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BA/BS in European Studies

Dalhousie University

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada•QS 2027 #298

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BA/BS in European Studies is a bachelor's degree in European Studies programme offered by Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 37,992 per year (CAD 9,030 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: European Studies
Local tuition: CAD 9,030 / year
International tuition: CAD 37,992 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: dal.ca ·

Program details

Overview

European Studies at Dalhousie University is a Bachelor of Arts program offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the Halifax campus, with intake in September and January, available at standard or Honours level. The curriculum takes a multidisciplinary approach to European culture, politics, and history, organizing coursework into three areas: history and politics together with social sciences, literature and ideas through languages and philosophy, and fine arts including music, theatre, and film studies. Students are required to study a European language alongside their disciplinary coursework, with study progressing from foundational first-year courses to specialized upper-level seminars in years three and four. The program suits students interested in diplomatic work, international policy, or culturally engaged careers, aiming to build breadth of knowledge and critical thinking skills applicable across varied career paths, including roles such as policy advisor or economist working on European affairs.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Direct entry from a completed Grade 12 requires a minimum overall average of 70 percent, including Academic English 12 and four further academic Grade 12 subjects. Admission to Dalhousie programmes is competitive, so meeting the minimum average does not guarantee a place. The programme's own page names no portfolio, interview or other non-academic condition, directing applicants instead to the separate admission pages for Canadian, international and transfer applicants for category-specific equivalencies. International applicants are assessed on the same subject list through Dalhousie's equivalency tables and must also meet the university's English-language requirement unless exempt, for example IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 90 overall with no section below 20. The programme admits students in both September and January.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January
Application Deadline: Dalhousie's live Dates and Deadlines page still shows the September 2026 entry cycle as of mid-September 2026, not the 2027 cycle. For that cycle, Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) and Bachelor of Social Work close February 15, 2026; the Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (Architecture) closes March 1, 2026; and the Health Sciences post-diploma option closes June 15, 2026. All other undergraduate programmes are considered on a rolling, space-available basis for both domestic and international applicants, with no separate international closing date published; May 15, 2026 is only the deposit and English-proficiency deadline, not an application deadline. Dalhousie has not yet published September 2027 entry dates. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Dalhousie University

“Ora et Labora”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1818
Students: 20,000
QS rank: #298
Programs: 261
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in European Studies award?

Dalhousie University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of European Studies on completion of this programme.

How much does BA/BS in European Studies cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 37,992 per year (CAD 9,030 per year for local students).

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