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International exchange to Dalhousie

As a visiting exchange student, you can spend one or two semesters studying at Dalhousie and experience a Canadian lifestyle while earning credits towards your degree at home.

Come to Dal

Dalhousie has exchange agreements with universities from all over the world. Visit our list of partner institutions to find out if your home institution is partnered with us. If you do not see your institution name on the list, please contact us for assistance in planning your studies with at Dal.

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What you can study

Dalhousie offers more than 300 programs in 13 faculties for you to explore. We strongly encourage you to meet with your exchange advisor at home before choosing your courses.

Explore our academic programs
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Fees for exchange students

Tuition

Your tuition fees are paid to your home university. Because you do not pay your fees to Dalhousie, you will receive a tuition waiver. This waiver will be processed early in the term, but it may not appear on your account statement until later that month.

Other fees

There are fees that you may have to pay, including:

  • UPass (transit pass for Halifax campus students only)

  • Miscellaneous fees (e.g. lab fees, locker rental, etc.)

Find more information about fees at Dalhousie

Immigration information

There are number of documents that visiting exchange students need to study in Canada. Throughout your time in Canada, you are responsible for maintaining your immigration status and complying with Canadian immigration regulations.

Exchange students who are coming to Dalhousie for one semester do not require a study permit and do not require a provincial attestation letter (PAL).

Exchange students who are coming to Dalhousie for two semesters require a study permit, but do not require a PAL.

Learn more about what permits or visas you may need
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Find a place to live

If you are coming for the fall and winter terms, or for just the winter term (January start), you can apply to live in one of our residence buildings on campus. Note: Residence rooms are not available if you are joining us for the fall semester only.

There is off-campus housing available in both Halifax and Truro. Prices can vary from moderate to expensive.

Learn more about our residences Learn more about off-campus options
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Apply for an exchange

At Dalhousie, you’ll be inspired in our classrooms and campuses, all while enjoying the easy-going coastal lifestyle of Eastern Canada. 

Apply now!

Contact the Dalhousie International Centre

The International Centre provides support services, resources, and immigration advising to international students on all our campuses, manages our exchange and study abroad programs, and acts as a social and cultural hub in Halifax. Meet with one of our advisors or stop in to attend one of our regular social events.

Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (UTC-04:00)

Phone: +1-902-494-1566