Dalhousie University
Coordinates: 44°38′13″N 63°35′30″W / 44.63694°N 63.59167°W / 44.63694; -63.59167 Dalhousie University Latin: Universitas Dalhousiana Former names Dalhousie College (1818–1863) The Governors of Dalhousie College and University (1863–1996) Motto Latin: Ora et Labora Motto in English Pray and work Type Public university Established 1818 Endowment $481.372 million [1] Chancellor Anne McLellan President Richard Florizone Academic staff 867; full-time clinical dentistry & medicine (274); part-time (826). Students 18,948 [2] Undergraduates 14,806 Postgraduates 4,142 Location 6299 South Street Halifax , Nova Scotia , Canada B3H 4R2 Campus Urban, 79 acres (32 ha) Rural, 151 acres (61 ha) an hour from the city Colours Black and Gold Nickname Tigers Rams Affiliations ACU AUCC CARL CBIE CUSID IAU U15 Sports CIS, AUS 22 varsity teams ACAA, CCAA 8 varsity tea