Dalhousie University is a public research university located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The university was founded in 1818 as the Halifax College, and later became the University of Halifax in 1821. In 1828, the university merged with the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design to become Dalhousie College and University. Today, Dalhousie University is one of Canada's leading universities, with over 18,000 students and 6,000 faculty and staff. The university offers over 4,000 courses in 13 faculties, including medicine, law, engineering, and business. The university is known for its research in areas such as oceanography, law, and health sciences.