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Why Dalhousie Graduate Studies?

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Make a difference in your life, career and world

Dalhousie’s Faculty of Graduate Studies will immerse you in an environment of discovery supported by leading faculty and a tight-knit community determined to see you succeed. You’ll live in one of Canada’s most desirable cities and join an institution with a global reputation that opens doors to opportunities around the world. At Dal, you'll make a difference in your life, career and world.

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Your life in Halifax and Nova Scotia

Experience a vibrant coastal lifestyle, where the lively downtown core is only steps away from nature. One of Canada’s fastest growing cities, Halifax offers exciting career opportunities, a culture of work/life balance and a low-cost living.

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Innovative programs and research

At Dal, you’ll work side-by-side with faculty who are leaders in their fields and receive more than $180 million in annual research funding. Make discoveries in state-of-the-art labs, conduct field work locally and around the globe, get industry experience, and access resources that empower any line of inquiry. 

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The Killam advantage

Dalhousie is one of just five universities supported by the Killam Trusts, Canada’s largest philanthropic funder of higher education. The Trusts have provided more than $1 billion in scholarships and fellowships since they were established. What does that mean for you? If you’re a Dal grad student, it could make a world of difference.

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Meet our community

At Dalhousie, you’ll join a Graduate Studies community of more than 3,500 students from over 100 countries. They’ll inspire you, push you to dream bigger and become the network you’ll lean on to build your career. Get to know your future peers, professors and alumni, and learn how their work is making a difference.

Meet our community