Apply for graduate studies

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For International Applicants

Please note that we are aware of the recently announced federal government requirements for Provincial Attestation Letters for new Masters and Doctoral students applying for study permits in 2025. More information will be provided in the coming weeks on what impact these changes will have on the admission offer acceptance process. International students represent over 30% of Dalhousie’s graduate community, contributing to our cultural diversity and bringing vibrancy to our programs and campus community. We look forward to welcoming you to Dalhousie and we will continue to offer updates to help you navigate these additional requirements.

Getting started

There is a lot to consider and plan for when applying for graduate studies. This section of our website is built to help you understand your options for studying at Dalhousie and the steps you will need to take to gain enrollment.

How grad studies works

What is it like to be a graduate student? It depends on the degree you take, whether your program is a thesis- or course-based, and many other factors. Get an understanding of what you can expect at Dalhousie.

Learn how grad studies work

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Admission requirements

Learn about what’s required to become a Dalhousie master’s or PhD student, including the grades you need to have achieved and language proficiency requirements.

Discovery our admission requirements

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How to apply

Follow our guide through the application process, from application deadlines to the documentation you will need to provide.

Find out how to apply to graduate studies

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Visiting research students

Is there a faculty member at Dalhousie who could help advance the research you are conducting at your home university? Discover how you can apply to study with them.

Learn more about visiting graduate research students

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