Quick Summary
Public research university in Kingston, Canada — Queen’s University at Kingston, est. 1841. Ranked #193 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 28500 students including 14% from outside Canada. Known for strengths in Mineral and Mining Engineering, Nursing, Philosophy, it maintains an acceptance rate of 12%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Queen's offers an elite academic reputation combined with a tight-knit campus community and unparalleled alumni network, particularly in business and engineering.
Subject Strengths
Mineral and Mining EngineeringNursingPhilosophySports-related SubjectsEducationPsychology
Founded1841
TypePublic Research University
Total Students28500
Intl Students14%
Faculty Ratio18.5
CampusUrban
Campus Size1,400 acres
Affiliated HospitalsKingston General Hospital,Hotel Dieu Hospital,Providence Care
AccreditationAACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, CEAB
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#193
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#251–300
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#201-300
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate,Master's,Doctoral,Law,Medicine,Business,Engineering,Education
Programs
50
PhD Programs
15
Online Programs
Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute,Beaty Water Research Centre,Human Mobility Research Centre,Queen's Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, CEAB
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate12%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL88
Min GPA3.3
GRERequired for specific graduate programs
GMAT600+ (Required for Smith MBA)
SATOptional (1200+ recommended for US applicants)
ACTOptional (26+ recommended for US applicants)
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · February 1
SPRINGApplication Deadline · October 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
For Commerce and Nursing, the Personal Statement of Experience (PSE) and Supplementary Essays are critical. Ensure your extracurricular leadership is well-documented.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Canadian Dollar
UG Tuition
C$52,000/yr
per year · CAD
Living Cost
C$19,000/yr
per year · CAD
PG Tuition
C$30,000/yr
per year · CAD
Application Fee
$115
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
C$71,156/yr
tuition + living + essentials · CAD
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$3,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate,Master's,Doctoral,Law,Medicine,Business,Engineering,Education programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Commerce (Smith) | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Nursing | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Engineering and Applied Science | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Health Sciences | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Computing | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$62,000
Average Salary After Graduation
91%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh through the Queen's Undergraduate Internship Program (QUIP)
Industry Connections
Big Four Accounting FirmsMajor Canadian Banks (RBCTDScotiabank)Tech giants in Toronto/Waterloo corridorGlobal Engineering Consultancies
Notable Alumni
Elon Musk (attended),Shirley Tilghman,David Dodge,Robert Borden,Prince Andrew (attended)
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Richardson Stadium,Athletics & Recreation Centre (ARC),Miklas-McCarney Field
Student Clubs
400
Library Resources
Stauffer Library,Douglas Library,Bracken Health Sciences Library,Lederman Law Library
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available