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Business & Management

Offered by Rowe School of Business

QS Business & Management

QS Business & Management Rank: Top 300 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 400 (2026)

Dalhousie’s Rowe School offers practice-oriented management programmes in a friendly, affordable Atlantic city, with strong connections to technology and marine industries.

Key advantages

Affordable Halifax living costs
Practice-oriented programmes
Strong Atlantic Canada employer links
Co-op options
Smaller class sizes
Welcoming international student community

Programme & duration: Master of Electronic Commerce (MEC) / Master of Business Administration streams: about 1–2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $25,000 – $45,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree with a good academic record. GMAT may be required for some options; CV and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates enter management, e-commerce and analytics roles across Atlantic Canada and beyond.

Student experience

Halifax is a friendly, affordable Atlantic coastal city with one of Canada’s highest concentrations of university students, a lively social scene and lower living costs than central Canada.

Research strengths

Research in e-commerce, supply chain, business analytics and sustainability.

Course

MBA

Offered by Rowe School of Business

QS Global MBA Ranking

Recognised full-time MBA programme with AACSB accreditationQS World Rank: Top 400 (2026)

Dalhousie’s Rowe MBA offers specialised options such as financial services and sustainability at a value price in Atlantic Canada.

Key advantages

Value-priced MBA
Financial-services specialisation
Sustainability focus
Small class sizes
AACSB accreditation
Atlantic Canada business links

Programme & duration: MBA: about 12–16 months (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $35,000 – $60,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree, GMAT/GRE, 2–3+ years’ work experience, essays and references.
Average Work Experience: Average about 4–5 years of work experience; typical class age 27–30
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT/GRE: competitive score required (waivers considered)

Employability & placement

Graduates work in banking, public sector, marine and energy industries across Atlantic Canada and beyond.

Student experience

Halifax is a friendly, affordable Atlantic coastal city with one of Canada’s highest concentrations of university students, a lively social scene and lower living costs than central Canada.

Research strengths

Research in sustainability, financial services and ocean-industry management.

Course

Economics

Offered by Department of Economics

QS Economics

QS Economics Rank: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 400 (2026)

Dalhousie’s Department of Economics offers a small-cohort MA with strengths in resource, environmental and development economics, in an affordable Atlantic city.

Key advantages

Resource and development economics
Small cohorts
Affordable Halifax living costs
Funding often available
Pathway to PhD
Supportive community

Programme & duration: MA in Economics: 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $15,000 – $30,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in economics with a strong average and mathematics preparation. References and statement of purpose.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in government, consulting and research, or progress to PhD study.

Student experience

Halifax is a friendly, affordable Atlantic coastal city with one of Canada’s highest concentrations of university students, a lively social scene and lower living costs than central Canada.

Research strengths

Research in resource economics, development economics and applied econometrics.

Course

Architecture

Offered by Faculty of Architecture and Planning

QS Architecture & Built Environment

QS Architecture & Built Environment Rank: Top 300 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 400 (2026)

Dalhousie’s Faculty of Architecture and Planning offers an accredited MArch in a coastal city, with a focus on community-engaged and sustainable design.

Key advantages

Accredited professional programme
Community-engaged design focus
Coastal setting
Affordable Halifax living costs
Small studio sizes
Atlantic Canada practice links

Programme & duration: Master of Architecture (MArch): about 2–3 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $25,000 – $45,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in architecture or an equivalent; design portfolio, statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates join architecture practices in Atlantic Canada and across Canada.

Student experience

Halifax is a friendly, affordable Atlantic coastal city with one of Canada’s highest concentrations of university students, a lively social scene and lower living costs than central Canada.

Research strengths

Research in sustainable design, coastal communities and architectural technology.

Course

Chemical Engineering

Offered by Department of Process Engineering and Applied Science

QS Chemical Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering Rank: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 400 (2026)

Dalhousie’s process engineering department offers strengths in environmental, marine and energy-related process engineering in a coastal Atlantic city.

Key advantages

Environmental and marine process focus
MEng and MASc options
Affordable Halifax living costs
Small class sizes
Atlantic Canada industry links
Supportive community

Programme & duration: MEng or MASc: 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $15,000 – $35,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in chemical or process engineering with a good average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in process engineering, environmental consulting and energy across Atlantic Canada.

Student experience

Halifax is a friendly, affordable Atlantic coastal city with one of Canada’s highest concentrations of university students, a lively social scene and lower living costs than central Canada.

Research strengths

Research in environmental engineering, biofuels, process systems and energy technologies.

Course

Civil Engineering

Offered by Department of Civil and Resource Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering Rank: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 400 (2026)

Dalhousie’s civil and resource engineering department offers graduate study with strengths in coastal, geotechnical and environmental engineering in an affordable Atlantic city.

Key advantages

Coastal and geotechnical strengths
MEng and MASc options
Affordable Halifax living costs
Small class sizes
Atlantic Canada industry links
Supportive community

Programme & duration: MEng or MASc: 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $15,000 – $35,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field with a good average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in structural, coastal and environmental engineering across Atlantic Canada.

Student experience

Halifax is a friendly, affordable Atlantic coastal city with one of Canada’s highest concentrations of university students, a lively social scene and lower living costs than central Canada.

Research strengths

Research in coastal engineering, geotechnics, structures and environmental engineering.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering Rank: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 400 (2026)

Dalhousie’s electrical and computer engineering department offers research in power systems, communications and ocean technology in an affordable Atlantic city.

Key advantages

Power and ocean technology strengths
MEng and MASc options
Affordable Halifax living costs
Small class sizes
Atlantic Canada industry links
Supportive community

Programme & duration: MEng or MASc: 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $15,000 – $35,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or a related field with a good average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in power, communications and technology roles across Atlantic Canada.

Student experience

Halifax is a friendly, affordable Atlantic coastal city with one of Canada’s highest concentrations of university students, a lively social scene and lower living costs than central Canada.

Research strengths

Research in power systems, communications and ocean technology.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by Department of Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering Rank: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 400 (2026)

Dalhousie’s mechanical engineering department offers research in ocean and marine technology and energy systems, in an affordable Atlantic city.

Key advantages

Ocean and marine technology strengths
MEng and MASc options
Affordable Halifax living costs
Small class sizes
Atlantic Canada industry links
Supportive community

Programme & duration: MEng or MASc: 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $15,000 – $35,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a good average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in marine, energy and manufacturing roles across Atlantic Canada.

Student experience

Halifax is a friendly, affordable Atlantic coastal city with one of Canada’s highest concentrations of university students, a lively social scene and lower living costs than central Canada.

Research strengths

Research in marine technology, energy systems and manufacturing.

Course

Biomedical Science

Offered by Faculty of Medicine

QS Biological Sciences

QS Biological Sciences Rank: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 400 (2026)

Dalhousie’s Faculty of Medicine offers research-based biomedical programmes in an affordable Atlantic city with strong hospital and ocean-health research links.

Key advantages

Hospital research partnerships
Wide choice of research areas
Affordable Halifax living costs
Funding often available
Small cohorts
Supportive community

Programme & duration: MSc Medical Sciences / Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $9,000 – $20,000 per year; funding often available (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field with a strong average. A supervisor must agree to supervise; references and research statement.

Employability & placement

Graduates continue to PhD or professional programmes or join clinical research and biotechnology organisations.

Student experience

Halifax is a friendly, affordable Atlantic coastal city with one of Canada’s highest concentrations of university students, a lively social scene and lower living costs than central Canada.

Research strengths

Research in cancer, neuroscience, infection and immunity and cardiovascular science.

Course

Nursing

Offered by School of Nursing

QS Nursing

Well-regarded school of nursing with strong Atlantic health-system linksQS World Rank: Top 400 (2026)

Dalhousie’s School of Nursing offers advanced-practice and research master’s options in an affordable Atlantic city, with strong ties to Nova Scotia’s health system.

Key advantages

Advanced-practice options
Strong Nova Scotia health-system links
Affordable Halifax living costs
Research strengths
Interprofessional learning
Supportive community

Programme & duration: Master of Nursing / Nurse Practitioner streams: 1.5–2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $15,000 – $30,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year BScN or equivalent with a strong average and RN registration for clinical streams. References and statement of intent.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in advanced practice, leadership and education; registration rules apply to clinical streams.

Student experience

Halifax is a friendly, affordable Atlantic coastal city with one of Canada’s highest concentrations of university students, a lively social scene and lower living costs than central Canada.

Research strengths

Research in ageing, chronic illness, mental health and rural health.

Course

Pharmacy

Offered by College of Pharmacy

QS Pharmacy & Pharmacology

Research-based pharmacy graduate programme at a leading Atlantic Canadian universityQS World Rank: Top 400 (2026)

Dalhousie’s College of Pharmacy offers research-based graduate study with strengths in pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical sciences in an affordable coastal city.

Key advantages

Pharmacy practice research
Affordable Halifax living costs
Small cohorts
Funding often available
Hospital research partnerships
Supportive community

Programme & duration: MSc in Pharmacy (thesis): 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $9,000 – $20,000 per year; funding often available (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences or a related field with a strong average. A supervisor must agree to supervise; references and research statement.

Employability & placement

Graduates move into pharmaceutical research, hospital and policy roles, or progress to doctoral study; MSc programmes do not by themselves lead to pharmacist licensure.

Student experience

Halifax is a friendly, affordable Atlantic coastal city with one of Canada’s highest concentrations of university students, a lively social scene and lower living costs than central Canada.

Research strengths

Research in pharmacy practice, medication safety, geriatric pharmacology and drug delivery.

Course

Psychology

Offered by Department of Psychology and Neuroscience

QS Psychology

QS Psychology Rank: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 400 (2026)

Dalhousie’s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience offers research-based graduate study in clinical, health and cognitive psychology in an affordable Atlantic city.

Key advantages

Clinical and health psychology strengths
Affordable Halifax living costs
Funding often available
PhD pathway
Small cohorts
Hospital research links

Programme & duration: MSc / MA (research-based): 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $9,000 – $20,000 per year; funding often available (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in psychology with a strong average and research experience. A supervisor must agree to supervise; references and statement of research interests.

Employability & placement

Graduates progress to doctoral study or applied research roles; clinical practice requires doctoral-level training and licensure.

Student experience

Halifax is a friendly, affordable Atlantic coastal city with one of Canada’s highest concentrations of university students, a lively social scene and lower living costs than central Canada.

Research strengths

Research in clinical psychology, health psychology and neuroscience.

Course

Sports Science

Offered by School of Health and Human Performance

QS Sports-Related Subjects

QS Sports-Related Subjects Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 400 (2026)

Dalhousie’s School of Health and Human Performance offers research-based kinesiology study in an affordable coastal city, with strengths in exercise and ageing.

Key advantages

Exercise and ageing strengths
Affordable Halifax living costs
Funding often available
Small cohorts
Supportive community
PhD pathway

Programme & duration: MSc / MA in Kinesiology: 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $9,000 – $20,000 per year; funding often available (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in kinesiology or a related field with a strong average. A supervisor must agree to supervise; references and research statement.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in rehabilitation, health promotion and research, or progress to doctoral study.

Student experience

Halifax is a friendly, affordable Atlantic coastal city with one of Canada’s highest concentrations of university students, a lively social scene and lower living costs than central Canada.

Research strengths

Research in exercise physiology, ageing and physical activity.

Course

Law (LLM)

Offered by Schulich School of Law

QS Law

QS Law Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 400 (2026)

Dalhousie’s Schulich School of Law offers an LLM with distinctive strengths in marine and environmental law, health law and Indigenous-Black-Mi’kmaw law, in an affordable coastal city.

Key advantages

Marine and environmental law strengths
Health law options
Affordable Halifax living costs
Small cohorts
Strong research supervision
Supportive community

Programme & duration: LLM (thesis or course-based): 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $20,000 – $40,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB/JD or equivalent) with strong grades. References, statement of purpose and writing sample.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in government, policy, environmental and maritime law roles; the LLM alone does not qualify graduates to practise in Canada (NCA/bar admission rules apply).

Student experience

Halifax is a friendly, affordable Atlantic coastal city with one of Canada’s highest concentrations of university students, a lively social scene and lower living costs than central Canada.

Research strengths

Research in marine and environmental law, health law, international law and Indigenous legal traditions.

Course

International Relations

Offered by Department of International Development Studies / Department of Political Science

QS Politics & IR

Well known for international development and Atlantic Canada policy researchQS World Rank: Top 400 (2026)

Dalhousie offers international-affairs study with distinctive strengths in international development and maritime security, in an affordable Atlantic city.

Key advantages

International development focus
Maritime security research
Affordable Halifax living costs
Small cohorts
Funding often available
Supportive community

Programme & duration: MA in International Development Studies / MA in Political Science: 1–2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $15,000 – $30,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in social science or a related field with a strong average. Statement of purpose, references and writing sample.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in development organisations, government and the non-profit sector, or progress to doctoral study.

Student experience

Halifax is a friendly, affordable Atlantic coastal city with one of Canada’s highest concentrations of university students, a lively social scene and lower living costs than central Canada.

Research strengths

Research in international development, maritime security, global governance and Atlantic policy.

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