Faculty of Engineering

Future Students

Why Dalhousie Engineering?

Welcome to Dalhousie Engineering, Atlantic Canada’s number one engineering school.
We offer some of the best hands-on learning programs in the country and are located in one of the most vibrant and beautiful locations in Canada.

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Admission Requirements

Learn more about Engineering Co-op
Get paid to work on engineering projects while completing your degree. Our co-op program is one of the strongest in the country, connecting students with employers from coast to coast and beyond. Learn more

Explore the right engineering path for you
Whether you're interested in healthcare, renewable energy, artificial intelligence or something else. Dal Engineering offers programs that let you turn your interests into a future in engineering. Learn more
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ENGINEERING FACTS

#1
Engineering School

In Atlantic Canada

Hands-on from Day 1

with early access to labs,
shops, and design projects

90+ Industry
co-op partners

locally, nationally, globally

$80,000
Average starting salary

and up to $150K for P.Eng.roles

97% Co-op

employment rate

Fourth-year
Capstone Project

8-month project with real industry clients

14% Projected job 
growth by 2031

across engineering sectors 
(Government of Canada)

7 Unique disciplines

Small enough for personalized attention, big enough to offer all major engineering disciplines

Over $2 million
awarded annually

to BEng students

Money Matters​

Research and Innovation

Read stories about our students latest innovative engineering projects.​

Student Life and Support

Alumni Success Stories

Biomedical Engineering​

Have questions about applying?
  • Check out our FAQs section
  • Email engineering@dal.ca and we’ll help you through the application process.

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Important Dates
Application opens - 1st Oct, 2026
Open House - 24th Oct, 2026
Guaranteed Residence - 1st May, 2027
General Entrance Awards - 15th Feb 2027

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Living and Studying in Halifax​, Nova Scotia

Halifax

You will feel the dynamic energy in the air as you explore every corner of the city, from a diverse food scene and innovative hubs of technology and business to exciting sports events, beach days, and coastal hikes. Discover the best things to see and do, places to stay, eat in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Located in the core of downtown Halifax, our Sexton Campus is designated for Engineering and Architecture and Planning students. New additions to our Sexton Campus offer state-of-the-art workshops and prototyping labs.

Residence and Housing

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Find Your Path to Engineering

Our Inclusive Pathways to Engineering Careers Programs help Indigenous and African Nova Scotian/Black students prepare for engineering and succeed once you’re here. You’ll have access to academic support, mentorship, hands-on learning, career guidance and financial opportunities designed to help you reach your goals.

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Engineering Student Review

“My co-op placements have given me the opportunity to apply my engineering knowledge while balancing the demands of being a student-athlete. The teamwork, discipline, and time management I’ve developed through both experiences have prepared me to succeed as an engineer.”

Murray Engineering Student Centre​



The centre is pleased to offer you full-service support through:

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  • student support hours​
  • career advising​
  • study skills and semester check-ins

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