International & Exchange Students

International students beginning a new program of study in September 2019 and later will be assessed the following additional fees:   

Students who were registered in the 2018-19 academic year and were continuing in 2019-20 are considered returning* and will be eligible for a lower rate until they complete their programs or until Summer 2024.    

*This includes students studying under articulation agreements for 2019-20, pending further review.

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 in person at DSU Health Plan Office.  
  
  Opt Out Policy
  
  Students who have MSI or alternative proof of coverage can opt out of the International Student Health Plan. For further information or rates, please contact the DSU Health Plan Office or visit Student VIP International.  Apply no later than September 16. 2022 11:59pm AST

• Dalhousie Student Union Health Plan
  
  All full-time students, including international, are automatically included in the Dalhousie Student Union Health Plan providing benefits at a lower cost compared to traditional group benefit plans.
  
  Opt Out Policy
  
  Students with seperate health insurance may apply to opt out of the DSU Health and Dental Plan via Dal Online no later than September 16, 2022 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.

• International students beginning a new program of study in September 2023 and later will be guaranteed their tuition fees for each year of their program, with the rate held for up to five years of study.

•          Note, other incidental fees will be subject to changes each year. These include the student service fee, the facilities renewal fee, the Dalhousie Student Union fee and other specialized course-specific fees.

*Note, guaranteed tuition is based on defined credit hours and program term. Please see the guidebook for more information.