HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA | CANADA B3H 4R2 | +1 (902) 494-2211

International Students at Dal (ISD) provides programs and services for all international students. Coming to Dalhousie can be an exciting and life-changing experience. Our office is dedicated to helping international students with planning, preparation, and transition, throughout the duration their studies at Dalhousie.

Whether you are a first-year or graduate student, ISD will be an essential resource for you while you attend Dalhousie University. We aim to ensure that your stay at Dalhousie will be enjoyable and that your transition to life in Canada and Halifax will be a smooth one.

Looking to meet with an advisor?
You can now make appointments online - login to MyDal and look for us under the "Learning Resources" tab.

Orientation 2012
Register now for fall 2012 orientation.

Winter 2012 Orientation Presentations
 - Graduate Student Presentation
 - Health Insurance and Services
 - Programming

Are you an Exchange or Visiting student? 
If so, we invite you to visit our exchange web page.

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What We Offer

  • About Us
    We offer advising in areas of immigration, work permits, financial matters, and more.
  • Future Students
    Benefits of being an International Student at Dalhousie include an invitation to our free Orientation, advising in several key areas, free ESL support, and more.

For International Students