[加国大学] 加东Nova Scotia - 达尔豪斯 Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University0 {' O$ u( d8 Y- E1 s
达尔豪斯
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http://www.dal.ca/8 ~3 c' {; Z# T6 ?& q

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Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2 0 H/ l; L+ x" A1 C6 c
Telephone: 902-494-2211
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- a7 M' Q/ q. G* U6 zPresident: Dr. Tom Traves
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Profile
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3 X: T) N0 i  R& x& q  sDalhousie University blends the finest academic traditions with innovative thinking and outstanding educational opportunities. Here, in one of North America’s most dynamic university communities, is a warm and welcoming university that attracts students from around the globe. With 11 faculties and more than 3,600 courses in 180 areas of study, Dalhousie offers our 15,100 students a wealth of choice and flexible and innovative degree programs. $ B4 w) x. D) u8 P) a1 Q, k; W
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We’re proud of our past and confident in our future. We’ve been at the heart of Halifax -- a lively coastal city of 370,000 -- for almost 200 years. Our historic, tree-lined campus combines the welcoming atmosphere of Canada’s east coast with the international prestige of a big-name school.
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0 S3 m* f+ c9 G+ u/ GWe encourage student learning through exchange programs, fieldwork, community service and cooperative education. Our collaborative learning environment encourages our students to interact with one another and with faculty experts to share ideas and offer new perspectives. We're among the smallest of Canada's research-intensive universities, combining the culture of a small undergraduate college with the opportunities of a larger research institution./ [: ^) S) j* u. s7 t8 i% D
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Our collaborative spirit extends off campus, as well. We conduct research in partnership with teaching hospitals, professional organizations, businesses, non-profit agencies, and other universities. As Atlantic Canada’s leading research university, Dalhousie University attracts more than $114 million in research grants and awards annually, allowing the university to conduct a wide variety of research projects, including the groundbreaking Ocean Tracking Network project. 0 o. o: k! Z- A8 o' E0 E7 D& |
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The University of King’s College, situated adjacent to the Dalhousie campus, is an affiliated institution, and its students in arts and science receive Dalhousie degrees in the name of both institutions. Degrees in agriculture, awarded to students of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, are awarded by Dalhousie in cooperation with the college.
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Dalhousie University is a member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, the Atlantic Association of Universities, and the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
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History' ?; f( W7 c2 q! O, p* i( p

* P/ d) k" ?+ ]9 a- J( d) V, n% kYear of foundation: 18180 I0 M8 m% a6 H- `
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Student enrolment and fees2 H( I5 O. H; ]" s5 b
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2006 preliminary fall enrolment *
+ U$ A9 M$ X5 s; |' Z. H0 `Full-time (undergraduates): 10,605
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Part-time (undergraduates): 1,405
2 |% j7 D6 p# }9 m7 RPart-time (graduates): 7710 X* k7 q$ S7 K4 ?& c; }

5 d: D* i1 |  O0 X; }* Source: Association of Atlantic Universities
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+ I& D0 Y! U& p! {: X8 JCanadian student fees 2006 - 2007 **
7 E$ D6 a9 U) J% [& WUndergraduate tuition fees: $6,030 - $6,090
/ Y& y* r; p( W5 sGraduate tuition fees: $6,381 - $13,0170 N+ l* U3 N4 K- \
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Undergraduate tuition fees: 12,480 - $13,440
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Note: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.
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Student facilities and services
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Academic and campus services
4 u9 t8 L& T5 UArt gallery, arts centre, athletics and recreational facilities, Black Student Advising Centre, bookstore, career services centre, chaplaincy, counselling and psychological services, first-year advising, health services, international student adviser, legal assistance, Native education counselling unit, ombudsperson, student accessibility services, student advocacy service, student volunteer bureau, Tiger Patrol, UPass transit service.+ C  U! ^3 I9 U# L! P4 n3 S9 e

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Fall open house, student/parent information sessions, campus tours, orientation sessions, first-year academic advising, learning connections, the writing centre, black student advising centre.' I/ w8 a8 g$ a! J& R0 {! s
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Housing
; L: D! i3 {5 A8 f1 V5 t7 mOn-campus: There are five traditional-style residences on the Dalhousie main campus that accommodate mainly undergraduate students. In total, there are approximately 2,700 residence spaces. Housing includes single and double rooms in a variety of settings: co-ed, male-only and female-only, furnished apartments; co-ed apartment units; residence houses with single and double rooms. A meal plan is included in the residence fee for students living in the traditional-style residences. Separate residences are available on the Sexton campus, which is a 20-minute walk from the main campus. There are two co-ed residences as well as a graduate house. An optional meal plan is available. Annual costs: room and board, approximately $7,885 to $8,310 (traditional residence, double, full meal plan).+ D5 j; f6 [  m( k5 i5 H

, u& H3 D2 u# ]0 i; G& zOff-campus: Dalhousie owns a 252-unit apartment complex off-campus which accommodates groups of two to four students. Rental housing is readily available off-campus. Prices for bachelor apartments range from $450 - $700/month; one-bedroom apartments range from $575 - $725/month; two-bedroom apartments range from $700 - $1,100/month. Most housing is within walking distance of campus, and is well-served by public transit. Since January 2006, full-time Dalhousie students use the Dal U-Pass, a bus pass which is included in student fees. : X' b' \) a/ Z5 g; C- f# p

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All students are entitled to network accounts for e-mail, mounting personal web pages and for personal file storage. All traditional residence rooms are wired to the campus network. Public computer clusters are available in academic departments and libraries throughout campus. A laptop rental and tech support program is also available. Small clusters of computers are located in university residences. Wireless access is provided in most buildings. The majority of students have at least one course that makes use of computer-based delivery. All on-line resources for students are available through the my.dal portal. Further details are available at http://ucis.dal.ca.
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* w; @" Y0 F, T! s- \( }9 BStudent assistance
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Undergraduate: Dalhousie has an excellent student assistance program, providing more than $40 million annually through scholarships, bursaries and employment opportunities. Students entering Dalhousie directly from high school and admissible by March 15 for the upcoming fall could receive an entrance scholarship which ranges from $500 for one year to $32,000 over four years. Current Dalhousie students can also receive in-course scholarships which range from $1,000 to $4,000. Our undergraduate bursary program is available to those who qualify for a government or bank student loan and demonstrate financial need. The bursary program is available each term to registered Dalhousie students with an average award amount of $600. The university offers tuition waivers and other special financial assistance for students from Indigenous Black and First Nations communities in designated access programs.+ y+ Z: X; L: x

% a0 E" {  T6 T" W9 Z* mGraduate: With an extensive program of internal scholarships and teaching assistantships, all applicants to graduate programs are automatically considered for scholarships. Current minimum levels for full scholarships are $14,000 and $16,500 a year for master’s and doctoral students respectively, and $16,500 and $19,000 for international master’s and doctoral students respectively, with amounts varying by department. Dalhousie also offers a number of competitive university scholarships, including the prestigious Killam Scholarships, which require application and are worth $20,000 for master’s and $25,000 for PhD students. There is a limited graduate bursary program to cover emergencies. Visit us at www.dalgrad.dal.ca for more information.
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According to a survey conducted by The Scientist magazine, Dalhousie is the best place to work in academia outside of the United States. The Scientist, a prestigious American-based science magazine, surveyed more than 2,000 academic researchers around the globe.
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- K! Y- K- x2 u) `  NAs Atlantic Canada’s leading research university, Dalhousie attracts more than $114 million in research grants and awards annually. In 2007, the Dalhousie-led Ocean Tracking Network received a $35-million investment from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation, the largest federal government university research award in Atlantic Canadian history. , C* `5 U' |3 k: F) P3 q  M6 d

- c1 T9 L8 }4 c/ D+ _: b" ODalhousie also boasts more Canada Research Chairs – 50 – than other any other university in the region. Chairholders advance the frontiers of knowledge in their fields, not only through their own work, but also by teaching and supervising students and coordinating the work of other researchers. Research ranges from Francois Bayliss’ fundamental philosophical questioning of the development of new health technologies to James Fawcett’s lab research on nerve cells proteins to understand and advance nervous system repair.
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The breadth of research conducted at Dalhousie is also evident in the recent appointment of three new University Research Professors: Brenda Beagan (Occupational Therapy), Kimberly Hall (Physics and Atmospheric Science) and Norbert Zeh (Computer Science).8 n1 B# j8 {. [, ^# F
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Dalhousie researchers are also members of the NASA's International Phoenix Science Team, lending their expertise to the construction and operation of a laser radar system on the Phoenix Mars Scout that will land on the Red Planet in 2008.
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Several research institutes are associated with Dalhousie, including the Ocean Tracking Network, Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre, the Brain Repair Centre, Health Law Institute, the newly-launched Life Sciences Research Institute, and many more.4 j+ ^3 @" ]8 {+ c
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International education
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More than 100 student exchange, study abroad and international opportunities link Dalhousie with institutions around the world. In addition to these, as a member of the Canadian University Study Abroad Program (CUSAP), Dalhousie sends students to the First-Year and the Upper-Year Programs at the International Study Centre (ISC), Herstmonceux Castle, in England. The Study/Work International Fund (SWIF) provides financial assistance to students who wish to undertake study, work or practicum placements overseas.
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Contact
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Cecille Sepidoza, Manager
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Associated institutions
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University of King’s College: P. p! Q! K. A! i

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! ]* p  t1 A# nSaint Mary’s University