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Dalhousie University

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Sustainability Impact Rated
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351–400th in World University Rankings 2026
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About Dalhousie University

Basic information and contact details for Dalhousie University

institution

Dalhousie University is one of Canada’s top-ranked universities and a member of the U15 Group of Canadian Universities. The strength of our research and innovation supports world-class researchers dedicated to advancing Dalhousie’s positive contributions to society.

Our 13 academic faculties expand understanding through teaching excellence and a drive for discovery that results in more than $258 million in research funding each year. Dalhousie’s blend of groundbreaking research with outstanding teaching makes for a unique and collaborative environment that empowers all our students, professors, researchers, and staff to achieve excellence and make a positive impact for our province, our country, and our world.

Located on Canada’s welcoming East Coast, with campuses in the vibrant oceanside city of Halifax and an Agricultural Campus in the charming town of Truro, we proudly welcome over 21,000 students from across Canada and more than 100 countries worldwide.

Dalhousie is committed to supporting evidence-based solutions through our teaching, research, and service that are consistent with the important work of fulfilling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030. Find out more about life at Dalhousie University on our social media channels, including Facebook, XYouTubeInstagram and LinkedIn.

Rankings

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Dalhousie University

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
53 F : 47 M (1)
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International student percentage
27% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
13.4 (1)
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Student total
17682 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026

Subjects Taught at Dalhousie University

See below for a range of subjects taught at Dalhousie University

Arts and Humanities

  • Architecture
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology

Downloads

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Dalhousie U_professional-masters-viewbook.pdf

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Dalhousie U_agriculture-viewbook.pdf

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Dalhousie U_international-viewbook.pdf

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Dalhousie U_domestic-viewbook.pdf