Dalhousie University

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Canada
301–350th in World University Rankings 2025
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About Dalhousie University

Basic information and contact details for Dalhousie University

institution

Dalhousie University is one of Canada’s top-ranked universities and a member of the U15 Group of Canadian Universities. The strength of our research and innovation supports world-class researchers dedicated to advancing Dalhousie’s positive contributions to society.

Our 13 academic faculties expand understanding through teaching excellence and a drive for discovery that results in more than $258 million in research funding each year. Dalhousie’s blend of groundbreaking research with outstanding teaching makes for a unique and collaborative environment that empowers all our students, professors, researchers, and staff to achieve excellence and make a positive impact for our province, our country, and our world.

Located on Canada’s welcoming East Coast, with campuses in the vibrant oceanside city of Halifax and an Agricultural Campus in the charming town of Truro, we proudly welcome over 21,000 students from across Canada and more than 100 countries worldwide.

Dalhousie is committed to supporting evidence-based solutions through our teaching, research, and service that are consistent with the important work of fulfilling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030. Find out more about life at Dalhousie University on our social media channels, including Facebook, XYouTubeInstagram and LinkedIn.

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Rankings

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World University Rankings 2025
20406080
Teaching 29.6
Research Environment 32.9
Research Quality 76.9
Industry 78.2
International Outlook 88.5
262830201620172018201920202021202220232024202530.429.126.625.527.727.727.628.130.829.6

Breakdown via year: Teaching

Ranking positions 2016 to 2025
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Impact Rankings

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Impact Rankings 2024
848688909220202023202484.588.390.8

Breakdown via year: Overall

Impact Ranking positions 2020 to 2024
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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

Physical Sciences301–400th

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

Computer Science401–500th

  • Computer Science

Social Sciences301–400th

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

Life Sciences251–300th

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

Clinical and Health201–250th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Law=89th

  • Law

Business and Economics301–400th

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

Arts and Humanities401–500th

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

Engineering401–500th

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

Psychology176–200th

  • Psychology