At a glance
- City
- Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Country
- Canada — process, visa & costs
- Website
- dal.ca
- Type
- Public
- Founded
- 1818
- Students
- 30,867 (2021)
- Map
- Open the campus on a map ↗
Where it ranks
301–400 in the world — ShanghaiRanking ARWU 2025.
Strongest subjects (GRAS 2025)
| Oceanography | #37 |
| Atmospheric Science | 101–150 |
| Environmental Science & Engineering | 101–150 |
| Earth Sciences | 151–200 |
| Public Health | 151–200 |
| Law | 151–200 |
How to get in
read on the university's own pages, 28 September 2026Bachelor's (after Class 12)
- Apply via
- direct — application page ↗
- Cycle
- Fall 2027 entry
- Intake
- September, January
- English
- Applications for Fall 2027 open October 1, 2026; most other undergraduate programs are considered on a rolling basis before September
Deadlines
| Round | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing, Health Sciences, Medical Sciences, Social Work | 15 February 2027 | |
| Architecture | 1 March 2027 | |
| English proficiency proof (supporting documents) | 1 May 2027 |
Master's / PhD (after graduation)
Not researched yet — check the official admissions pages.
Studying in Canada
Canada combines relatively affordable, English/French-taught degrees with a clear post-graduation work permit (PGWP) and strong pathways to permanent residence. Since 2024 the programme has been through major tightening - a national intake cap, a provincial attestation letter for most applicants, higher proof-of-funds amounts, and a language-test requirement for the PGWP - so an Indian family planning now must check current rules close to application time.
- Visa
- Study permit
- Work while studying
- Up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions (raised from 20 hours; page confirms holders of older permits referencing 20 hours may now work up to 24), unlimited hours during scheduled school breaks (canada.ca).
- After graduating
- Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): length depends on programme length - 8 months to under 2 years gives a PGWP up to the same length as the programme; programmes of 2+ years give up to 3 years; master's programmes of at least 8 months (even if under 2 years) give a 3-year PGWP as of 15 February 2024. Proof of a language test result has been required with PGWP applications since 1 November 2024. A PGWP cannot be issued for longer than the applicant's passport validity, and cannot be obtained twice.
Every subject ranking
ShanghaiRanking GRAS 2025| Subject | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Oceanography | #37 | GRAS 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 101–150 | GRAS 2025 |
| Environmental Science & Engineering | 101–150 | GRAS 2025 |
| Earth Sciences | 151–200 | GRAS 2025 |
| Public Health | 151–200 | GRAS 2025 |
| Law | 151–200 | GRAS 2025 |
| Ecology | 201–300 | GRAS 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 201–300 | GRAS 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 201–300 | GRAS 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201–300 | GRAS 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 201–300 | GRAS 2025 |
| Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 201–300 | GRAS 2025 |
| Political Sciences | 201–300 | GRAS 2025 |
| Education | 201–300 | GRAS 2025 |
| Psychology | 201–300 | GRAS 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 301–400 | GRAS 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 301–400 | GRAS 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 301–400 | GRAS 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401–500 | GRAS 2025 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 401–500 | GRAS 2025 |
Prepare here, free
Admission facts on this page were read from: dal.ca/admissions.html · dal.ca/admissions/international-students.html · dal.ca/admissions/dates-and-deadlines.html — checked 28 September 2026.