them when they apply. Nursing, Midwifery, Medical Science and Radiography classes are normally not available due to a lack of spaces/ work placement availability. |
| Language requirements | All courses are taught in English. |
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| Exams | Fall: January *Students attending Bangor for Semester 1-only have the chance to take exams in January or arrange ‘Early Assessments’ which eliminates the need to return to Bangor after the Christmas Break Winter: May |
Cardiff University (3.0 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
| Academic calendar | Fall Semester: September - January Spring Semester: January - June |
| Exchange info | The waterfront area at Cardiff Bay has regular food, arts and craft festivals and visitors can walk across the barrage or take a boat trip around the bay. Ranked highly for its communication and media program. Previous Dal study abroad students studied sciences here |
| Course restrictions | Students wanting to study Biosciences must be enrolled in a full-year exchange. |
| Language requirements | All courses are taught in English. |
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| Exams | Fall: January *There is the possibility of alternative assessments for autumn semester only students, meaning students can return home before the Christmas break. Winter: May/June |
Swansea University (2.5 GPA required)
| Program type | Exchange |
| Academic calendar | Fall Term: End of September – End of January Winter Term: End of January – Middle of June |
| Exchange info | Ranked highly for its marketing program and ranked in the top 100 universities in Europe. The campus sits between Singleton Park and Singleton Botanical Gardens. The city centre is surrounded by cottages and Victorian suburbs. |
| Course restrictions | Swansea University has no course restrictions listed on their website. |
| Language requirements | All courses are taught in English. |
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| Exams | Fall: January *Students are required to be present at all set examinations and should NOT arrange return flights home until their final examination timetable is confirmed by the Examination Office. These timetables are published in early April for May/June examinations. Swansea University does not proctor any examinations in students’ home universities/countries. Winter: May/June |