International & Exchange Students

International Students beginning their studies prior to 2024/2025 fall term. Please refer to the fee schedule linked here: https://www.dal.ca/admissions/money_matters/tuition_payments/Tuition_Fees.html  

Exchange students approved to participate in the University-Wide Exchange Programs are NOT required to pay undergraduate admission deposits, international tuition fees or fees related to tuition. Exchange students are responsible to cover costs for a U-Pass (transit pass), DSU health and dental plan and international health insurance, residence fees and any other additional charges such as lab fees, locker rentals, etc.

International and Exchange students are assessed under both the International and Dalhousie Student Union Health Plans.

• International Health Plan
  
  Each academic year, all single international and visiting exchange students are automatically enrolled in the International Student Health Insurance Plan, which is exclusively for international students and administered by the Dalhousie Student Union. The cost of this mandatory single plan is $926.59 and is included in your student fees.  
  
  Plans for couples and families are also available. To enroll in these plans, you need to apply at  the DSU Health Plan Office.  
  
  DSU International Health Plan
  
  Students charged with the International Health Plan are able to opt-out from their plan if they can provide proof of enrollment in a comparable health plan. Students who are on exchange, have sponsored, or private coverage, must opt-out by the due date on the Student VIP website. International Opt-outs with MSI coverage can be submitted throughout the policy year. For further information regarding this, please contact the DSU Health Plan Office or visit Student VIP International. 

• Dalhousie Student Union Health Plan
  
  All full-time students, including international, are automatically enrolled in the Dalhousie Student Union Health Plan providing benefits at a lower cost compared to traditional group benefit plans.
  
  Opt Out Policy
  
  Students with separate health insurance may apply to opt out of the DSU Health and Dental Plan via Dal Online the due date on the Student VIP website. For more information, visit the DSU Health Plan website.  
  

All international students pay $5.00 per term for membership in the Dalhousie International Student Association Society.