Want to study at Dalhousie University? Know about the application procedure
Author(s): Karan ThakurDalhousie University ranks #14 in Best Global Universities in Canada and is popular for its academic and research programmes. The University offers a total of 180 flexible degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate,...
Dalhousie
University ranks #14 in Best Global Universities in Canada and is popular for
its academic and research programmes. The University offers a total of 180
flexible degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, professional and
doctoral levels.
Here
we bring you detailed information about the admission process of Dalhousie
University.
General Admission Requirements:
Application
for admission can be either submitted online or downloaded from the official
website and submitted in form of a hard copy. The admission requirements
pertaining to undergraduate, graduate and research programmes are given below.
Undergraduate Degree
● Completion of Grade 12 with a
minimum aggregate of 70% in 5 subjects from a recognized Board/University.
● At least 70% in English and any
other required subject (differs program to program).
Please
note that admission to several programs at Dalhousie is purely based on
previous academic performance and merely meeting the eligibility criteria does
not guarantee admission.
Graduate Degree
Master's degree
● 4-year Bachelor’s degree with a
minimum GPA of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study from a
recognized university.
● Applicants need to have an
undergraduate honours degree for programs involving dissertation. However, this
may be later waived off if evidence of independent research is presented.
Ph.D. degree
● First-class thesis Master’s
degree/equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit
hours of study from a recognized university.
● Some academic programmes may have
additional admissions requirements, such as a GMAT, GRE, portfolio, or GPA
value higher than the University standard.
● Applicants with excellent academic
background may seek direct admission to some of the doctoral programmes.
Acceptable
Qualifications of Indian graduate applicants are MA, M. Sc, M. Comm, B. Engg,
B. Tech, B. Arch with a minimum academic standing of Upper Second Class
Honours.
English Language Proficiency
Applicants
whose 1st language is not English are required to submit proof of English
Language Proficiency at the time of application. However, this requirement may
be waived off for applicants who had English as the medium of instruction.
The
following English Language Tests are acceptable at Dalhousie for undergraduate
and graduate admission:
Test |
Minimum Acceptable Score |
|
Undergraduate |
Graduate |
|
TOEFL |
CBT - 237 |
PBT - 580 |
IELTS |
6.5 overall (no lower than 6.0 in each band) |
7.0 overall |
MELAB |
81 |
85 |
CAEL |
70 |
70 (no band score lower than 60) |
Can Test |
4.5 |
4.5 (no band score lower than 4.0) |
PTE |
61 overall (no lower than 50 in each skill) |
65 overall (no band score below 54) |
Cambridge English: Advanced |
180 overall (no lower than 170 in each band) |
- |
Dalhousie College of Continuing Education |
- |
A- |
Please
note that some programs may require higher test scores.
Essential Requirements
● Application Fee: Undergraduate $70;
Graduate $115
● Completed Application form
● All official transcripts (submitted
in a sealed envelope or received directly from the issuing institution).
● Test Scores (received directly from
the testing organization)
● In addition to the standard document
requirement for admissions application to Dalhousie, some programs may require
additional information or documentation.
Additional requirements for Graduate
Application
● A notarized translation for each
non-English transcript in addition to the original transcript is required to be
sent directly from the host university in a sealed envelope.
● Two academic reference letters,
either through the electronic reference system in the online application or in
paper form in a sealed, stamped envelope. Some programs may require additional references.
● Other supplementary documentation,
such as GMAT, GRE, CV, statement of intent, statement of research interests,
portfolio, etc. as required by the specific department.
● Bank statement as proof of
financials (if not applying for scholarships).
Application Fee Payment Modes
The
application fee can be paid through:
● Visa, MasterCard or American Express
● Cheque/ Money Order/ Bank Draft
(payable to Dalhousie University)
● Cash (payable in person at the
Registrar's Office)
Application Deadline
Undergraduate programs
Application
deadlines applicable to most undergraduate programs are tabulated below.
September Entry |
March 1 (For scholarship consideration) |
April 1 (International applicants) |
|
June 1 (Canadian and American applicants) |
|
January Entry (Bachelors of Arts, Science,
Computer Science, and Engineering) |
September 15 (International
applicants) |
November 15 (Canadian and American applicants) |
In
case seats are available, applications may be considered even after the
deadline. Certain departments may have different application deadlines.
Graduate programs
Graduate
Application deadlines are tabulated below. Please mark that deadlines for few
departments may vary from the dates mentioned here.
Standard application deadlines |
Canadian Applicants |
International Applicants |
September Entry |
June 1 |
April 1 |
January Entry |
October 31 |
August 31 |
May Entry |
February 28 |
December 31 |
Steps to follow after the Admission
Application is submitted:
● Ensure that all required documents
reach the University within the deadline.
● Apply for scholarships.
● Check your application status online
or contact the Registrar’s Office at [email protected] or call +1 (902)
494-2450.
● Undergraduate admission decisions
take about 4–6 weeks. Graduate applicants need to contact Graduate Studies or
the concerned department.
● Apply for Visa and Study Permit as
soon as you receive your acceptance letter from the University.