📖Introduction

Dalhousie University is a renowned Canadian institution located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. With a legacy of more than two centuries, Dalhousie is recognized for its excellence in teaching and research. The university offers a wide range of programs in fields such as arts, sciences, health sciences, law, management, and engineering. Dalhousie provides students with a transformative educational experience, combining rigorous academics with experiential learning opportunities, community engagement, and global perspectives. The university's vibrant campus, inclusive community, and supportive faculty create a stimulating environment for intellectual growth and personal development.

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📚About the Program

The School of Planning provides professional planning education at the graduate level. They are one of two constituent schools in the Faculty of Architecture and Planning. Their strength lies in understanding urban and environmental systems, and the relationships between them. The faculty are committed to planning and designing good communities in life-sustaining environments. The School offers two programs: the MPlan, and the MPS, a post-professional degree that provides professional planners with an opportunity to pursue research at the graduate level. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

The Master's program in Planning at Dalhousie University is designed to provide advanced education and training in the field of urban and regional planning. Here is a generalized example of a potential curriculum for the Master's program in Planning at Dalhousie University:

Core Courses:

Foundations of Planning
Planning Theory and Practice
Urban Design and Development
Land Use Planning
Transportation Planning
Environmental Planning
Community Engagement and Public Participation
Specialization Courses:

Economic Development Planning
Social Planning
Heritage Conservation
Housing and Real Estate Development
Sustainable Development
Indigenous Planning
Coastal and Marine Planning
Planning Methods and Techniques:

GIS and Spatial Analysis
Data Analysis and Visualization
Urban Modeling and Simulation
Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
Elective Courses:

Urban and Regional Economics
Infrastructure Planning
Urban Governance and Policy
Urban Health Planning
Planning for Climate Change
Land Development and Regulations
Professional Practice:

Professional Ethics and Planning Law
Planning Studio Projects
Fieldwork and Practicum
Master's Research Project or Thesis:

Independent research project or thesis related to a specific area of interest in planning
The core courses provide a foundation in planning principles and practices, while the specialization courses allow students to focus on specific areas of interest within the field of planning. Planning methods and techniques courses equip students with the necessary skills in data analysis, spatial analysis, and research methods.

Elective courses offer flexibility for students to choose additional courses based on their specific interests and career goals within planning. The professional practice component includes courses on professional ethics, planning law, and studio projects to provide practical experience in real-world planning scenarios.

Finally, students are required to complete a Master's research project or thesis, allowing them to conduct independent research in a particular aspect of planning.

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🏫About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, situated in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is a prestigious Canadian institution with a rich history and a global outlook. Renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, Dalhousie offers a wide range of programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, health sciences, engineering, law, and management. With a commitment to fostering critical thinking, innovation, and social responsibility, Dalhousie equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful careers and meaningful contributions to society. Its vibrant campus and welcoming community create an engaging and supportive learning environment.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

390 RMB

Tuition fee:

18,546 CAD per year

37,092 CAD in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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