| Dalhousie University | Carleton University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.9 Out of 10 | 4.2 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 298 QS World University 2024 # 301 Times Higher Education 2024 # 301 Times Higher Education 2023 | # 671 QS World University 2024 # 481 US News 2023 # 601 Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 301 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 204 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 100 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 251 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 201 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -61 PG Programs -54 Doctorate Programs -12 | UG Programs -55 PG Programs -47 Doctorate Programs -5 |
| Acceptance Rate | 62.0 % | 73.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT - 550 IELTS - 7 PTE - 54 TOEFL - 92 | GMAT - 550 IELTS - 6.5 MELAB - 85 PTE - 60 TOEFL - 86 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 16833 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 13645 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 32056 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 29848 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 17841 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 22321 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Dalhousie University is one of the top public universities in Halifax, Canada. It is ranked #=308 in QS World University Rankings 2023 Top recruiters: Dalhousie University, Nautel, Nova Scotia Power Generation, IBM Canada Ltd., Government of Nova Scotia etc Base salaries by degree : Other Degree: $76,000 Masters in Science: $60,000 MBA: $58,000 Bachelor of Arts: $44,000 BBA: $35,000 | Graduate employability ranking: #301-500, Degree Average Salary Other Degree $60,000 Bachelor (Other) $52,000 Bachelor of Science $47,000 Bachelor of Arts $43,000 Masters in Science $38,000 |
| application requirements | Academic transcripts; 2 academic references; Resume; Standardized test scores (GMAT, GRE, etc.); SOI/ Essays; Declaration; Proof of English language proficiency; Additional requirements (portfolio, research samples, etc.) | An average score of 70% is required for UG admissions. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Rowe School of Business Dalhousie Medical School Schulich School of law | Sprott School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.8/10 Read 14 reviews | 7.5/10 Read 21 reviews |
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| General Facts | Dalhousie University | Carleton University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1818 | 1942 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 32:1 |
| Male:Female | 45% Male, 55% Female | 52% Male, 48% Female |
| Location Facts | one of the oldest & prime universities of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; 4 campuses- 3 at Halifax and 1 at Truro; located in residential areas, within easy walking distance of downtown Halifax; | Central Government headquarters are a few minutes away. |
| Library | 5 libraries; 2 learning commons; archival collections; a Geographical Information Sciences (GIS) Centre; a Copyright Office; Kilam library (largest academic libraries in Atlantic Canada) houses 1 million books, 40,000 journals. | 1,069,744 printed books; 872,369 e-books; 74,408 ejournals; Print volumes: 1.8 millions |
| Campus Life | 400 clubs and societies; sport and recreational facilities (Dalplex, Sexton Gym, Langille Athletic Centre in Truro); Dalplex's two-lane track; 50M indoor pool; High-Performance Centre; Dalhousie Physiotherapy Clinic; Dalhousie Art Center (housing three theatres, including the 1,023-seat Rebecca Cohn Auditorium); 2 student pubs- The Grawood on Studley Campus & The T-Room on Sexton Campus; Dalhousie Art Gallery; Bissett Student Success Centre & the Student Success Centre (for career & leadership counselling). | 200 active clubs and societies, parliamentary work opportunities, variety of sports and athletic activities. |
| Hostel | #Non-Traditional Residence-Bachelor - $10638 #Traditional Residence-Double Room - $7883 #Traditional Residence-Single Room - $8925 | #Housing expenses - $13321 #Housing expenses - $9000 |
| Famous Alumni | 135,000+ alumni; a Nobel Prize winner; 91 Rhodes Scholars; Joe Clark (16th PM of Canada); R. B. Bennett (11th PM of Canada); Brian Mulroney (18th PM of Canada); Arthur B. McDonald (Nobel Prize winner in Physics); Kathryn D. Sullivan (1st American woman to walk in space); Charles Peter McColough (former chairman, CEO, & president of Xerox); Lucy Maud Montgomery (Author) | David Azrieli (architect & developer), Peter Grunberg (Nobel laureate in physics), Gavin McGinness (Co-founder Vice-Media), Jim Watson (mayor of Ottawa), Dan Aykroyd (actor), Conrad Black (British publisher) |
| City Life | Halifax (officially known as Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM))- capital of Nova Scotia, Canada; commercial hub of Canada's Maritime provinces; Major recruiters: Department of National Defense, Dalhousie University, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax Shipyard, Port of Halifax; Top tourist attractions: Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Halifax Harbourfront, Pier 21 National Historic Site, Peggy's Cove, Halifax-Dartmouth Ferry, Point Pleasant Park, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, McNabs and Lawlor Island Provincial Park. | Ottawa is one of the affordable cities in Canada considered the heart of Canadian political life. It is a bilingual city architectural beauties like Spark street and Wellington street. Byward Market and Elgin Street are renowned for offering best dining out experiences. The nightlife is fun and relaxed. Festivals like Winterlude, Irish Week, and Bluesfest are most celebrated. Unemployment rate for Feb 2023 was 4% |
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