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DALHOUSIE
UNIVERISTY
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE
PROGRAM GUIDE
2021
Dalhousie University is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and Halifax & Truro
unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. We are all Treaty people. Nova Scotia • Canada
19,557 total students
LOCATION
24% international students VANCOUVER
91 Rhodes scholars
CALGARY
WINNIPEG TRURO
MONTREAL
143 Nations represented TORONTO
HALIFAX
13 Faculties
200+ Degree programs A tradition of academic excellence mixed with the
1818 Year of founding hospitality of Canada’s East Coast. This is Dalhousie,
one of Canada’s oldest and finest universities.
5 Libraries Our historic buildings may be covered in ivy, but we’re
330+ Student clubs & societies pretty laid back.
17:1 Student/professor ratio We’re proud of our warm East Coast vibe, as well as our
$150 million+ annual funded research
internationally recognized academic programs on both
our urban campus in Halifax and smaller Agricultural
Campus an hour away in Truro.
WELCOME TO DAL
HALIFAX TO: TORONTO NEW YORK LONDON VANCOUVER DUBAI HONG KONG
FLIGHT TIME: 2 HRS 2 HRS 6 HRS 6 HRS 16 HRS 17 HRS
We’re a world leader in marine
biology and other ocean-related
studies. Which makes sense,
considering the Atlantic Ocean
is just steps away from the
Halifax campus.
Halifax has the diversity
NOVA SCOTIA
and benefits of a major
international hub, yet
the charm and niceties of
somewhere much smaller.
CANADA’S OCEAN PLAYGROUND – Andrew Letton, Dal Exchange student
from Australia National University.
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Explore our beautiful province
at www.novascotia.com
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HALIFAX For more info about Halifax,
visit www.destinationhalifax.com TRURO For more info about Truro,
visit www.truro.ca
URBAN LIVING RURAL LIVING
The capital of Nova Scotia, Halifax is the Watching over the town of Halifax atop Our Agricultural Campus is just outside
perfect university city. With a population of Citadel Hill stands the 18th-century Truro, about an hour from Halifax. The
of 430,000 it keeps a friendly, small-city Fort George. Halifax is a fantastic mix of scenic town of 12,200 is at the end of the
vibe but boasts the amenities of a much history and contemporary culture. Minas Basin which feeds into the famous
larger centre. Bay of Fundy, boasting the highest tides
Downtown is the award-winning Central in the world and beautiful red clay cliffs.
The vibrant downtown and scenic Library. Browse the books or sip a coffee
waterfront are a quick 2-minute walk and take in the incredible view from the Spend an entire day exploring the 400-
from the Sexton Campus, and 15 minutes rooftop patio. acre Victoria Park right in town, or feed
from the main Studley Campus. With its your adventurous side by going tidal bore
renowned arts scene, downtown is alive Hike the trails of 185-acre Point rafting on the Shubenacadie River (you
with theatres, restaurants, pubs, clubs, Pleasant Park right in the city, or head have to experience it to believe it).
galleries, and boutiques. The Scotiabank 15 minutes outside the city to explore
Centre is the place to watch concerts and the rugged coastline. Drive 20 minutes
top sporting events, like our professional to join the surfers at Cow Bay (in
basketball team (the Hurricanes) and summer and winter!) or carry on a bit
junior ice hockey team (the Mooseheads). further for some picturesque beaches.
LIFE @ DAL INSIDE THE CLASSROOM
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Dalhousie offers more than 4,000 classes in over 180 degree
VARIETY OF PROGRAMS
As an exchange student, you can take advantage of many of our programs,
programs—more than many large Canadian universities. with the exception of courses in the faculties of Dentistry, Health, Law
Our Environment, Sustainability and Society program is one and Medicine, and those in the School of Planning. Courses in Graduate
of only a few in North America, and the first in Canada. Our Studies and Engineering offer limited availability.
Faculty of Agriculture, about an hour outside of Halifax, is the
only one east of Montreal. Some of our available programs are:
• Animal Science
• Aquaculture
• Canadian Studies
• Computer Science
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• History of Science and Technology
• Marine Biology
• Oceanography
• Sustainable Resource and Environmental Management
• Theatre
Every year Dalhousie conducts over $150 million
For a full list of our academic programs, visit www.dal.ca/programs.
in funded research, and as a member of the
U15 (Canada’s top tier of research-intensive
universities), we’re affiliated with more than
40 research centres, institutes, and technical
facilities around the world. But thanks to our
size and close-knit nature, you'll enjoy one of the
lowest student-professor ratios in Canada (17:1)
and have access to top researchers, including 50
Canada Research Chairs.
Outside the classroom
Welcome to
Student life does not get
boring fast when there are
dal.ca/studentlife so many societies!
– Melissandre Naud, Dal Exchange student
from Leiden University, the Netherlands
The student experience at
Dalhousie is about much more than
what happens in the classrooms,
labs, and lecture halls.
ONE, I am a tiger,
TWO, a little bit louder,
THREE, I still can’t hear you,
FOUR, more, more, more…
– Orientation Tiger chant
330+ Student clubs and societies
28+ Intramural sport leagues
LIFE @ DAL OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM 14 Varsity Dal Tigers teams
EXPERIENCE ALL OF DAL 11 Dal Agriculture Varsity Rams teams
There are lots of things to do on campus outside of class time to keep you 12 Competitive club teams
busy and expand your horizons. Make the most of what Dal has to offer!
1 Community radio station
Have you ever experienced a live SOCIETIES & CLUBS GET INVOLVED!
ice hockey game? Or an authentic Joining a student society or club The best way to enjoy the full exchange
Indigenous Canadian cultural is a great way to get involved. And experience at Dalhousie is to take part
celebration? At Dalhousie you can with over 330 to choose from, you in as many activities as you can. You’ll
cheer on our men’s and women’s won’t have any problem finding the meet new friends, try new things, and
varsity Tigers teams, and join in on our perfect one—everything from Harry perhaps learn a thing or two about
annual Mawio’mi, a traditional Mi’kmaq Potter to photography, beekeeping yourself.
gathering. to breakdancing. The Dalhousie www.dal.ca/getinvolved
International Student Association
ARTS & CULTURE (DISA) is a popular group for students EVENTS ON CAMPUS
The Dalhousie Arts Centre is home to from different countries to come There are always a ton of events going
the Theatre and Music programs, and KEEPING FIT together to socialize. For a full list of on across campus. Watch a movie in
houses the Dalhousie Art Gallery and Want to work out, go for a swim, societies administered by the Dalhousie the swimming pool. Participate in a
three theatres. The largest, the Rebecca have a squash or badminton Student Union, visit www.dsu.ca. board game night. Go on a day-long
Cohn Auditorium, is the venue for game, do some rock-climbing, play surf trip. Dal After Dark brings you
Symphony Nova Scotia and many larger some intramural sports, or cheer VOLUNTEER & LEADERSHIP free/low cost events.
touring music, comedy, and theatrical on one of our teams? Our athletic Many of the societies and clubs www.dal.ca/afterdark
shows. and recreational facilities include enable you to get involved in the www.dal.ca/studentevents
www.dal.ca/artscentre Dalplex, Sexton Gym, Wickwire Halifax community. The DalConnects
Field, along with outdoor tennis program and the SAIL program
PUBS & COFFEE SHOPS courts in Halifax, and the Langille in Truro can also set you up with
Our student pubs, the Grawood and Athletic Centre on the Agricultural volunteering opportunities with outside
the T-Room, are popular meeting places Campus. organizations.
where you can take in open mic nights, www.dal.ca/athletics www.dal.ca/dalconnects
coffee houses, trivia nights, and improv.
SERVICES & RESOURCES
THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE
www.dal.ca/international
Our team at the International Centre is here to
www.dal.ca/campuslife support you throughout your exchange process—
whether it’s assisting you in the application and
immigration process, developing your English
language skills, or organizing social activities.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
www.dal.ca/academicsupport
Drop by if you need help or have a question, and
Our academic support services can assist you with academic
join us for special events where you can meet
advising, developing study skills, and providing academic
other Dalhousie students and experience local
accommodations for a disability or religious obligation.
food and culture.
Writing Centre advisors can assist you with your research
papers and presentations.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
www.dal.ca/studenthealth
The Student Health & Wellness Centre on the Halifax "Take the leap! The world is a
campus, and Health Services on the Truro campus, are your
one-stop shops for health and wellness. For both physical beautiful place to explore and
and mental health, they offer professional services, supports, Nova Scotia is one of the rare
workshops, and online resources to support you.
gems waiting to be discovered.
We would love to welcome you
SAFETY ON CAMPUS to our community."
www.dal.ca/security
Dalhousie’s Security Services provides security on all the – Gillian MacDonald,
university’s campuses. It also helps run Tiger Patrol, a free Exchange and Study Abroad Advisor
nighttime shuttle service in Halifax, and Safewalk on the
Truro campus. The DalSAFE mobile app is available for
Android and iOS, and provides quick access to Security
Services and other resources.
Please note that there is no space
available in residence for exchange
HOUSING
students who come to Dalhousie for the
fall term only (September–December).
If you are planning to come to
Dalhousie for the winter term
(January–April) or for a full academic
year (September–April), please email
residence@dal.ca for availability.
LIVING OFF CAMPUS
Dalhousie is perfectly situated in the Visit www.dal.ca/offcampushousing
middle of fantastic Halifax residential to find listings of available
LIVING ON CAMPUS
neighbourhoods with plenty of houses, accommodations and pretty much
www.dal.ca/residence
flats, and apartments available for everything you need to know about
students to rent—everything from renting in Halifax and Truro. There’s Living in residence as an exchange student
beautiful Victorian and Edwardian also a short list of temporary is a great way to meet people and have all
houses to modern apartment buildings. accommodations if you arrive in of Dalhousie’s services and resources at
The Agricultural Campus is located just Halifax before your lease starts. your footstep.
outside of Truro, which also offers various
off-campus housing options. There are 11 different residences in
Halifax, spread between the main Studley
and Carleton Campuses and the downtown
Sexton Campus. They vary in size and
COSTS OF LIVING style, but are all supported by a great team
The average cost of living in Halifax for one academic year is of professionals who will make your stay
approximately $12,000 CAD. (Prices are subject to change.) comfortable.
One-bedroom apartment $700–$1,000 An hour away on the Agricultural Campus,
Utilities (cable, Internet, heat, electricity, etc.) $200 there are three residences located just a
Overnight stay in hostel $20–$57 few minutes walk from all the academic
Overnight stay in hotel $150-$200 buildings and services for students.
Sales tax on most consumer goods 15%
Tip for most services 15–20%
Transit pass $77.80/semester
Health insurance $364/semester
The volunteer coordinator at the
Movie ticket $12 International Centre can help you
1 litre of milk $3 with finding accommodations
1 loaf of bread $3 and settling in. Please email your
Dinner at a restaurant $10–$40 housing-related questions to
1 litre of gas $1.45 icvolunteer@dal.ca.
HOW TO APPLY
ELIGIBILITY
You must satisfy the requirements
of your home university and be
nominated by your university
to participate in an exchange at I would recommend going
Dalhousie. You also need to find out if on exchange to Dal because
your university is an exchange partner of all the great people you’ll
of Dalhousie. meet. Everyone is welcoming
and excited to show newbies
While at Dalhousie, you are required to
all that Halifax has to offer.
take at least 9 credit hours (3 courses)
per term. A standard full-time course I was very impressed by the
load is 15 credit hours (5 courses), hospitality of Haligonians.
which is the approximate equivalent The university campus itself is
of 30 ECTS credits. beautiful. I had the best time
of my life at Dal and wouldn’t
Some courses require previous
trade it for anything else!
knowledge in an area of study usually
APPLY NOW!
demonstrated through completing a – Eilish Austin,
specific course beforehand. You can Dalhousie Exchange student from
request special permission to register Victoria University of Wellington,
in these courses and the instructor New Zealand
will evaluate your background on a
case-by-case basis.
Visit www.dal.ca/cometoDal/apply.
TUITION FEES
If you are coming as an exchange student, you pay your tuition fees APPLICATION DEADLINES
to your home university. There are some fees (e.g. health insurance, Fall Term (September–December) MAY 1
transit pass) that you will be responsible for paying at Dalhousie. Winter Term (January–April) OCTOBER 1
Summer Term (May–August) FEBRUARY 1
If you are coming to Dalhousie on a study abroad program, you pay
your tuition fees to Dalhousie for one or two terms.See what it's like to be a student at Dal:
DALSTUDENTLIFE
CONTACT US
Before you pack your bags, find out more information at
www.dal.ca/cometoDal
If you have any questions about coming to Dal on
exchange, get in touch: exchanges@dal.ca
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