Master of Applied Computer Science 

at Dalhousie University, Halifax

Dalhousie University admission requirements differ as per the programme opted by the student. The deadlines for Jan 2026 intake are closed for now. Applicants must apply through the university portal and submit various documents before the deadline. Dalhousie University admission requirements are as follows:

• High school certificates 
• Minimum 70-75% overall average required for the selected program
• Four-year bachelor's degree (for Master’s program)
• Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study (for master’s program)
• UG degree from a recognised university
• English language scores
• Study permit

Dalhousie University admission process requires students to meet the programme specific requirements as it may differ. Submit the required transcripts and other documents by the deadline and meet the English language proficiency requirement as well. However, there is no specific mention as to when the decision on admission takes place but students can expect a decision within 2-6 weeks after the submission of an application.

Dalhousie University admission application is accessible through the university portal and requires students to meet the programme specific requirement by the deadline. The deadline may differ programme wise. However, general Dalhousie University admissions deadline is as followed:

Particulars	Application Deadlines
Sep intake	closed
May Intake	Dec 31, 2025
Jan intake	Aug 31, 2025

Dalhousie University awards millions in scholarships, bursaries and awards. The institute also offers over 2,000 entrance awards through the General Entrance Award application. However, there are certain entrance awards that do require a separate application. Everyone is eligible to apply for scholarships and the only criteria is that students generally have an 80% admission average. The types of scholarships for international students are:

1.       AS Mowat Prize

2.       Abdul Majid Bader Graduate Scholarship

3.       Dr. Paul Anthony and Thelma Johnstone Bursary

4.       FGS Emergency Bursary

5.       Harold Robertson Scholarship

6.       John and Lena Graham Commonwealth Bursary

7.       Ken Saunders Bursary

8.       Killiam International Research Award

9.       The Vitamin Scholarship (Master’s)

10.    The president awards

While packing for Canada as an international students keep following points in mind:

• Weather in Canada can vary from cold, hot or rainy so you should pack appropriate clothes.
• Passport and/or ID cards (+copies)
• Proof of health insurance (+copies)
• Point of Entry Letter (in paper & digital)
• Acceptance Letter/Email (in paper)
• Credit card and/or ATM card
• Calculator, notebook, pens and whatever you need for classes
• Your Phone, power bank etc. 
• Laptop
• Adapters and all essential electronics
• Clothes you can layer for changeable weather

Here is complete student guide on CANADA.

As Atlantic Canada's primary research-intensive university and a member of the U15 Group of Canadian Universities, Dalhousie's research and innovation include world-leading researchers working in labs, studios, and in the field. Apart from this, Dalhousie University has a welcoming community. Meaning, the university welcomes a diverse mix of students from Nova Scotia, across Canada and around the world. As per the facts specified by the university itself, apparently, there are 20,000+ students enrolled at the university. Out of which, 24% are international students.

BBA course at Dalhousie University is known by the name of Bachelor of Management course. This programme is designed to be flexible and open for your creative and varied interests, but built on key management concepts like marketing, leadership, innovation, and organizational behavior. Recent Dalhousie graduates have chosen careers like educators, managers, and coordinators in fields like sports, entertainment, automotive, and consumer health.

The application process for admission into the undergraduate and graduate courses of Dalhousie University is given below:
The application process for Undergraduate programs of Dalhousie University

• Choose the programme as per your interest
• Next, review the admission requirements such as general or program-specific requirements (if any). Also, know the English language proficiency score details
• Then, complete the online application on Dal Online
• Next, pay the application fee
• After paying the application fee, submit the documents as required by Dalhousie University

The application process for Graduate programs of Dalhousie University

• First of all, before starting the application, review all the admission requirements
• Next, check the application deadline
• Then, complete the online application form of Dalhousie University and pay the application fee
• Also, submit the required documents and the application form

 More than 2,000 entrance awards are available through the General Entrance Award application of Dalhousie University. The Entrance Awards are offered to undergraduate students who are entering the Fall term. These scholarships are awarded according to leadership, academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, community service, financial need and cultural identity of students. Check more details about Dalhousie University scholarships here. 

 At Dalhousie University, there are two main types of master’s programs – course based and thesis-based. The thesis-based master’s programs takes more than one year to complete, whereas, the course-based master’s programs generally take between one and two years.