Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia since 1818, Dalhousie attracts students from around the world. As one of Canada’s leading universities, CBU has student population of over 16,000. Dalhousie University is widely recognized for outstanding academic quality and teaching, and a broad range of educational and research opportunities. This broad range of opportunities consists of 175 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. As well, Dalhousie University offers diverse programs including Costume Studies, Music Education, Marine Management, Occupational Therapy, Meteorology, Medicine and a Science foundation year. Some new programs offered include Health Information Management and Journalism.