International & Exchange Students

International Students beginning their studies prior to 2023/2024 fall term will be assessed the following additional fees:   

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 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
  
  The DSU International Health Plan will no longer accept private coverage for opting out of the plan. This will be effective for the upcoming 2023 academic year.  For further information or rates, 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 no later than September 19, 2023 11:59pm AST. 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.