Queen's University

About

Queen’s University is internationally recognized for their research, innovation, and academic excellence. They have a strong history of scholarship and discovery, global impact, and transformative education. Their students, faculty, and staff are tackling humanity’s greatest challenges.

 

Nickname	Golden Gaels
Motto / Slogan	Wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times
Colour	Blue, Gold, and Red
Mascot	Boo Hoo the Bear
Founded	1841
Location	Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Address	99 University Avenue, Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 3N6

Objectives

Queen's University's aims to enhance research prominence, providing an exceptional student experience through innovative and inclusive education, and supporting a healthy and diverse campus community.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

• Faculty of Arts and Science
• Smith Engineering
• Health Sciences & Nursing
• Smith School of Business
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Education 
• Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs

Reasons to Study at Queen's University

1. Academic excellence

   Queen’s University is renowned for its academic excellence, offering a wide range of study programs and courses that consistently rank among the best in Canada and the world. With a strong emphasis on academic rigour, critical thinking, and experiential learning, Queen’s provides students with an education that prepares them for successful careers and lifelong intellectual growth.

2. Vibrant campus life

   The university is known for its vibrant and enriching campus life, which offers a dynamic and inclusive environment where students can explore various extracurricular activities.

   
    

3. A diverse community of students

   Queen’s University takes pride in its diverse and inclusive community of students who come from more than 120 countries. The university fosters an environment that celebrates multiculturalism, promotes cross-cultural understanding, and values the contributions of individuals from all backgrounds. With a commitment to diversity and equity, Queen’s University embraces students from around the world, creating a vibrant and enriching campus community.

   
    

4. Research and innovation

   Queen’s University has established itself as a leading institution in research and innovation, significantly contributing to various fields of study. With a solid commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and driving innovation, Queen’s fosters a vibrant research culture that benefits students and society. 

5. Beautiful Campus and Location

   Queen’s University is well-known for its breathtaking campus and picturesque location. Nestled in the heart of Kingston, Ontario, Queen’s offers students a unique blend of rich history, natural beauty, and a welcoming community. The campus is a sight to behold, with its stunning limestone buildings that blend Gothic and Victorian architectural styles. 

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

For detailed information on the Academic and language requirements for your country or Region, view the Admission Requirement Page.

Supporting Documents

• Final transcripts
• English language test results

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

Vie the Application page for information on the Admission requirements.

Supporting Documents

• Transcripts
• Letters of Recommendation
• Additional Information and Documentation Needed by the Degree Program

 

How To Apply For Admission

FOR POSTGRADUATE: Applications are made online via the Online Application Portal.

FOR UNDERGRADUATE: 

• Applicants from within Canada and applicants from Outside of Canada if applying to another university in Ontario should apply using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).
• Applicants from the United States or Outside of Canada wanting to use Common App should apply using the Common App. 
• International applicants not applying to another Ontario University should apply using Queen's International Application Portal.
   

 

 

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : +1 613.533.2218, +1 613.533.6100

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  Women's Basketball Team

Campus Tour

Facilities

• Classrooms: Queen's has an inventory of sixteen (16) active learning and flexible classrooms to help support the use of active learning pedagogies. 
• Library: Queen's University in Canada has a large library system with multiple physical and virtual locations. Key branches include the Joseph S. Stauffer Library, which is the largest, and the Douglas Library, along with specialized libraries for health sciences, law, and education. 
• Accommodation: Queen's University offers accommodation, including on-campus residence halls for undergraduate and exchange students, and a variety of off-campus options managed by its Community Housing office. On-campus housing includes different room types and unique communities, while off-campus options include apartments and houses, as well as an external housing listing service. 
• Sports: Queen’s University boasts state-of-the-art athletic facilities in the Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC) available for individual or group bookings. The ARC, which opened in December 2009, is a state of the art fitness facility within the Queen's Centre with a wide variety of programs and activities for the campus and Kingston community. The ARC features a 38m x 25m pool, gymnasiums, basketball and volleyball courts, squash/racquetball courts, dance studios, and extensive cardio and weight facilities.
• Place of Worship: Quiet spaces are available and are being developed across campus where their community of students, faculty, and staff can take time for reflection, meditation and prayer to empower them in their daily life. 
• Laboratory: Queen's University has numerous laboratories across various departments, including the Bioanalytical and Environmental Research Laboratory, the Queen's Laboratory for Molecular Pathology, the Analytical Services Unit, and specialized labs within Smith Engineering for mining and gas turbines. The university also has interdisciplinary labs focused on areas like Ethics and Technology, and robotics and AI through groups like Ingenuity Labs. 
• Research Center: Queen’s is home to 23 research centres and institutes that support interdisciplinary networks. Through international collaboration, research, and comparative approaches they develop international best practice around contributing to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ask critical questions ranging from dark matter, to divisive societies, and energy transition.

 

 

 

 

 

Accreditations

• EQUIS
• AMBA
• PRME

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  Nasrin Yousefi

  Assistant Professor Nasrin Yousefi is an Assistant Professor in Management Analytics at Smith School of Business, Queen's University. Nasrin received her PhD in Operations Research in the Department of Mechanical and Ind... read more

  ustrial Engineering at the University of Toronto and her research interests are data-driven optimization and decision-making under uncertainty with applications in healthcare operations management.

  
   

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  Christy Zhou Koval

  Assistant Professor Christy Zhou Koval is an Assistant Professor in the Organizational Behaviour area group. Christy received her Ph.D. in Management and Organizations from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University... read more

  , and her H.B.A. in Business Administration and M.Sc. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Western University. 
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  Keyvan Hashtrudi-Zaad

  Professor Keyvan Hashtrudi-Zaad received the Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of British Columbia, Canada, in 2000. He then held a consulting position with Motion Metrics ... read more

  International Corp., Vancouver on the development of a dynamic payload monitoring system for heavy-duty hydraulic machines. In 2001, he joined the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Queen’s University, Canada, where he is currently a Professor and the Director of Interactive Robotics and Intelligent Systems (IRIS) Laboratory. 

  
   

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  Ivan Ozai

  Associate Professor Ivan Ozai is Associate Professor and the inaugural Queen’s Faculty Scholar in Tax Law and Policy at Queen’s University Faculty of Law. Prior to joining Queen’s, Professor Ozai taught at Osgoode ... read more

  Hall Law School, York University, where he served as convenor of the JD Tax Law Program and received the 2023 Osgoode Hall Law School Teaching Award for full-time faculty. He also taught in the LLM programs in Taxation Law and Canadian Common Law.

  
   

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Notable Alumni

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  Elon Musk CEO
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  Shirley M. Tilghman Professor
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  Rachel Blanchard Actress
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  Jill Barber Singer-songwriter

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History

Queen's University was established on October 16, 1841 in a Royal Charter issued by Queen Victoria. The document was granted after years of effort by the Presbyterians of Upper Canada to found a college for the education of ministers in the growing colony, and to instruct youth in the "various branches in Science and Literature."