Rankings
How every major ranking places Dalhousie University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & technology | 30 | $8,142 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 19 | $8,827 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 14 | $3,564 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 14 | $8,142 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 12 | $6,714 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 11 | $8,142 | See → |
| Business & management | 10 | $12,316 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 9 | $8,142 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 8 | $8,142 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 8 | $7,164 | See → |
| Social sciences | 8 | $7,164 | See → |
| Psychology | 5 | $5,286 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 3 | $8,142 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 2 | $7,164 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 2 | $18,479 | See → |
Costs and entry
20 courses mention scholarships. 37 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Dalhousie University
The job market for Dalhousie University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Canada.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Dalhousie University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $8,142 a year; half of Dalhousie University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $5,286 and $8,142. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: education & teaching courses are typically $18,479, humanities & languages $3,564.
How is Dalhousie University ranked?
Dalhousie University is ranked #283 by QS (2026), #351–400 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #301–400 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Petroleum Engineering (#51) and Development Studies (#101).
What IELTS score does Dalhousie University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (9 of the 15 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does Dalhousie University offer?
155 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are engineering & technology (30), public health & allied health (19) and humanities & languages (14).
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Updated 22 September 2026. Courses and fees from Dalhousie University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.