International (Truro)

Office of International Relations

Dalhousie is internationally known as one of North America’s most welcoming universities. Located on Canada’s East Coast, the university blends world-class academic programs with breakthrough thinking and leading-edge research. Internationalization is a key priority for Dalhousie University. In collaboration with Dalhousie academic and administrative units, the Office of International Relations.

International Learning Experience

Study abroad experiences are the next great opportunity in front of you. Take your education to a new level, and expand your knowledge and views by seizing the opportunity to collaborate with scientists and specialists around the world, immersing yourself in new cultures and perspectives!

International Travel Enriches Student Experience

Three Faculty of Agriculture graduate students recently had the opportunity to travel to Ethiopia as part of one of the largest international development projects ever awarded to a Canadian University.

International Learning Experiences

A variety of international experiences are available, including study tour courses, a semester abroad, and summer internships.

Find out about our international experiences

About International

We use our knowledge and expertise in agriculture to benefit other countries through international development projects, student exchanges and study abroad programs.

Learn more about International at the Faculty of Agriculture

News

Funding Announced for Organic Science Cluster 4: Advancing the Sustainability of Canadian Agriculture Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, Nova Scotia and Chair of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food has announced up to $6.8 million for Organic Science Cluster 4 (OSC4) through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) AgriScience Program, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

Open House: Save the date & call for volunteers Dalhousie’s annual Open Houses are the university’s premier prospective student events. Save the dates for our Halifax, Truro and virtual offerings. We’d also love to have you join us as a volunteer.

Unlocking the Future of Farming: A Deep Dive into Precision Agriculture Precision agriculture (PA) is a modern farming approach that utilizes technology and data to enhance agricultural practices

McCain Foundation Post Doctoral Fellows in Sustainable Agriculture 2024 – 2025 Five new post doctoral fellows at the Faculty of Agriculture will be addressing food insecurity, water quality and availability, soil degradation and more thanks to the generous funding of the McCain Foundation.

Mixing Dough and Dirt: A Former Pastry Chef's Unique Experience in San Francisco A life-long passion for baking led former pastry chef Amy Ruijgrok to the International Food business program and an internship opportunity in San Franciso, California.

Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens Field Trip LANDS and the Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Science will be offering a field trip to Annapolis Royal and the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens.

Faculty and Staff Class ‑ College Royal College Royal will be held October 18th and faculty and staff are encouraged to participate.

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 17, 2024 Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame

October 18, 2024

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