Dalhousie University is a large public research university in Nova Scotia, It is ranked among the top 350 universities in the world, out of 1,799 institutions in this year's Times Higher Education World University Rankings and remains in the top 22% of the 2023 QS World University Rankings, According to the QS World University Rankings 2023, York University is placed at a rank of 465.
| Dalhousie University | York University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.9 Out of 10 | 4.3 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 283 QS World University 2026 # 275 QS World University 2025 # 301 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 333 QS World University 2026 # 362 QS World University 2025 # 401 Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 401 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 201 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 89 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 | # 501 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 551 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 63 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -58 PG Programs -55 Doctorate Programs -12 | UG Programs -59 PG Programs -41 Doctorate Programs -6 |
| Acceptance Rate | 78.0 % | 27.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-550 IELTS-7 PTE-54 TOEFL-92 | GMAT-550 GRE-320 IELTS-6.5 TOEFL-88 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 16833 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 13645 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 32056 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 24861 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 10033 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 38900 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Dalhousie University is one of the top public universities in Halifax, Canada. It is ranked #=308 in QS World University Rankings 2023 Top recruiters: Dalhousie University, Nautel, Nova Scotia Power Generation, IBM Canada Ltd., Government of Nova Scotia etc Base salaries by degree :
| Graduate Employability Rankings (QS 2023)- #301-500
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| application requirements | Academic transcripts; 2 academic references; Resume; Standardized test scores (GMAT, GRE, etc.); SOI/ Essays; Declaration; Proof of English language proficiency; Additional requirements (portfolio, research samples, etc.) | Supplementary Program Information Form |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Rowe School of Business Dalhousie Medical School Schulich School of law | Schulich School of Business Osgoode Hall Law School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.5/10 Read 20 reviews | 6.8/10 Read 40 reviews |
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| General Facts | Dalhousie University | York University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1818 | 1959 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 47:1 |
| Male:Female | 45% Male, 55% Female | 43% Male, 57% Female |
| Location Facts | one of the oldest & prime universities of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; 4 campuses- 3 at Halifax and 1 at Truro; located in residential areas, within easy walking distance of downtown Halifax; | Completely bilingual Gledon campus- home to Southern Ontario’s Center for Excellence for French Langauge & Bilingual Postsecondary education. Third largest university in Canada. |
| Library | 5 libraries; 2 learning commons; archival collections; a Geographical Information Sciences (GIS) Centre; a Copyright Office; Kilam library (largest academic libraries in Atlantic Canada) houses 1 million books, 40,000 journals. | Four main and one archive libraries with more than 2,500,000 volumes |
| Campus Life | 400 clubs and societies; sport and recreational facilities (Dalplex, Sexton Gym, Langille Athletic Centre in Truro); Dalplex's two-lane track; 50M indoor pool; High-Performance Centre; Dalhousie Physiotherapy Clinic; Dalhousie Art Center (housing three theatres, including the 1,023-seat Rebecca Cohn Auditorium); 2 student pubs- The Grawood on Studley Campus & The T-Room on Sexton Campus; Dalhousie Art Gallery; Bissett Student Success Centre & the Student Success Centre (for career & leadership counselling). | 25 organized research centers |
| Hostel | #Non-Traditional Residence-Bachelor - $10638 #Traditional Residence-Double Room - $7883 #Traditional Residence-Single Room - $8925 | #Shared Bathroom and Board - $7040 #Ensuite Room and board - $8960 |
| Famous Alumni | 135,000+ alumni; a Nobel Prize winner; 91 Rhodes Scholars; Joe Clark (16th PM of Canada); R. B. Bennett (11th PM of Canada); Brian Mulroney (18th PM of Canada); Arthur B. McDonald (Nobel Prize winner in Physics); Kathryn D. Sullivan (1st American woman to walk in space); Charles Peter McColough (former chairman, CEO, & president of Xerox); Lucy Maud Montgomery (Author) | Lily Singh (Youtuber), Steve Maclean (astronaut), John Tory (Mayor of Toronto), Dr. Miguna Miguna (Canadian-Kenyan Author), Jack Layton (Former MP), Shawn Doyle (Actor), Navdeep Bains (Minister of innovation, science and industry), Eric Walter (Author). |
| City Life | Halifax (officially known as Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM))- capital of Nova Scotia, Canada; commercial hub of Canada's Maritime provinces; Major recruiters: Department of National Defense, Dalhousie University, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax Shipyard, Port of Halifax; Top tourist attractions: Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Halifax Harbourfront, Pier 21 National Historic Site, Peggy's Cove, Halifax-Dartmouth Ferry, Point Pleasant Park, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, McNabs and Lawlor Island Provincial Park. | Toronto is the second-largest financial city in North America with a rate of success is higher for its brilliant management of talent, good quality of life, and excessive competitive business ambiance. Since 2009, the GDP growth of Toronto is higher in comparison to other major cities. |
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