Queen's University at Kingston

99 University Avenue, Kingston

  • #193 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 26,631Total Students
  • 1,379Faculty
  • 4,135Int'l Students

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Queen’s University has a vibrant graduate community with the second highest proportion of full time graduate students among the research-intensive universities in Ontario (Universities Canada, 2016).


Students come from more than 90 countries to pursue high quality, advanced education in more than 125 graduate programs within 50+ departments and research centres to choose from, prize-winning professional development opportunities, and excellent funding options you will have the world at your fingertips.

Our graduate degree programs span disciplines in 6 academic faculties as well as interdisciplinary and cross-faculty programs, providing a range of scholarly options for graduate students seeking a transformative educational and research experience.

With excellent funding options, national award winning professional development, opportunities and resources, and services support our students through all stages of their degree and in transitioning to careers in multiple sectors, our master’s and PhD programs prepare students for diverse and exciting careers.

Kingston has the highest number of PhDs per capita in Canada and as such, graduate students at Queen’s become an integral part of the vibrant local research community

Find full program listings at www.queensu.ca/academics/programs

APPLYING AS AN INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT

International graduate students account for over 27 per cent of the total graduate enrolment. Each new international doctoral student without full external government funding, and who is admitted to full-time study at Queen's, is eligible to receive an International Tuition Award through the School of Graduate Studies.

Visit the School of Graduate Studies website for information on:

    - Academic Requirements / English Language Requirements
    - Descriptions of graduate programs
     - Funding


About

Queen’s University has a vibrant graduate community with the second highest proportion of full time graduate students among the research-intensive universities in Ontario (Universities Canada, 2016).


Students come from more than 90 countries to pursue high quality, advanced education in more than 125 graduate programs within 50+ departments and research centres to choose from, prize-winning professional development opportunities, and excellent funding options you will have the world at your fingertips.

Our graduate degree programs span disciplines in 6 academic faculties as well as interdisciplinary and cross-faculty programs, providing a range of scholarly options for graduate students seeking a transformative educational and research experience.

With excellent funding options, national award winning professional development, opportunities and resources, and services support our students through all stages of their degree and in transitioning to careers in multiple sectors, our master’s and PhD programs prepare students for diverse and exciting careers.

Kingston has the highest number of PhDs per capita in Canada and as such, graduate students at Queen’s become an integral part of the vibrant local research community

Find full program listings at www.queensu.ca/academics/programs

APPLYING AS AN INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT

International graduate students account for over 27 per cent of the total graduate enrolment. Each new international doctoral student without full external government funding, and who is admitted to full-time study at Queen's, is eligible to receive an International Tuition Award through the School of Graduate Studies.

Visit the School of Graduate Studies website for information on:

    - Academic Requirements / English Language Requirements
    - Descriptions of graduate programs
     - Funding


University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #175
  • 2014
    #=189
  • 2015
    #=187
  • 2016
    #206
  • 2017
    #=223
  • 2018
    #=224
  • 2019
    #=239
  • 2020
    #=239
  • 2021
    #=246
  • 2022
    #=240
  • 2023
    #=246
  • 2024
    #209
  • 2025
    #193

Student & Staff

Total students
26,631

22%
78%

International students
4,135

41%
59%

Total faculty staff
1,379

371
1008

Total students
26,631

22%
78%

International students
4,135

41%
59%

Total faculty staff
1,379

1008
371
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

Main Campus,

99 University Avenue , Kingston , Ontario , Canada , K7L 3N6

The Isabel,

390 King Street West , Kingston , Ontario , Canada , K7L 2X4

West Campus,

535 Union Street West , Kingston , Ontario , Canada , K7M 2H3

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English language requirements

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