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Dalhousie University

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301–350th in World University Rankings 2024
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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 Statistics

A breakdown of the key statistics at Dalhousie University

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
54 F : 46 M (1)
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International student percentage
27% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
14.7 (1)
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Student total
17314 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2024

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Subjects Taught at Dalhousie University

See below for a range of subjects taught at Dalhousie University

Engineering301–400th
General Engineering
Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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
Computer Science501–600th
Computer Science
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
Clinical and Health201–250th
Medicine and Dentistry
Other Health