Dalhousie University

Halifax, Canada · Checked September 26, 2026

Dalhousie is a public research university in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with campuses in Halifax and an agricultural campus in Truro. It covers a wide range of fields, including health professions, engineering, ocean sciences, law and management. International undergraduates who began in fall 2023 or later may qualify for its International Tuition Guarantee.

Undergraduate tuition (international)CAD 33,091-51,503 per year, tuition and fees for fall and winter terms (estimated range for international undergraduates, based on approved 2026-27 rates)
IntakesSeptember (main); January entry for some programmes
English requirementIELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each band; TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall with 4.5 in Listening and 4.0 in Reading, Speaking and Writing (or 90 overall with 20 per band on the 1-120 scale); Duolingo 120; CAEL 70

Official fees page · Official English requirements

Application deadlines

Nursing, Health Sciences, Medical Sciences, Social Work (Sept 2027)15 February 2027
Environmental Design Studies (Architecture) (Sept 2027)1 March 2027
Other undergraduate programmes (Sept 2027)Considered until classes start if space remains; apply by 15 February 2027 for general entrance awards
Proof of English (Sept 2027)1 May 2027

Entry requirements for Pakistani students

Dalhousie lists the Intermediate Certificate (IC) / Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) as the qualifying credential from Pakistan.

Official page for students from Pakistan

Scholarships

Fees, deadlines and requirements change every year and differ by course. Always check the course page on the university's official website before you apply.