Our partners

Impactful global partnerships are central in positioning Dalhousie as a leading civic university with global impact.

Across the university, international partnerships contribute to high-impact research, exceptional student experiences, campus diversity, and local and global capacity building.

Global partnerships

Dalhousie fosters global partnerships and collaborative activities that reflect regional strategies, thematic areas of strength in academics and research, and our pillars of internationalization. We will continuously look to foster and grow partnerships that reflect these aligned priorities.

Current partnerships Become a Dalhousie partner Propose a partnership

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Collaboration for global impact

Our global connections enhance the quality and impact of education and research at local, national and international levels.

291 global partnerships

213 partner institutions

57 countries

Current partnerships

Dalhousie maintains formal partnerships with 200+ institutions in about 60 countries.

Key types of collaboration include:

Joint Programs (Bachelors, Masters, PhD)
Articulation and progression programs
Student mobility, faculty mobility
Joint research and supervision
Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)
Capacity building projects
Transnational education

Become a Dalhousie Partner

The GGR team offers support to Dalhousie faculty and staff in the development of global partnerships. If you are a Dal faculty or staff member looking for resources, please contact Megan Chipp.

If you are not on our partner list, and would like to become a Dalhousie partner, please indicate your specific interest by submitting the "Become a Dalhousie Partner" form.

Propose a partnership

Information for Dal faculty and staff

Impactful international partnerships are central in positioning Dalhousie as a leading civic university with global impact. Across the university, international partnerships contribute to high-impact research, exceptional student experiences, campus diversity, and local and global capacity building.

Consideration of the following resources is an important step in the due diligence expected from international initiative owners at Dalhousie. This process is intended to support you in building a strong initiative, managing risk, and monitoring impacts.

Global Relations, within the Office of Strategic Engagement, will support the development of your partnership through facilitating consultation with the appropriate stakeholders. Global Relations will also negotiate any legal agreements related to proposed international partnerships.

Dalhousie University faculty and staff can propose international partnerships using the following forms:

International Partnership Proposal Form (NEW - login required)

International Partnership Proposal Form (RENEWAL - login required)

Before proposing a new partnership or renewing an existing partnership, please consult the following resources: