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Admission requirements

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Ready for graduate studies?

To gain acceptance to a graduate program at Dalhousie you’ll need to meet admission standards, including:

Program-specific admission requirements

Meeting the Faculty of Graduate Studies’ minimum standards does not guarantee admission to all of Dalhousie's graduate programs. Some require GMAT or GRE test results, a portfolio of applied work, or a minimum GPA that exceeds 3.0. Please visit our Programs page to explore what else you might need to qualify and contact your department if you are unsure of their additional requirements.

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Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements

Master's degree

  • Four-year bachelor's degree.
  • Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.
  • Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.

PhD

  • Thesis-based master's degree or its equivalent.
  • Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.
  • Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.

International students

International students may have to meet earlier application deadlines and English-language proficiency requirements.

Learn about your requirements See the minimum English-language proficiency scores needed for admission
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