Dalhousie University, founded in 1818 and based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities. With approximately 21,000 students, three Halifax campuses and an additional site in Bible Hill, Dalhousie excels in areas like ocean sciences, health, engineering, law, and agriculture. As a member of the U15 group, it’s recognized for both its high-impact scholarship—ranked among Canada’s top 15 research universities—and its significant alumni contributions, including a Nobel laureate and multiple Rhodes Scholars.