Dalhousie University

Information générale, Dalhousie University

Founded in 1818, Dalhousie University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the the urban setting of the small city of Halifax (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Nova Scotia. Officially accredited/recognized by the Department of Labour and Advanced Education, Nova Scotia, Dalhousie University is a large (enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Dalhousie University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 199 years old H.E. institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Canadian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Dalhousie University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sport facilities and/or activities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

• Founded: 1818
• Motto: Ora et Labora Pray and work
• Colours: Black and gold
• Admission Office: 6885 University Avenue Halifax B3H 4H6
• Student Enrollment: 15,000-19,999
• International Students: Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
• Admission Selection: Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades
• Admission Rate: 70-80%
• Academic Staff: 2,000-2,499
• Academic Calendar: Semesters
• Affiliations: Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC), Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Group of Thirteen (G13), Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate (CUSID)