Dalhousie University

General guidelines for study levels in Canada

First year courses are often adapted to those newly admitted to the university. Therefore, it may be more valuable to choose higher-level courses if you choose to study courses in your main field. For more information, please visit the university's website.

About Dalhousie University

Available places: 2 semester places for academic year 2025/2026

Established: 1818, one of Canada's oldest universities
Number of students: 19,000
Student life: The university offers an active campus life with a recreational centre and several student unions and student clubs. The fitness centre Dalplex offers more than 35 group training classes, a squash court and a climbing wall.
Dalhousie Arts Center has several theatre scenes, an art gallery and a sculpture park.

About Halifax

Halifax is situated by the Atlantic coast in Canada. The city has over 400 000 inhabitants and is the capital of the province Nova Scotia. There is a wide range of entertainment in the form of museums, theaters, festivals, shopping,sporting events, pubs and cafes. Since the city is so close to the ocean many take the opportunity to practice water sports such as surfing and sailing, especially during the summer months.

Information from Dalhousie University

Restrictions

Closed programmes/closed subject areas

All programmes/courses on graduate level.
Dentistry
Faculty of Health
Medicine
Continuing Education
Faculty of Law
The School of Planning
Law

Limited access

Engineering

What can I study?

Courses

Course levels:
1000: 1st year courses (undergraduate)
2000: 2nd year courses (undergraduate)
3000: 3rd year courses (undergraduate)
4000: 4th year courses (undergraduate)

Term course: 0.5 credits (or 3 credit hours)

Course information

Full time studies (corresponding to 30 hp):

Undergraduate: 2.5 credits/15 credit hours

Academic year

Autumn term: September–December
Winter term: January–April

Additional costs

As an exchange student, you do not need to pay tuition fees. However, additional costs may incur.

Exchange students are responsible to cover costs for a U-Pass (transit pass), residence fees and any other additional charges such as lab fees, locker rentals, etc.

DSU International Student Plan: $750 per year

DSU Health and Dental Plan: $500 per year. (If students already have comparable health & dental coverage, they may be able to opt-out.)

Public Transport Pass (UPass): $160 per year

Accommodation

Residence: Students choose from a variety of different styles of residence – all are conveniently located and offer meal plans.

NOTE: If students are coming to Dalhousie on exchange for the fall term only (September - December), unfortunately there is no space available in residence during this period, instead students should look for off campus housing options. Students who come to Dalhousie for the winter term only (January–April) or for a full academic year (September–April) may inquire with the Residence office directly about availability.

Costs: CAD 750 - 1350 per month + meal plan

More information: Residence housing

Off-Campus: There are many off-campus housing options within walking distance or along bus routes and meal plans are also available to non-residence students if you choose to live off- campus. View listings on Dalhousie's Off-Campus Living website, which can also help with their search and provide tips to prepare students for off-campus living. Students can contact the Off Campus Housing Advisor for assistance.

Additional information

Exchange to Dalhousie

Student support

Study with disabilities (umu.se)

Academic support and accessibility at Dalhousie

Student grants and loans for studies outside of Sweden

You may be entitled to student grants and loans from CSN when studying abroad.

As the cost of living and accommodation may be higher abroad, you can apply for an extra loan known as an additional loan for studies abroad.

You can also apply for an additional loan to cover additional costs, i.e. travel and insurance costs.

Latest update: 2024-10-14