Queen's University

Particularly, for Queen’s University Master of Finance program, there is no application fee involved. Queen University follows a rolling admission policy for this course and applications are considered as they are received. Also, note admission to this programme is highly competitive. An applicant’s file for Queen University’s Master of Finance course must have the following:

• Resume
• An official transcript from each post-secondary institute attended sent by the Registrar of the institute directly to the university
• Proof of successful completion of GMAT or CFA Level 1
• Two references
• A cover letter
• English language proficiency requirement
• A 30-minute interview with a member of the programme team, which the student’s application advisor shall work with them to book

For admission to Queen’s University MBA course, there is no application fee. Admission to the MBA programme of Queen’s University is competitive. To submit Queen’s University application for MBA course, students are required to submit the following things:

• Completed application form
• A current resume
• Official transcripts sent from each post-secondary institute that students must have attended
• Official test results of GMAT / GRE
• TOEFL iBT (100 overall, with a minimum of 24 in Speaking and Writing) / IELTS (7.0)
• Cover letter
• Two professional references
• Two video questions and one written response
• Personal interview

The university is home to more than 4,000 international students welcoming students from more than 120 nations. The university ensures academic excellence by providing Indian students with more than 92 UG students and 125+ PG students.

For the academic year 2024-25, the total number of students enrolled at Queen's University is 28,000+. Out of this, 21,000 are UG students and 4,000+ are PG students. The total full-time international students enrolled at this university is 3,300 from 118 countries. India is one of the top countries from where UG students enrolled at this university. 

Queen's University admission requirements for international students are given below:

Undergraduate Admissions 

• Indian students must have an All India Senior School Certificate (granted by CBSE) or the Indian School Certificate (awarded by CISCE). Class 12 State Board Exams with excellent results shall also be considered individually
• Interim marks or predicted Class 12 grades or pre-board exam results shall be used to calculate the admission average for those applicants currently attending secondary school
• Final Class 12 board exams shall be used for secondary school graduates

Graduate Admissions

For admission to a master’s program, the applicants must hold second-class standing in any of the following degrees awarded by:

• An Honors Bachelor’s degree in Arts and Science
• A bachelor’s degree in Applied Science or Law
• A degree of Doctor of Medicine
• Or Equivalent

The qualifications of an applicant who has a Bachelor’s general degree with not less than a B grade average and has completed one academic year of satisfactory full-time study as a qualifying student may be considered equivalent. 

Read: Eligibility Criteria to Study in Canada 

UQueens is one of top universities in Canada. It is ranked among top 10 universities for 3 years and is strongly driven by curiosity commitment and purpose. Queens Uni has more than 4000 international students from more than 120 countries. The university offers wide range of courses for students to select from. Acceptance rate in Queens Canada is 89% making admissions moderately selective. The university has campus size of 100 acres and is located on Southwest Edge of Downtown Kingston. Some of top courses offered are Applied Economics, Psychology, Chemistry, Animation, Art History etc.

Yes, Elon Musk studied at Queen's University Canada. At Queen's Uni, Elon started the post-secondary studies that helped him unlock his mind and kind of starting point to kick start the career. Elon Musk is a famous businessman and entrepreneur knowin widely for his leadership of SpaceX, Twitter, and Tesla. 

QUC has famous alumni like Elon Musk. He studied Physics and Economics and is founder of companies such as SpaceX and Tesla and another notable alumni is Nicholas Campbell a Canadian actor and filmmake who has appeared in The Boys Club, New Waterford Girl, A Bridge Too Far etc.

A few of the benefits that Queen's University Canada graduates can have include: 

• Access to the graduate email
• Support throughout the career such as advice on job applications, including assistance with resumes, interview techniques and psychometric tests 
• Events and networking opportunities
• Discounted sports membership, discounted library membership, gift shop discount

The Class of 2024 MBA graduates of Queen's University is CAD 99,644 and the average signing bonus is CAD 13,537. The average base salary as per the industries can be checked from the table given below: 

Queens University offers the Queens Undergraduate Internship Program aiming to provide students with 12 – 16 months of work experience alongside their studies. The Queens Undergraduate Internship programme provides work experience in course-related fields, and professional supervision to provide students with real-world experience by applying all theoretical knowledge in a practical work setting. International students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science programme have access to this internship provided that they are in their 2nd or 3rd year of study and securing a minimum GPA of 1.9.

Queen's University Canada placement rate is 95.3% six months after graduation for Undergraduates. For the MBA graduates, the placement rate is 87% by 3 months after graduation. The average salary for the MBA graduates is CAD 99,644 (Around INR 63.18 lakh). The top industry remained Financial Services. Other industries where the graduates were hired include Technology, Consulting, Healthcare, Government, etc. 

Some of the organizations where the graduates of Queens University work are Deloitte, Amazon, etc. Some of the sectors in which the graduates work are Product Management, Consulting, Marketing, etc.

Queen’s University admission requirements for MBA course are mentioned below:

• A four-year UG degree from a recognised university. But note that some universities only award three-year degree, and therefore, the Admissions Committee shall make a decision as per the suitability of the undergraduate degree
• Successful candidates shall typically possess a minimum B+ average (roughly equivalent to 75%) in the final two years of an undergraduate program
• Work experience of a minimum of two years. However, the university will consider the applications from exceptional candidates with less than two years of experience
• Two professional references from previous or current employers
• GMAT / GRE test score
• TOEFL / IELTS / PTE

Queens University's acceptance rate is 42% - 64% making it somewhat selective for students to secure an admission. For students to increase their chances of their intake to the university they must meet all the admission requirements as well as the English Language Proficiency test score requirements. The university has approximately 28K+ students with more than 3,000 international students.

To submit Queen’s University application, the applicants must follow the steps given below:

For Undergraduate Admissions

• First of all, research and explore Queen’s University programs
• Then, check admission requirements
• Next, apply online at OUAC
• After applying, the applicants are required to keep an eye on their email as Queen’s University communicates with students in that way
• Then, activate the Net id
• Next, submit supplementary information
• Then, check the to-do list and application status
• Also, provide the English language proficiency test scores

For Postgraduate Admissions

• Firstly, start the application. Do check the deadlines before filling out Queen’s University application
• Then, compile the documents as required such as transcripts, letters of recommendation, and any additional information or documentation as required by the program
• Also, provide the English language test results
• Then, complete the online application by uploading all the documents and paying the application fee
• Lastly, check the application status

Read: How to Apply for UG & PG Courses in Canada?

International students are eligible for some of the Automatic Admission Scholarship. Some of these Queen’s University scholarships for undergraduate students are given below:

• Principal’s Scholarship: CAD 10,000 (Annual Value)
• Engineering International Admission Award: 20 awards valued at CAD 15,000 and 5 awards are valued at CAD 25,000
• Arts and Science International Admission Award: 75 awards valued at CAD 15,000 and 25 awards valued at CAD 25,000

Read: Top Canada Scholarships for International Students 

Queens University offers Principal’s International Scholarship to Indian students. This scholarship is eligible for all courses and no separate application. The scholarship is granted for 1 year ad can be renewed if the student maintains a minimum 3.50 GPA in a full course load In year one. The annual value offered is CAD 10,000 (INR 606,982).

Students applying for admission to Queens University are automatically selected for this award as the university aims to select top students from around the world. Students do not have to fill out a separate application for this scholarship. The Principal’s Scholarship is granted to students based on their academic excellence and to those students who are in the top 5% of the competitive admission average. This scholarship applies to all programs offered by Queens University and is for 1 year. The annual value that the students will be granted is CAD 7,000 (INR 424,888).

Queens University offers the Dean’s International Award to international students opting for an undergraduate programme at the university and are automatically considered for the award. This award is granted to international students based on their academic achievements. The Dean’s International Award Program is renewable for three years. The award is eligible to students entering the following programme of study-

Program of Study

Annual Value

Faculty of Arts & Science

CAD 10,000 - CAD25,000 (INR 606,982– 1,517,457)

Bachelor of Commerce

CAD 15,000 - CAD25,000 (INR 910,474– 1,517,457)

Stephen J.R. Smith School of Engineering & Applied Science

CAD 10,000 - CAD25,000 (INR 606,982– 1,517,457)

Bachelor of Health Science

CAD 10,000 - CAD15,000 (INR 606,982– 910,474)

(1 CAD = 60.70 INR)

The international students annual Queen's University tuition fee for UG students is between CAD 36,000 - CAD 63,225. The on-campus living expenses for UG students for the academic year is given below: 

The total Queen's University tuition fees for MBA course is CAD 110,000 for international students. The average cost of living for an MBA student is CAD 18,000 - CAD 20,000 per year. Monthly division of the expenses is given as follows: 

Some additional costs that need to be taken into consideration besides the tuition fee are expenses of books, supplies, and living expenses. The cost of books and other additional supplies depends on the programme the student opts for but the minimum amount that is required is CAD 1,100 (INR 66,768). The cost of purchasing a personal computer is an additional CAD 500 – 1000. The cost of books and supplies for certain programs is mentioned below. The rest can be referred from the university’s official website.

Programs

Approximate Cost

Arts & Science

CAD 1,100

Art History

CAD 1,330

Commerce

CAD 1,662 – 2,143

Computing

CAD 1,116

Education

CAD 3,761

As per some unofficial sources, the Queen's University acceptance rate is around 89%, which means out of every 100 applicants, around 89 are selected, which means it is fairly easy to get selected into the Queen's University. 

The University however, prefers students with good academic background, hence having good academic background increases your chances of getting selected into the Queen's University. 

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Queens University offers more than 92 UG programs and 125+ PG degrees. Amongst the multiple courses offered the top courses offered at Queens University include Applied Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Animation, MBA, etc.

MBA offered at Queens University Canada is one of the top courses offered by the university. The MBA programme aims at offering foundational management skills including market management, analytics and accounting. The course also focuses on the importance of both interpersonal and team skills that has the utmost importance in business industry. It is a 12-month full-time course. The tuition fee for an MBA at Queens University is approx. INR 66.76 Lakhs.

B.A. in Psychology at Queens University falls under the Faculty of Arts and Science Department. The Psychology course offered at Queens University is known for its exceptional faculty, training, innovation, and extensive research conducted under the program. The students begin with a basic knowledge of the various areas of Psychology such as perception, cognition, learning, and motivation.

The duration of Queen's University Bachelor of Nursing is 4 years. This course offers evidence-based teaching and hands-on practical experience. Students receive instructions and practicums in the areas like maternity, community health promotion, pediatrics, mental health, acute and / or chronic care. To take admission to this course, the students are required to have completed secondary school education. 

According to the top-ranking publishers for the year 2024, Queens University secured the rank #359 whereas McMaster University ranked #127 among the Best Global Universities. Therefore, in terms of ranking McMaster University holds a higher ranking than the former university. Shiksha Study Abroad grading system too has allotted overall grades to both universities where Queens University was graded B+ and McMaster University was graded A+. Some of the popular courses offered by Queens University include Applied Economics, Biotechnology, Psychology, Animation, Chemistry, Art History, and many more. Some of the top courses offered by McMaster University are Computer Science, Health Science, Economics, Chemical Biology, and others. Besides the ranking and the popular courses mentioned, certain other parameters need to be taken into consideration to determine which university is better. These parameters include tuition fees, campus life, accommodation facilities, placement opportunities, scholarships offered, and others.

The residence cost / rent and utilities at Queen's University is CAD 12,709 - CAD 19,494 for a single student. Given below are the expenses that students have to bear: 

• Misc. (Cell Phone, Clothing / Laundry, Recreation, Other personal expenses): CAD 2,648 (Around INR 2 lakh)
• Transportation: Variable
• UHIP (International students only): CAD 528 (Around INR 33k)

As per a publishers, Queens University ranks 8th in the world and second in North America. The university offers an good faculty, staff, and students. It is home to 4,000+ international students from more than 101 countries. it has more than 235 programs in 53 departments. Queens University Canada is the top 10 universities in the world.

Queens University is one of the top public universities located in Kingston, Canada. The University was ranked #359 in 2024 among the Best Global Universities according to the top-ranking publishers. Based on the data by another top-ranking publisher, Queens University ranks #193 for the year 2025. The university showed an impressive spike in its ranking from #209 in 2024 to #193 in 2025 thus securing its position among the top 200 universities. Shiksha Study Abroad Grading system has graded Queens Canada an overall B+.

Queen's University rankings are in the top 5 in the medical-doctoral category and is ranked #3 overall in student satisfaction. For the third year in a row, Queen's was #5 out of the 15 medical-doctoral universities across the country, according to the 2021 Maclean's university rankings. Among world universities, in ranks in the top 250-300 universities. Queen’s University is ranked at 246th position in QS World Rankings 2023.

Queens University ranking is #359 for the year 2024 according to the top-ranking publisher among the Best Global Universities. According to another source of top-ranking publishers, the University has secured the rank of #193 for 2025 and a position among the top 200 universities. The Study Abroad Grading System has given Queens University Canada an overall grade of B+ along with allotting some of the top courses offered by the university with grades such as B+ for Biology, B+ for Business Economics, C+ for Computer Science Engineering, and many more.

Queen University offers 18 residence buildings in a variety of sizes, layouts, and furnishing. There are six different room types offered to students at Queens University ranging from single, single plus, double, loft double, triple, and quad depending on the personal preference of the students. Students can also decide between washroom types such as private, single-user, semi-private, and communal washroom facilities. There are various resident buildings such as Adelaide Hall, Ban Righ Hall, Chown Hall, David C. Smith House, Gordan Brockington House, and many more. Detailed information on all the amenities, room size, room virtual tour, room occupancy, and other important details can be found on the official website of the website.

Queens University considers the safety of its students of utmost importance and strives to maintain a safe and secure environment for the students. The university offers constant on-campus patrolling along with other safety staff such as first-aid provision, student constable, walkhome, and student wellness and support services that ensure and promote the safety of the students at the campus. There is a separate support and monitoring facility for intoxicated students on campus and also 24 hours’ available emergency contact numbers.