Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Degree type
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- Delivery methodOn campus
- PacePart-time
- Annual tuition fee42,042CAD
- Start dateSep
- QS Ranking#298
Program overview
What Dalhousie University says about their program:
The Accounting program at Dalhousie University offers a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a focus on accounting. This program is designed to equip students with essential skills for a career in accounting and finance.
The curriculum includes core commerce courses in the first two years, followed by specialized accounting electives in the later years. Students will also participate in a mandatory co-op program, gaining practical experience through three paid work terms in various accounting settings.
This program is ideal for those aiming to pursue a professional accounting career. Graduates often find opportunities in private companies and public accounting firms, with many continuing their employment with their co-op employers after graduation.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- International qualifications must be equivalent to a Dalhousie University four-year bachelor's degree.
- Academic standing must be equivalent to a Dalhousie University B grade average.
English proficiency
English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.
English proficiency waivers
Documents required
- Passport
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree certificate or diploma
- Proof of English proficiency
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Recommendation letters
- Finance proof
- Translations
- Credential evaluations
Additional requirements
Documents
- Official transcripts from previous academic studies are required
- You need to have completed specific high school subjects, namely
Academic English 12, Pre-calculus Math 12, three additional academic subjects
Recommendations
- One letter of reference (academic or professional) is required
How to apply
Direct
Mixed deadlineApplication fee70.00 CADFee waiverNot stated for this route
Fees
Dalhousie University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Dalhousie University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.
Fee information
- Undergraduate and Postgraduate tuition
CAD$18,546 per year
Funding
A.S. Mowat Prize
- Available for international students.
- Recipients will have met all admission requirements and received an offer of admission.
- Amount
CAD$1,500
What is the cost of living near Dalhousie University?
| Category | Cost (in Canadian Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,933 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,469 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $145 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $92 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $60 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $91 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $278 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | $100 |
| Coffee shop drink | $6 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $16 |
| Gym membership | $60 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and educationdata.org (Editorial estimate).
Visa requirements for Dalhousie University
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