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Studying here is the learning and living experience of a lifetime, where east coast vibes meet your bright future.

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As a Dalhousie student, you'll get an education — and so much more

This is a place where your passions can come to life. Join our vibrant community of 21,000+ students from across Canada and around the world studying, in classrooms where learning meets hands-on opportunity. Grow through the diverse perspectives and experiences of your professors and classmates in your choice of over 4,000 courses.

Why Dal?

Cutting-edge research, renowned programs, a welcoming community, and a coastal lifestyle — explore why you should choose Dalhousie University.

Here’s why you should choose Dalhousie
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Explore programs

From acting to accounting, finance to French, and philosophy to plant science, Dalhousie University offers over 335 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

Explore Dalhousie’s academic programs
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Meet your professors

Dalhousie has the lowest student-faculty ratios in Canada. This means you learn right alongside esteemed professors. 

Get to know Dalhousie’s faculty and staff
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Upgrading pathways and programs

The pathway to a Dalhousie degree is not linear. 

Discover alternative pathways to enrolment at Dalhousie
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Exams, grades, and transcripts

Get a better understanding of Dalhousie exams, where to find your grades, and how to access transcripts and other academic records.

Access more information about academic results
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Open Learning and Career Development

We offer close to 200 non-credit courses that can be taken individually or as part of a certificate to enhance your degree. We are focused on offering courses that support you in that next step in your career or academic journey. Whether you’re preparing for entry into a degree program or applying for a new job, we have courses to get you ready.

Discover non-degree courses, certificates, and programs
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Classroom learning meets hands-on opportunity

90% of our students participate in work-integrated learning, where they apply classroom knowledge in real world settings, through co-op, internship, field courses, research, and other experiences. 

Explore experiential, co-op, and work-integrated learning at Dal
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Your built-in support system

From application to graduation, we offer personalized resources and support, including health services, academic advising, tutoring, and specialized resouces for diverse student groups. Explore our resources at Dalhousie University and learn more through campus tours, open houses, webinars, and other events.

Book a tour at Dal
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Have questions?

We’re here to help, with dedicated advisors to support you in choosing your program, submitting your application, learning about campus life and getting involved, and more.

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The journey to your career starts here. Learn how an undergraduate education at Dalhousie works and how it will prepare you for your future.

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