Verified programme directory
Universities in Halifax
3 universities in Halifax hold 99 verified programmes between them, every one read from and linked to the university's own website. For admission, costs and the visa route, see the study in Canada guide.
- Dalhousie UniversityTier 269 programmes
- Saint Mary's University20 programmes
- Mount Saint Vincent University10 programmes
Common questions
How many universities does Halifax have?
Our verified catalogue lists 3 universities in Halifax with 99 programmes between them. Only institutions with at least 3 verified programmes are counted, so the true number of institutions can be higher.
Which is the leading university in Halifax?
By institutional standing, Dalhousie University tops our list for Halifax, followed by Saint Mary's University and Mount Saint Vincent University. Standing is one input; fit depends on your subject, budget and marks.
What does it take to study in Canada?
Admission, tests, application steps, the student visa, money and stay-back for Canada are covered in our country guide, every figure cited to the official source that sets it.
Would a Halifax university admit you?
A free eligibility check scores your marks, budget and tests against these universities and every other one we cover across 13 countries.
Other cities in Canada
City assignments come from each university's headquarters as recorded in public registries; multi-campus institutions are listed under their main campus city. Bramica is independent and takes no commission from any university, recruiter or agency.