History

Dalhousie University is located in the province of Nova Scotia and has three of its campuses located in Halifax and one in Bible Hill. Originally established in 1818 as a nonsectarian college by George Ramsay, the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, Dalhousie University today is a public research university. The college faced financial difficulties and did not officially hold classes until 1938 and then reopened in 1963. In 1997, the college was officially renamed as the Dalhousie University, or as it is commonly known today, Dal.

Facts

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	<li>Courses offered at the university fall under the umbrella of 12 faculties.</li>
	<li>The university offers more than 4000 courses.</li>
	<li>The 180 degree courses offered at the university are namely for undergraduate, postgraduate, and research.</li>
	<li>The motto of the university : Pray and Work.</li>
	<li>The Dalhousie Association for Graduate Students and the Dalhousie Student Union are the two student unions at the university.</li>
</ol>

About

On campus facilities

For students opting to live on campus during their studies, many benefits such as meals, utilities bills, and socialising options are included with the housing experience. You can choose between an apartment style residence and a dorm style residence. You can also take a virtual tour of the facilities.

Off campus facilities

The university provides an off campus housing link to guide students who are looking to rent independently. You can choose to rent with your friends. Meal plans are made available for off campus residents as well.&nbsp;

Food facilities

Meal plans are offered to all interested students but Indian cuisine is something you will look for often. Check out some of these outlets located near campus:

<ol>
	<li>Curry Village Indian Restaurant</li>
	<li>Adda Indian Eatery</li>
	<li>Naan n Curry</li>
	<li>A Taste Of India</li>
</ol>

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Accommodation

Part time jobs

Students at Dalhousie University are allowed to work during their studies if they wish for some extra income. Summer jobs and volunteering opportunities are also available for interested students who would like to increase their skills.&nbsp;

Student Clubs

At Dalhousie University, the vibrant student life awaits you. You can join any society or club that interests you. Some of them are:

<ol>
	<li>Dalhousie Outdoors Society</li>
	<li>Dalhousie Sailing Team</li>
	<li>Dalhousie Football Club</li>
	<li>DalKing&#39;s Swing Dance Society</li>
	<li>Dalhousie Fencing Club</li>
</ol>

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Campus

We, at Azent recommend this university because:

<ol>
	<li>Scholarships are available for interested students.</li>
	<li>Internships and part time jobs can be found.</li>
	<li>Accommodation facilities will help you stay connected to college life.</li>
</ol>

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Conclusion

Dalhousie understands that students might be coming from a background where financial aid might be a game-changer for them. Many bursaries and scholarships offered by the university work towards supporting higher education of their students. There is a General Entrance Award, course specific scholarships and bursaries depending on merit. Undergraduate students have a separate sector on the website for scholarships they can apply for.

Financial Aid

Facilities

Dalhousie has a separate building which houses the university&#39;s fitness and recreation facilities. This includes a pool, cardio equipment and fitness studios. Facilities can also be rented by third parties.&nbsp;

Campus Safety

There is a crisis management plan in place in case of emergencies. There is contact information available on the website and one can also go through the safety tips once to see how you can handle certain situations in crisis by yourself.&nbsp;

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Infrastructure

Place Description

Halifax or the Halifax Regional Municipality is the largest municipality and also the capital of the province of Nova Scotia in Canada. Halifax came to be in 1996 when four municipalities, namely Dartmouth, Bedford, Halifax, and Halifax County were amalgamated. A major financial center, the major industry in this municipality include fishing, mining, natural gas, and forestry.&nbsp;

Nearby Airports

Halifax Stanfield International Airport is located 30 minutes away from the college campus.&nbsp;

Nearby subways and train stations

Halifax train station is located just 7 minutes away from the campus by car. The following bus stops are located less than 10 minutes away:

<ol>
	<li>Bayers Rd At Bayers Rd Centre</li>
	<li>Desmond Ave After Bayers Rd</li>
	<li>Joseph Howe Dr Before Bayers Rd</li>
</ol>

Important landmarks/places nearby

While in halifax, do not forget to visit the following attractions as you explore the place:

<ol>
	<li>Scott Walking Adventures</li>
	<li>Statue of the Lebanese Emigrant</li>
	<li>Halifax Waterfront</li>
	<li>Harbour Hopper Tours</li>
	<li>Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel</li>
</ol>

Crime Rate

Halifax, Nova Scotia comes with a safety index score of 59.32. The overall crime rate of the province of Nova Scotia is on the rise. The crime rate of Halifax was 4% higher than that of Nova Scotia with 5,264 incidents reported per 100,000 population.

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Location

Internships

The international learning experience under Dalhousie University consists of both co-ops and internship programs. Based on the course that you choose, you can either have a co-op or an internship opportunity mandated by your curriculum during your course. The time frames of these internships and co-ops vary depending on the opportunities.

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Placements

The climate of Halofax can be classified as humid. The summers are warm as expected in a humid continental climate. As compared to the rest of Canada, the winters are comparatively mild. You can expect almost an oceanic climate while in Halifax.

Weather

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Bachelor of Health Science, BHSc in Health Sciences

Bachelor of Health Science, BHSc in Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

Bachelor of Health Science, BHSc in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Arts, BA in Creative Writing

Bachelor of Arts, BA in English

Bachelor of Arts, BA in History

English�Master's (MA)

Master of Arts (MA) in History

Community Health & Epidemiology�Master's (MSc)

Bachelor of Arts, BA in Sociology and Social Anthropology

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, BSc (Agr) in Agricultural Business

Bachelor of Science Recreation, BScR-TR in Recreation (Therapeutic)

Bachelor of Arts, BA in Spanish and Latin American Studies

Bachelor of Health Promotion (BHP)

Bachelor of Health Science, BHSc in Radiological Technology

Occupational Therapy Entry Level�Master's (MSc)

Certificate in Health Informatics

Health Promotion�MA

Master of Engineering/Master of Planning (MEng/MPlan) in Civil Engineering and Planning

Social Anthropology�Master's (MA)

Master of Health Administration (MHA)

Master of Fine Arts in creative nonfiction (MFA)

Bachelor of Arts, BA in Stage Design and Technical Theatre

Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BComm in Supply Chain & Logistics Management

Bachelor of Journalism Honours (BJH) in Environment, Sustainability and Society

Bachelor of Science, BSc in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Bachelor of Science in Recreation, BSc; Bachelor of Management, BMgmt in Recreation Management

Pre?Veterinary Medicine [Preparatory studies, typically associated with a Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)]

Psychology & Neuroscience�Master's (MSc)

Master of Engineering (MEng) in Chemical Engineering

Master of Engineering (MEng) in Materials Engineering

MSc in Physiology & Biophysics

Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies, BEDS

Bachelor of Agriculture in International Food Business

Bachelor of Arts, BA in Theatre

Bachelor of Arts, BA in Theatre Studies

Bachelor of Music (BMus) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music

Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology), BSc in Kinesiology

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, BSc (Agr) in Agricultural Economics

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, BSc (Agr) in Animal Science

Master of Applied Science/Master of Planning(MASc/MPlan) in Civil Engineering and Planning

Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil and Resource Engineering

Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical Engineering

Master of Engingeering (MEng) in Environmental Engineering

Master of Environmental Studies�MES

Master of Science (MSc) in Food Science and Technology

Master of Environmental Design Studies (MEDS)

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology�Master's (MSc)

Master of Resource & Environmental Management

Computer Science�MCSc

Master of Architecture (MArch)

Master of Clinical Vision Science (Thesis-Based)

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Environment, Sustainability and Society

Bachelor of Arts, BA in Law, Justice and Society

Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BComm in International Business

Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BComm in Marketing Management

Bachelor of Community Design (BCD) in Environment, Sustainability and Society

Bachelor of Management (BMgmt) in Environment, Sustainability and Society

Bachelor of Management, BMgmt in Managing Data and Information (formerly Knowledge Management)

Bachelor of Science (Agriculture), BSc (Agr) in Environmental Sciences

Bachelor of Science (Agriculture), BSc (Agr) in Integrated Environmental Management

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Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University

#14

Rank

CAD 18187

Tuition Fee

All Courses

Bachelor

Bachelor

Bachelor

Bachelor

Bachelor

Bachelor

Bachelor

Bachelor

Master

Master

Master

Bachelor

Bachelor

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Bachelor

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