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Dalhousie University 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. It remains in the top 22% of the 2023 QS World University Rankings. Concordia University rankings are among the top 700 in the world. The university has been ranked at #551-560 in the world according to QS World University Rankings, 2023
| Dalhousie University | Concordia University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.9 Out of 10 | 4.2 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 283 QS World University 2026 # 275 QS World University 2025 # 301 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 465 QS World University 2026 # 415 QS World University 2025 # 501 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 | # 251 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 551 for Medicine by QS World University 2020 |
| Programs | UG Programs -58 PG Programs -55 Doctorate Programs -12 | UG Programs -46 PG Programs -43 Doctorate Programs -6 |
| Acceptance Rate | 78.0 % | 78.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-550 IELTS-7 PTE-54 TOEFL-92 | Duolingo-120 GMAT-580 IELTS-7 PTE-61 TOEFL-90 |
| 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 19856 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 17100 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26353 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 :
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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.) | No specific minimum GPA required |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Rowe School of Business Dalhousie Medical School Schulich School of law | John Molson School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.5/10 Read 20 reviews | 7.3/10 Read 39 reviews |
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| General Facts | Dalhousie University | Concordia University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1818 | 1974 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 25:1 |
| Male:Female | 45% Male, 55% Female | 48% Male, 52% 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; | Located in Montreal |
| 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. | Total collection 1,668,267 titles held |
| 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). | The university has technoculture-arts and games, variety of sports clubs and athletic games |
| Hostel | #Non-Traditional Residence-Bachelor - $10638 #Traditional Residence-Double Room - $7883 #Traditional Residence-Single Room - $8925 | #Room - $7728 #Apartment rental and utilities - $8800 |
| 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) | Two time winter-Olympic Gold medalist- Alexandre Bilodeau, Annie Proulx- Writer, Anna Hopkins- actress, Aanchal Malhotra (Author/historian), Jeff Barnbay (Director) |
| 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. | The city offers a huge student crowd with 6 universities and 12 colleges. |
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