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Dalhousie Admission Requirements
What Dalhousie University usually expects from Indian applicants — marks, English scores, tests and documents — and how to plan your application for the 2027 intake.
- 65%+ / 7.0+ CGPA
- IELTS 6.5
- Intakes: Fall (Sep)
- SOP & LOR support
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Quick answer
What do Indian students need to get into Dalhousie?
Dalhousie is competitive for Indian applicants. A typical successful profile has 65%+ / 7.0+ CGPA, IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL 80–90+, a focused SOP and two or three LORs. GRE is needed only for some research-based and top engineering programs. Exact requirements are set per program, so always check the program page on dal.ca.
Official sources: Dalhousie University — admissions (official website)
Dalhousie admissions at a glance
- Selectivity (our view)
- competitive
- Academic score
- 65%+ / 7.0+ CGPA
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL 80–90+
- GRE / GMAT
- Optional at many programs; a good score can help with scholarships
- Profile
- Relevant projects or internships; clear SOP
- Intakes
- Fall (Sep), Winter (Jan), Summer (May)
- Accepted English tests
- IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or CELPIP/Duolingo as accepted by the institution
- Visa
- Canada study permit
- Apply at
- dal.ca
Expected profile
Typical profile of admitted Indian students
Our counselling guidance from past applications, not official cut-offs — each program sets its own minimums.
Eligibility
Is your degree eligible for Dalhousie?
Master's programs usually want a 4-year degree (or a 3-year degree plus a postgraduate diploma); colleges accept 3-year degrees for postgraduate certificates.
For Computer Science, Data Science and Electrical & Electronics Engineering at Dalhousie, expect backgrounds such as b.Tech/BE in CSE, IT or ECE and b.Sc/BCA with strong maths (for some universities) and prerequisites like data structures and algorithms and discrete maths / linear algebra.
- Degree certificate and semester-wise transcripts
- English test score (IELTS)
- Statement of purpose (SOP) tailored to the program
- Two or three letters of recommendation
- Updated résumé / CV
- Provincial Attestation Letter (after the offer)
- Proof of funds
- Passport
How to apply
Applying to Dalhousie step by step
- 01
Pick the program
Compare Dalhousie's programs — for example Computer Science and Data Science — and check each program's entry requirements and deadline.
- 02
Prepare tests
Book IELTS early; GRE is needed only for some research-based and top engineering programs.
- 03
Write the SOP
Explain why Dalhousie and why this program, linking your projects and goals to what it is known for: Atlantic Canada's leading research university.
- 04
Submit online
Apply on the official portal (dal.ca), pay the application fee and upload documents.
- 05
After the offer
Accept, pay any deposit, arrange funds and apply for the Canada study permit.
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FAQs
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For a competitive university like Dalhousie, Indian students usually succeed with 65%+ / 7.0+ CGPA. Some programs ask for more; strong work experience can offset slightly lower marks.
Most programs ask for IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL 80–90+. IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or CELPIP/Duolingo as accepted by the institution are accepted depending on the program.
Optional at many programs; a good score can help with scholarships. GRE is needed only for some research-based and top engineering programs.
Master's programs usually want a 4-year degree (or a 3-year degree plus a postgraduate diploma); colleges accept 3-year degrees for postgraduate certificates.
Intakes are Fall (Sep), Winter (Jan), Summer (May). Apply 6–9 months before the start date; earlier applications have better scholarship chances.
A few cleared backlogs are often acceptable if your overall marks and SOP are strong. Declare them honestly.
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