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Dalhousie University
About
Dalhousie University is a large public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada, with three campuses in Halifax, a fourth in Bible Hill, and two satellite medical school campuses, in Saint John, New Brunswick and in Cape Breton. Dalhousie offers over 200 degree programs in 13 undergraduate, graduate, and professional faculties. The university is a member of the U15, a group of research-intensive...
Dalhousie University is a large public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada, with three campuses in Halifax, a fourth in Bible Hill, and two satellite medical school campuses, in Saint John, New Brunswick and in Cape Breton. Dalhousie offers over 200 degree programs in 13 undergraduate, graduate, and professional faculties. The university is a member of the U15, a group of research-intensive universities in Canada.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 283 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 74 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 17,682
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 27%
- Female : Male
- 53 : 47
- Staff
- 4,000
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
18 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine and Freshwater Biology | 16 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =136 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Ecology | 188 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =192 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =193 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =227 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 259 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =280 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =290 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =302 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =324 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 360 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =363 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =439 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =441 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =509 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =526 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =649 | 55.8 | 2026 |
ARWU
32 subjectsQS
34 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | =85 | 51.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 176–200 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 201–250 | 46.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Dalhousie University?
Dalhousie University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 283, THE Rank 351–400, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =385.
When was Dalhousie University founded?
Dalhousie University was founded in 1818.
What are the top subjects at Dalhousie University?
Top subjects at Dalhousie University include: Marine and Freshwater Biology, Oceanography, Petroleum Engineering, Library & Information Management, Law & Legal Studies.
Where is Dalhousie University located?
Dalhousie University is located in Halifax, Canada.