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Dalhousie University

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NS, Canada
301–350th in World University Rankings 2025
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About

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Dalhousie University is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities, meaningful teaching and a deep sense of social responsibility that inspires our diverse community to make a difference here in Nova Scotia, across Canada and around the world.

As one of Canada's leading research-intensive universities.,our broad range of academic programs attract and retain a diverse mix of incredible students, scholars, researchers and staff who work together with interdisciplinary perspective and a focus on service. Our 13 faculties expand understanding through teaching excellence and a drive for discovery that results in $194 million in research funding each year.

Located on Canada’s East Coast, with campuses in the vibrant oceanside city of Halifax and an Agricultural Campus in the town of Truro, Dalhousie welcomes 21,000 students who join us from just down the street and from more than 130 countries around the world.

As we enter our third century, Dalhousie remains committed to lifting the intellectual, social and economic vitality of the communities we serve while promoting respect and inclusion in all aspects of our academic, research and civic priorities.

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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
28% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
14.7 (1)
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Student total
17757 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at Dalhousie University

See below for a range of subjects taught at Dalhousie University

Social Sciences301–400th

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

Psychology151–175th

  • Psychology

Physical Sciences301–400th

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

Life Sciences201–250th

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

Law100th

  • Law

Engineering301–400th

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

Computer Science501–600th

  • Computer Science

Clinical and Health201–250th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Arts and Humanities401–500th

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

Business and Economics301–400th

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