Queen's University at Kingston, founded in 1841 in Kingston, Ontario, is one of Canada's oldest and most respected universities, known for a strong undergraduate experience, a close-knit campus community, and strengths in business, engineering, health sciences and the humanities. Kingston, a historic city on Lake Ontario between Toronto and Montreal, gives students a compact campus town with easy access to both major cities. Queen's is a popular choice for international students who want a traditional Canadian campus experience with strong graduate outcomes.
Programmes offered
Queen's offers undergraduate degrees through the Faculty of Arts and Science, the Smith School of Business, the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, the School of Nursing, and the Faculty of Health Sciences, among others. Popular programmes include commerce, computer science, engineering, life sciences, economics, political studies and health sciences. Graduate education covers master's and doctoral programmes across the same fields, with research strengths in medicine, materials science, environmental science and public policy. Many undergraduate programmes include internship, co-op or research options.
Fees and funding
International undergraduate tuition at Queen's varies by programme and is reported in the range of roughly CAD 55,000 to CAD 70,000 per year for 2026-27, with commerce and engineering at the higher end — confirm the exact programme fee on Queen's official tuition pages, because fees differ by faculty and change each year. Domestic tuition is far lower, and all students should budget for housing, food, books and health insurance on top of tuition. Queen's offers entrance scholarships for high-achieving international students, including awards based on admission average, and students should check the current scholarship values and deadlines on the official awards pages.
Admissions and deadlines
Applications for most undergraduate programmes are made through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC), with the usual deadline in mid-January for September entry — confirm the exact 2027 deadline on the OUAC and Queen's websites. Admission is based mainly on secondary-school grades, with competitive programmes requiring higher averages and, in some cases, prerequisite courses in mathematics, sciences or English. International applicants need an English proficiency result, commonly IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or an equivalent TOEFL score. Some programmes, including commerce, ask for supplementary information or essays.
Campus life and careers
Queen's campus life is known for its school spirit, student clubs, varsity athletics and a strong tradition of student government. Kingston offers a lower cost of living than Toronto or Vancouver, waterfront recreation, and part-time work opportunities, and international students may work up to 24 hours per week off campus during academic sessions. Graduates of Queen's are well represented in Canadian business, engineering, medicine and public service, and eligible graduates can apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years after completing their programme.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to Queen's? Most undergraduate applications go through OUAC, with a mid-January deadline for September entry; confirm the exact date for your year.
What English score does Queen's require? Commonly IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or an equivalent TOEFL score — confirm per programme.
Is Queen's expensive for international students? International tuition varies by programme, roughly CAD 55,000–70,000 per year in reported 2026-27 figures; confirm the exact fee for your programme.
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Sources and verification: Queen's University tuition and admissions pages (2027 fees and OUAC deadlines to be confirmed on queensu.ca).