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International students

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Important update: provincial attestation letters

For information about the PAL, please regularly visit theĀ Immigration Updates for International Students pageĀ on the International Centre website.

Join a global communityĀ 

International students make up 30Ā percent of DalhousieĀ University’s community,Ā with studentsĀ from nearly 100Ā countriesĀ around the worldĀ who now call Nova Scotia home.Ā We’reĀ glad youĀ areĀ exploring pilipiliĀž»­ to continue your studies.Ā If you have questions about study permits and transitioning to life in Canada, Dalhousie’sĀ International CentreĀ canĀ answerĀ all ofĀ your questions.


Application deadlines

As an international student you will need to ensure you apply by the earlier deadlines established for non-Canadian citizens.Ā You will find these deadlinesĀ on ourĀ How to ApplyĢż±č²¹²µ±š.Ģż

Information for your student visa

If you’re accepted to your program, you will require a letter from the Faculty of Graduate Studies confirming your acceptance to obtain a student visa. This letter will be provided to you as part of the acceptance process. For your visa application, you will also require pilipiliĀž»­ā€™s number which is issued by the Government of Canada. Dalhousie’s number is # O19209939282.