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Welcome, international applicants

Our graduate students come from around the world, and we welcome applicants from every country to our MSc and PhD programs in Physics and Medical Physics. You apply the same way as Canadian applicants, you're funded on the same terms, and Dalhousie's International Centre helps you with study permits, health coverage and settling in.

Applying

• Same process: start with our free pre-application (see How to Apply for the steps). There's no separate process for international applicants.
• Timing: we consider pre-applications from September through April. Applying later in the year? Contact us: if a supervisor wants to take you on, we do our best to make it work. The Faculty of Graduate Studies deadlines for formal applications are earlier for international applicants, to leave time for a study permit; see its information for international applicants.
• English: if your first language isn't English, you'll need to meet the English language requirements, unless you qualify for a waiver.
• No GRE: you don't need to take the GRE (Graduate Record Examination).

Funding and tuition

• Funding: you're funded like everyone else. Every full-time graduate student receives financial support, whatever their citizenship (see Funding).
• Tuition: international PhD students pay the same tuition as Canadian students. International MSc students pay higher tuition and receive a higher stipend to cover it.
• Scholarships: our Department Graduate Scholarship is open to international students, and the Faculty of Graduate Studies lists scholarships for international students.

Study permits

You'll need a study permit to study in Canada. Apply as soon as you've been admitted and have your documents, since processing can take time.

Dalhousie's International Centre explains the immigration process for new students, and its advisors can answer your questions.

Health coverage

As an international student, you're automatically enrolled in the Dalhousie Student Union (DSU) International Health Plan, which covers doctor visits, hospital care, emergency services and more. Its cost is included in your student fees. If you start in September, you're also enrolled in the DSU Health and Dental Plan, which covers prescriptions, dental care, vision care and more. After 12 months in Nova Scotia, you may become eligible for the province's health plan (MSI) instead; the International Centre can advise you.

Working in Canada, during and after your degree

The Working in Canada pages cover working while you study and after you graduate. Most graduates are eligible for a post-graduation work permit of up to three years, and there are several pathways to becoming a permanent resident (see Staying in Canada). If you're coming with a spouse or partner, they may be eligible for an open work permit while you're in our MSc or PhD program.

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The International Centre supports international students from before you arrive until after you graduate: immigration advising, orientation and help settling in. See international student support. Dalhousie's Living in Halifax pages help you find housing.

Next steps

• How to Apply: three steps, starting with a free pre-application.
• Pre-Application Form: the first step, and it's free.
• Funding: what you'll receive, where it comes from, and our scholarships.
• Degrees and Requirements: what the MSc, PhD and Graduate Diploma involve.
• Questions? Email us at physics-grad-admissions@dal.ca.