QS Rank:

275

Dalhousie University

Nova Scotia

Canada

Overview

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Ranking

#325

US World and News Report

#251

The World University Rankings

#275

QS World University Rankings

Class Profile

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Mathematics, Engineering.

At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

English Proficiency Tests

TOEFL
92
IELTS
7
PTE
65

Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 115

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Resume
Personal Statement
Academic LOR

Application Deadlines

	Final
Fall	Apr 1, 2026
Winter	Aug 31, 2026
Summer	Dec 31, 2026

Fees and Funding

Application fee is CAD 115. As of September 2019 new international PhD students are no longer charged international differential fees. PhD standard program duration is 5 years or longer. Students typically receive support for living and research expenses from supervisors' research grants and do not typically pay tuition (no exact per-year tuition amounts provided).