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Queen's University, Canada

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Queen's University, Canada campus
For more than 178 years, Queen’s has attracted some of the most academically accomplished students in the world – a collection of bright minds and ambitious spirits. Ranked third in student satisfaction in Maclean’s 2020, the Unmistakably Queen’s student experience produces well-rounded individuals equipped to take on the world. A stunning limestone campus located on the shores of Lake Ontario and steps from downtown Kingston, the blend of historic charm and state-of-the-art facilities at Queen’s makes students feel welcomed and supported, while challenging them with innovative concepts and new ways of thinking.
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Academic programs

  • Engineering
  • Research
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Music
  • Economics
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Performing Arts
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Undergraduate Research

Application information

First-year

First year candidates are students who are currently still completing their final year of high school, have graduated high school, but not yet pursued post-secondary studies or have started to pursue post-secondary studies but have attempted less than 24.0 units. At Queen's one semester-long course is typically 3 units. Applicants can apply to a maximum of three different programs at Queen's.

Transfer

Upper year transfer candidates include those who have attempted 24.0 units or more at an accredited university or degree granting college. At Queen's 24 units are typically four full-year courses (one course taken over two terms) or 8 one-term only courses. Upper-year candidates have generally attended university for a minimum of two terms. If you have attempted fewer than 24.0 units, you are considered a first-year applicant

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Additional information

Both First Year and Transfer applicants must pay the $100 application fee in order for their application to proceed to evaluation. Key dates and deadlines related to the application/admission process can be found at this web link https://www.queensu.ca/admission/about-applying/dates.

Visit us

Visit campus and experience a guided Campus Tour. Tours start and end from our Welcome Centre on the 2nd floor of Gordon Hall and are approximately two hours in length. Our tours focus on campus facilities and our student support and success services. Should you have any questions at the end of the tour your guide will bring you back to Gordon Hall where you will have the ability to speak to an Admission Coordinator. Tours are Monday - Friday, 11am and 1:30pm. Learn more and register for a tour online at https://www.queensu.ca/admission/tours-and-events/campus-tours

For those unable to visit campus please join our Campus Tour team for a guided virtual tour on Zoom to learn more about Queen's campus and student life! Current students will present a photo slideshow with campus information and their own experiences, followed by an opportunity for Q&A.

There is also a self-paced tour that can be accessed at any time. Come explore our campus from anywhere in the world! Our virtual tour will take you through key locations, giving you a glimpse of what student life is like at Queen's. See our buildings, lecture halls, labs, dining halls, recreation facilities and more. Over the coming months we'll be adding more material to the tour, including interactive 360 images that will help you feel like you're right on campus.

"Outstanding teaching, exceptional students, world-renowned research, community, and tradition - these are the hallmarks of the Queen's experience."