Diploma in Engineering
at Dalhousie University, Halifax

3.9 /5

(5 Reviews)

Shiksha popularity ranking

#303 in World

#12 in Canada

View ranking details Link Arrow Icon

Public University
Faculty of Agriculture

Talk to Expert

Diploma in Engineering
at
Dalhousie University
Overview

The Dalhousie University is among the top universities in Canada. The university is renowned for offering best academic programs, at UG levels. The Diploma in Engineering is a popular choice for international students. The university offers this course at the UG level.

International students must meet all the requirements to be eligible for the course. To be eligible, applicants need to achieve the required scores in standardized tests like IELTS, TOEFL and PTE. Additionally, they must provide all the necessary documents as part of the admission process.

Student must make budget, including for both tuition fees and living costs. The cost of living is estimated to be around CAD 10,804, covering accommodation, food, transportation, books, supplies, and other daily expenses. The Dalhousie University annual tuition fees for the Diploma in Engineering is CAD 23,478.

Duration	2 years
Tuition & Fees	₹15.07 Lakh Get Fees details
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Official Career Service Website	Go to Website
Course Level	UG Diploma

Diploma in Engineering

Table of content

Overview
Fees
Entry Requirements
Application Process
Rankings
Placements
Highlights
Scholarships

Diploma in Engineering
at
Dalhousie University
Fees

Students interested in pursuing a Diploma in Engineering from Dalhousie University must fulfil the associated monetary requirements that come with the course. The fee structure includes the payment of the first-year tuition fee. Students must also plan for some other costs they may incur associated with living in Canada such as rent, food, medical, travel and other expenditures. The overall estimated cost of living students can expect to incure is around CAD 10,804.

The cost may vary as per the lifestyle being pursued by the students and some other fees that may be charged by Dalhousie University over the duration of studies. The first year tuition fee for Diploma in Engineering is around CAD 23,478.

For a more detailed fee breakdown regarding the Diploma in Engineering from Dalhousie University, refer the table given below:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 15,07,053

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 6,93,509
Insurance	INR 46,730

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 CAD = INR 64.19 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 20ᵗʰ January 2025

View all scholarships

Download exam sample paper

Diploma in Engineering
at
Dalhousie University
Entry Requirements

Requirements for 12th grade Lock Icon

70%
Applicants must have passed 12th with minimum 70% marks from CBSE or CISCE or other Senior Secondary School Certificate awarded after Standard XII

Prerequisites: English, Chemistry, Physics, Pre-calculus Maths and one additional academic subject

TOEFL

Marks - 90/120
No lower than 20 in each band and students must achieve 4.0 or better on the essay or TOEFL Writing Test

Register for TOEFL iBT® Test Today and get Rs 500 Off. Use code SHIKTOEFL to avail the discount. Hurry Register now for TOEFL
Read less

PTE

Marks - 61/90
No lower than 50 in each skill

Sign-up to view details

IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
No lower than 6.0 in each band

Get a Full FREE IELTS Prep Course with Shiksha Study Abroad – Limited Seats for Weekend & Weekday Batches! Register now for IELTS

Duolingo

No specific cutoff mentioned

Other eligibility criteria Lock Icon

Applicants are not required to give proof of English language proficiency if they have studied at an English language institution for at least 3 years at the secondary level OR studied at an English language institution for at least one year at the post-secondary level

Which exams out of the above do I need to give?

Sign-up to view details

Diploma in Engineering
at
Dalhousie University
Application Process

Step one

Additional documents required

Applicants must submit Senior Secondary School Certificate
Applicant must submit Official transcripts of all previous college and university attended
English Language Proficiency scores

Step two

Start your online application

https://www.dal.ca/admissions/apply.html

Step three

Application fees for this course

CAD 70 = INR 4.49 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card, Debit card

Step four

Application deadline

Fall (Sept): 15th Feb

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

Diploma in Engineering
at
Dalhousie University
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#283	World University QS, 2026
#301	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2025
#301	Universities ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2025

View All Rankings

Diploma in Engineering
at
Dalhousie University
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

View placement details

Dalhousie University
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.9/5

5 Verified Reviews Info Icon

Student Views (Based on Reviews)

60% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Fun loving

Easy going

Internships4.2

Part time work3.6

Post study jobs4

Quality of faculty4

Student Life3.8

Value for money3.8

Public transportation4.4

Safety4.4

Indian Food3.4

Permanent Immigration3.8

PRABUDDHA DEORE Verified Icon

Master of Digital Innovation (MDI) - Batch of 2026

Offered by Dalhousie University

4.3

Dalhousie University: A supportive, inclusive environment for academic and personal growth.

Tips: Students joining Dalhousie University should know it provides strong academic support, career services, and a diverse student community, though the workload can be intense. I adjusted well, experiencing a cultural shift towards independent living and self-advocacy. I haven't received a scholarship, but some are available. Overall, I'm satisfied with Dalhousie, my programme, and Canada's inclusive environment, which supports both learning and practical experience.

Likes (Safety): Dalhousie provides strong campus security and resources like the DalSafe app, which offers emergency contacts, incident reporting, and personal safety tools. Personally, Halifax also has a visible police presence, particularly in student areas, and reliable public transit that makes travelling around the city feel safe.

Dislikes (Part time work): I rated part-time work as 3 because, while there are some on-campus job opportunities at Dalhousie, competition is high, making them limited. These roles include positions in libraries, labs, and student services. Off-campus, Halifax offers options in retail, food service, and events, but students often need to look early and be proactive. Balancing part-time work with academics can be challenging, especially during busy semesters, so good time management is key. The average payout for the part-time work is between $15.20 - 16.20 per hour.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1000

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 69775

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2024Read more

Pavan Abburi Verified Icon

Master of Applied Computer Science - Batch of 2022

Offered by Dalhousie University

4.1

Awesome Dalhousie Journey

Tips: There are no cultural shifts after coming here. Also, it depends on your academics to avail scholarships as you should be attaining top grades in all courses to avail them. And I am greatly satisfied with the university and country except for the harsh winter climates from December to March-April.

Likes (Public transportation): Transportation is awesome as public transportation is free when you are a student and we can have great accessibility around downtown. All parts of the city are well connected with metro buses including the airport. Also, the university has great accessibility to the downtown and there will be frequent buses and a number of stops to avail public transportation.

Dislikes (Part time work): On campus Part time jobs are usually hard to get. Off campus part time jobs are relatively easy to find. MACS course is a bit exhaustive course, so you have to get your basics ready before you join the course as you have to find the right balance between part time and course exams and assignments. The average pay at the moment would be 14-15 CAD.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 2895

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 70816

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2023Read more

Ankush Kalsi Verified Icon

MEng Industrial Engineering - Batch of 2019

Offered by Dalhousie University

4.5

University is one of the best in Canada

Tips: The education is world class and cutting edge. Very different from India and required a lot of self-studying and hard work. Be ready to put in a lot of hours and also discipline will go a long way. Make sure to learn skills rather than getting grades, it will help you a lot in the long run.

Likes (Public transportation): Cheap and safe, there is no metro or trains only transportation available are buses but it’s extensive. The buses run till late and cover most of the city. The service is really good and the buses are free for students as you pay for them in your fees.

Dislikes (Value for money): The course provides a lot of opportunities and demand is high for IT professionals in Halifax. Most of students get a job within 6 months depending on the intensity of the job search, skills and passion for the industry but the starting pay is good as compared to money spent on education.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 2181

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 100638

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2023Read more

(1)

1 person found this helpful

Sumith Sai Rachakonda Verified Icon

Master of Applied Computer Science - Batch of 2021

Offered by Dalhousie University

3.7

Tough academics, average lifestyle and very expensive tuition fee

Tips: Make sure what is the tuition fees and what you require to complete the program. No scholarships for international students are given. The college has good campus area, its within city and accessible. Not a lot of on campus jobs. Some courses have 5 days classes so it can be difficult for part time work.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Not all professors are that great. Some have extensive knowledge and some do not. Subjects are not regularly taught by the same professors. Professors try different teaching approaches which sometimes create confusion.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Groceries are not available everywhere and even if they are, its very costly. Restaurants are costly for students and food is not authentic. Tiffin services are available now but still costly for students. There are some local grocery stores which imports some food from country of origin but they are costly too when compared with the minimum wage given here.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1543

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 70559

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2022Read more

Anonymous

Master of Digital Innovation (MDI) - Batch of 2025

Offered by Dalhousie University

3.1

Dalhousie University is good but it still has a lot of potential to be better.

Tips: Transitioning here is quite easy and everything is well structured. Also, there is a large base of Indian students here which makes everything easier. I didn't secure any scholarship. I am enjoying my time at my university. I am satisfied with my decision to do my masters here.

Likes (Internships): Most of the seniors got their internships but still, some were not able to secure an internship position. I will not say there are a plethora of opportunities here nor are there no opportunities. We have opportunities but for them, competition is really high.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There are not many vegetarian options available. If you are comfortable with non-vegetarian options then it's fine. I prefer to cook at home because it is both healthy and affordable. Eating outside is quite expensive here, a simple meal will cost more than 40 Dollars.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1400

Prepping time for classes24 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2024Read more

View All 5 Reviews

Diploma in Engineering
at
Dalhousie University
Highlights

Dalhousie University's Department of Engineering provides 2 years full-time Diploma in Engineering program will be equipped with the problem-solving skills they need for lifelong exploration in a field that answers some of today's most pressing concerns
Students will also gain a solid foundation in math and sciences-essential for success in any engineering career
The first two years, which will be completed in Halifax or Truro, are dedicated to core classes in maths, sciences, and engineering sciences and design