Queen's University
Queen's University
Queen's University
Established on: 1841

In Kingston, Ontario, Canada, you'll find the public research institution known as Queen's University at Kingston. Queen's University, or just Queen's, is the name most often used to refer to this institution.

The Queen's University estate in Ontario encompasses more than 1,400 hectares (3,500 acres), in addition to its ownership of Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, England. Queen's University is comprised of a total of eight different faculties and schools throughout its campus.

In October 1841, Queen Victoria granted the Church of Scotland a royal license to build Queen's College. This charter allowed the Church of Scotland to do so. The college was given the name of the queen in her honor.

On March 7, 1842, the very first classes were held with the purpose of training students for positions in the ministry. There were 13 pupils in attendance, along with two teachers. The Queen's Institution in Ontario was the first university in Canada to be located west of the Maritime areas when it granted admission to female students in the year 1869.

The admission of women to the university's medical courses in 1883 prompted hostile responses from male faculty members and students, which led to the establishment of a women's college to obtain a medical degree associated with Queen's University. The college was named Queen's University College of Medicine.

1912 was the year when Queen's terminated its links with the Presbyterian Church and started using its present name. Before that, the school was known as Presbyterian College. The university's site was enlarged in the middle of the 20th century by constructing several new buildings and establishing a few more colleges and schools.

More than 23,000 people are now enrolled in Queen's Institution, a university that admits students of both sexes and has no age restrictions. It has graduated more than 131,000 students to date.

One of the most notable benefits offered by the university is individualized attention given to each student. It welcomes these students into an intellectually engaging environment where they can prepare for the jobs of their dreams. As a result, it attracts exceptional students from all over the world.

The institution's graduates have gone on to have significant positions in government, academia, and business, and the university has produced 57 Rhodes Scholars as part of its alumni population.

As of 2022, the university has been connected to the work of five people who have been awarded the Nobel Prize and one who has been given the Turing Award.

University Ranking

Queen's University is one of Canada's finest public institutions. The QS World University Rankings for 2022 are placed at 240.

University highlights

University Type

Public

Established Year

1841

No of Students

31785

Number of Courses

422

Tuition Fees for International Students Yearly

15,000-111,000 CAD

Intakes

December, February, and April.

Main intakes

The main intakes are in December, February, and April.

Scholarship

Excellence Scholarship: 

CAD 1,500

Principal's Scholarship: 

CAD 4,000

International Admission Scholarship: 

CAD 9,000

Principal's International Admission Scholarship (India): 

CAD 10,000 for two years

Application Process/ documents needed for admission

Academic Documents (For Bachelor)

  • SLC Mark sheet
  • School Leaving Certificate
  • SLC Character Certificate
  • Transcript of 12th-grade
  • Individual Mark sheet of 12th-grade
  • Character Certificate of 12th-grade
  • Provisional Certificate of 12th-grade
  • Migration Certificate of 12th-grade

Academic Documents (For Masters)

  • Transcript of Bachelor's Degree and 12th grade
  • Individual Mark sheets of Bachelor's Degree and 12th grade
  • Character Certificate of Bachelor's Degree and 12th grade
  • Provisional Certificate of Bachelor’s Degree and 12th grade
  • Migration Certificate of Bachelor’s Degree and 12th grade
  1. IELTS/TOEFL/PTE scores
  2. Passport
  3. Experience letter
  4. Statement of Purpose
  5. 2-3 LORs 
  6. GRE/GMAT Scores
  7. Application Fees
  8. Proof of Scholarships - If any
  9. Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
  10. College Recommendation (if a current student)

Language Requirement

Test

Minimum Score requirement

TOFEL Requirements

Overall 88 with 24 in Writing, 22 in Speaking and Reading, and 20 in Listening

IELTS Requirements

7

PTE

Overall 65

FAQ

Q. Can I work as a student in Canada?

Yes, International students in Canada can work part-time (up to 20 hours per week) during school terms.

Q. Does Queen's University offer financial aid to International Students?

Yes, Queen's University offers scholarships to international students. You can find details about scholarships in our scholarship section.

Q. What are the different intakes at Queen's University?

Generally, December, February, and April are the time when intakes occur.

Q. Do I have to meet language requirements?

Yes, the applicant must satisfy the language criteria mentioned above in the language requirements section. 

Q. Where is the Queen's University located?

Queen's University is situated in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

Q. What should I do following the application submission?

You may start planning for what you'll do if accepted as soon as you've submitted your application! Examining Kingston, Ontario, Canada, residences and housing alternatives, financial aid programs, and student services at this time is highly recommended.

Q. Which are the other top Universities in Canada?

University of Toronto, McGill University, and the University of British Columbia are the top 3 universities in Canada.