Bachelor's
Dean's International Admission Award
CAD 40,000 - 100,000 over 4 yrs
Queen's University, Ontario
Kingston, Canada
"One of Canada's oldest universities, known for business, engineering and student life"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#179 (QS)
PSW VISA
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
About Queen's University, Ontario
Queen's University was founded in 1841 by Royal Charter in Kingston, Ontario, and is one of Canada's oldest degree-granting universities and a U15 research university. About 27,500 students study in Arts and Science, Smith School of Business, Smith Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Education and Nursing. Queen's is known for its strong school spirit and residential campus on the shore of Lake Ontario, and reports 95.3% employment six months after graduation and Canada's highest graduation rate (Maclean's 2025). It also runs the Bader College at Herstmonceux Castle in England.
Rankings & Recognition
#179
Ranked #179 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (#191 in 2026).
Accreditations & Memberships
U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities
Universities Canada
Council of Ontario Universities
Association of Commonwealth Universities
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Queen's University, Ontario's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
48.8#
Employer Reputation
73.0#
Faculty / Student
6.4#
Citations / Faculty
66.1#
Intl. Faculty
73.7#
Intl. Students
29.0#
Intl. Research Network
83.8#
Employment Outcomes
90.1#
Sustainability
91.9#
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Key Facts
1841
Founded
27,493
Total Students (QS)
3,676
International Students
1,389
Faculty (QS)
95.3% in 6 months
Employment
Popular Programs
Commerce (Smith)
Engineering (Smith)
Computing
Health Sciences
Life Sciences
Economics
Nursing
Concurrent Education
Application Details
Commerce / Health / Nursing
1 February 2027
Other First-year Programmes
1 March 2027
English Test By
30 April
Apply Through
OUAC 105
Application Fee
Approx. CAD 150 (OUAC)
Proof of funds (2026)
CAD 23,448 + 1st-year tuition
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS Academic
|
6.5 (no band < 6.0) |
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TOEFL iBT
|
88 (each part 20) |
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PTE Academic
|
60 |
|
Duolingo English Test
|
120 |
|
CAEL
|
70 (no band < 60) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
65%
I-20 Processing
Study permit (LOA + PAL)
Post-Study Work
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
Green Card Pathway
Express Entry / PNP (PR)
Financials
Application Fee
Approx. CAD 150
Avg Scholarship
CAD 7,000 - 100,000 (entrance)
Career Outcomes
92%
Placement Ratio
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
Post-Study Work
20
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Faculty (QS) — 1,389
International Staff — 27%
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Notable Alumni
Elon Musk (attended Queen's)
Sandford Fleming (former Chancellor)
Campus & Location
Queen's main campus is in Kingston, Ontario, on the shore of Lake Ontario, halfway between Toronto and Montreal; it also has West Campus and the Bader College at Herstmonceux Castle in England.
Campus Details
Kingston
main + West Campus + Bader College (UK)
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Guaranteed first-year residence (deposit by 1 June)
Dining
Campus dining halls and food courts
Health & Wellness
Provincial or university health plan required
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Varsity sports
Career services
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students (QS)
27,493
International
3,676
Undergraduate
78%
Postgraduate
22%
Cost Deep-Dive
Arts and Science (Intl, 25-26)
CAD 57,123 / year
Computing (Intl)
CAD 57,167 / year
Commerce (Intl)
CAD 63,225 / year
Engineering (Intl)
CAD 61,665 / year
Health Sciences (Intl)
CAD 36,091 / year
Nursing (Intl)
CAD 55,843 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Queen's admits first-year students in September. Apply through OUAC by 1 February 2027 for Commerce, Health Sciences and Nursing and by 1 March 2027 for other programmes; documents by 31 March and English tests by 30 April. Most graduate programmes close around 15 January 2027.
Scholarships at Queen's University, Ontario
3 scholarships available
Bachelor's
CAD 7,000 (90%+ average)
Principal's International Scholarship
Master's
Guaranteed Graduate Funding Package
(research) CAD 21,000 - 25,000 / year
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
CBSE / ISC Class 12 (results shared with consent); Commerce needs 80%+ in English and Maths; Health Sciences and Nursing 80%+ English. Competitive averages 85-90%+ (approx.). IELTS 6.5 (no band < 6.0).
Postgraduate
Four-year bachelor's with about 70-75%+ (B / B+); IELTS 7.0 and PTE 65 for most graduate programmes (approx.). Master's 1-2 years; PhD 4 years; research master's are funded.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
6.5 (no band < 6.0)TOEFL iBT
88 (each part 20)PTE Academic
Duolingo English Test
CAEL
70 (no band < 60)Required Documents
Valid passport
Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
PAL / TAL or CAQ
Class 10 and 12 marksheets
Bachelor degree and transcripts (PG)
IELTS / PTE / TOEFL score report
Proof of funds (GIC / bank / loan)
Statement of purpose
Tuition deposit receipt
Upfront medical exam
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick a programme and check its entry rules on queensu.ca.
2
Apply online
Submit the online application, pay the fee and upload transcripts and test scores.
3
Get your offer (LOA)
Receive a Letter of Acceptance; accept it and pay the tuition deposit.
4
PAL / TAL
The school issues a Provincial Attestation Letter for your study permit.
5
Study permit
Apply to IRCC online, give biometrics and wait for approval.
6
Arrive & study
Enter Canada, register, work up to 24 hrs/week and plan for PGWP.
Campus & Location
Queen's main campus is in Kingston, Ontario, on the shore of Lake Ontario, halfway between Toronto and Montreal; it also has West Campus and the Bader College at Herstmonceux Castle in England.
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