Founded in 1818, Dalhousie is a public research university in Halifax, Nova Scotia, one of Canada’s leading universities in Atlantic Canada, with strong programs in health, ocean studies, and law.
Address: 6299 South Street, B3H 4R2 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Ocean Studies, Health Professions, Law
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Engineering, Life Sciences, Marine Science, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Member of U15. Leading institution for ocean research (Ocean Frontier Institute). Strong links with healthcare sector in Atlantic Canada.
Research:
Research focus on ocean science, health and life sciences, clean technology, and social sciences. Key areas include marine biodiversity, neuroscience, and materials science.
Famous Alumnis:
Lucy Maud Montgomery, R.B. Bennett, Arthur B. McDonald, Kathryn D. Sullivan
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
4500
Current students***:
21000
Foreign students***:
20%
Cumulative former students***:
135000
Pros
Leading university in Atlantic Canada, strong in marine/ocean sciences and health professions, vibrant coastal city.
Cons
Older campus infrastructure in some areas, Halifax is somewhat remote from other major Canadian cities.
Best For
Students interested in ocean studies, health professions, or law, seeking a research-intensive university in a historic and lively maritime city.
- Biodiversity, Clean Technologies, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact, Marine Ecosystems, Marine Life Impact
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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