The school's 600 graduates are engaged in a variety of ministries in churches, universities, social agencies, and the helping professions throughout Eastern Canada and, indeed, the world. This merger has strengthened Dalhousie's ability to explore new applied technologies and continue technology transfer with industry in Nova Scotia. Dalhousie attracts students from across Canada and 80 other countries. Students consistently attract awards from external agencies - as demonstrated by the 74 Rhodes Scholars who have been selected from Dalhousie since 1904. Key areas of expertise include architecture, business, computer science, dentistry, engineering, graduate studies, law, medicine, applied health professions, science, social science and applied science.
Special emphasis is placed upon ocean and health studies, and advanced technical education.
Dalhousie also offers co-operative education programs in architecture, business, costume studies, computer science, engineering and the sciences, which provide students with valuable work experience. There are also more than 30 student exchange programs at Dalhousie linking the university with institutions in more than 100 countries. More than 4,000 men and women from across Canada and around the globe take advantage of its personalized approach and distinctive programs. Along with liberal arts and sciences, profesional programs are offered in business administration, information technology, public relations, tourism and hospitality management, family studies and gerontology, nutrition, and child and youth study. Mount Saint Vincent is also known for its education programs at the bachelor's and master's levels.