How good is Dalhousie University for Computer Science?
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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 sho
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DU is one of the most popular universities in Canada. The university has many former PMs of Canada as alumni members. Some of the Dalhousie University alumni are:
Notable Alumni | Profession |
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Anita Anand | President of the Treasury Board |
Sean Fraser | Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities of Canada |
Christine Chambers | Psychologist |
David Eby | Premier of British Columbia |
Robin Sharma | Writer |

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 Jo

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 sc

International students can apply for Dalhousie University admissions through the university official portal and submit the required transcripts/ mark sheets to the admission department for evaluation and must pay the non-refundable application fee of CAD 75 (INR 4,287) for UG applicants and CAD 115 (INR 7,041) for PG applicants. Students may request an application fee waiver but the university may request additional information for the same.

International students can apply to Dalhousie University through the university portal and submit the required materials by the deadline. The programme requirement also differs individually. However, the university is renowned for its teaching excellence and intensive research faculty and is also ranked among the top research institutes in Canada. Dalhousie has over 21, 000 students who hail from 115 countries and different ethnicities.

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