MEng Internetworking 

at Dalhousie University, Halifax

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.

Note that the minimum average marks required to take admission into the undergraduate courses of Dalhousie University varies from course to course. So, it is advised to check the program-wise requirements as well as general admission requirements. For admission into undergraduate courses, you need to complete Grade 12. In case of admission into graduate programs, you need to have a bachelor's degree for admission into master's degree and for thesis-based master's degree or its equivalent for admission into PhD program. For graduate course, the minimum grade point average should be of 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours of study.

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 offers Computer Science for undergraduate and graduate applicants. Students can apply for the programme through the university portal and meet the requirements. Computer Science programme offers many learning sides such as Software Development, Algorithms, Cloud and Web Computing, Databases, Machine Learning, User Interface Design, and Networking and Graphics. The course allows students to gain an expertise on how to interact with computers and the users. Students can also choose to build skills in specialised areas by completion of a certificate. Students can choose from one of six areas, allowing graduates to show they have achieved a level of proficiency in a particular area. The career options available for this programme are:

•  App or game developer
•  Web developer
•  Digital health professional
•  User-interface designer

·       Digital health professional

·       User-interface designer

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

 International students who want to take admission to Dalhousie University are required to pay the tuition fee. On the other hand, the cost of living varies from person to person. The first-year tuition fee for popular courses at Dalhousie University is given below:

Courses	Duration	1st Year Tuition Fees
MS  (31 Courses)	(1 year-3 years)	INR 9.03 L - 25.73 L
BE / BTech  (12 Courses)	(4-5 years)	INR 12.96 L - 22.83 L
BBA  (10 Courses)	(2-4 years)	INR 11.03 L - 21.24 L
Others UG  (10 Courses)	(2-4 years)	INR 12.75 L - 16.75 L
Others PG  (12 Courses)	(12 months-3 years)	INR 9.92 L - 19.23 L
MEng  (9 Courses)	(12 months-24 years)	INR 9.7 L - 16.37 L
BSc  (20 Courses)	(4 years)	INR 11.03 L - 19.2 L
BA  (25 Courses)	(4 years)	INR 12.75 L - 13.23 L
MA  (11 Courses)	(12 months-3 years)	INR 9.36 L
MASc  (9 Courses)	(18-27 months)	INR 10.07 L - 11.83 L

Traditional Residences Rates & Fees for Undergraduate students at Dalhousie University are given below:

Traditional Residences	Total rates as per room type
Howe Hall	Single: $8,925 Double: $7,883 Bunk Double: $5,590
Howe Hall, Fountain House	Single: $9,322 Double: $8,305
Mini Res	Single: $8,787
Shirreff Hall	Single: $8,915 Double: $7,873
Risley Hall	Single: $9,322
LeMarchant Place	Single room or room in any suite: $10,169

Prospective applicants can apply for Dalhousie University admissions through the university official portal and submit the required documents by the deadline. The programme requirement at the university vary as per the selected programme and has its specific prerequisites. International students are also required meet English language proficiency through IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, PTE, or CAEL and pay the non-refundable Dalhousie application fee which is CAD 70 (INR 4,284) for undergrad applicants and CAD 115 (INR 7,041) for graduate applicants.

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 UG and PG courses of Dalhousie University is mentioned below:

The application process for UG programs of Dalhousie University

• Choose the course as per your interest
• Next review the admission requirements such as general or program-specific requirements (if any). Also know the English language 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 PG 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

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.