Queen's University (QU)

The best prestigious educational institution in Canada is Queen's University. His activity began in 1841. It is a state university, whose corps is located in Kingston.

Rating QU

University of Queens for a long time takes pride of place in the ranking of the best educational centers in the world, namely it is on the list of the top 5% of the best institutions. He is also included in the list of 300 elite universities on the quality of education. This university is famous for its outstanding achievements in international directions. Graduates have a great demand of employers in various fields of activity.

Academic support services help students develop critical thinking, reading, academic writing, study skills, and self-organization skills. The Health and Wellness Center helps with personal, academic, and social well-being.

Career services help find an internship or summer job. The Arts Management program concludes with a placement at a relevant organization.

• Faculty of Arts and Science brings together more than 30 departments and schools in the creative arts, languages, humanities, and social sciences,
• Smith School of Business runs the undergraduate Smith Commerce program as well as the Graduate Diploma in Accounting and Graduate Diploma in Business programs,
• School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs offers more than 125 master's and doctoral programs and postdoctoral training across more than 50 departments and research centers.

• Queen’s University ranks 4th in the world for sustainable impact in the Times Higher Education Impact Ratings,
• the Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining is considered the largest in Canada, one of the largest in the world, and regularly ranks among the global top ten,
• the Gaels teams regularly compete for titles in league championships and national championships.

• Master of Digital Product Management is named the first program of its kind in Canada,
• Engineering Chemistry — the only program of its kind in North America. Its graduates receive accreditation as chartered chemists and professional engineers,
• Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law is named the only English-language program of its kind in Canada,
• Mathematics and Engineering — the only engineering program in North America taught primarily by a mathematics department,
• the Chemical Engineering and Engineering Chemistry programs have existed for more than 100 years and are among the first programs of their kind in North America.

For international students, Queen’s University guarantees a place in residence. More than 4,000 students from over 90 countries live in the university's 18 residence buildings.

The off-campus housing advisor helps search for accommodation and explains tenants' rights and responsibilities, the application process, and the terms of lease and move-in. The university's listing service connects students with property owners, but Queen’s University does not verify or guarantee the quality of the listed options.

• The university has more than 300 clubs, and students can create their own association,
• students take part in volunteer projects of the Queen’s University and Kingston communities,
• intramural sports teams, sports clubs, fitness programs, wellness activities, and university varsity teams are available,
• about 1000 students compete for the Gaels teams in sports ranging from basketball to water polo.

• Queen’s University is part of Canada’s U15 group of research universities,
• international students have access to immigration support and pre-arrival assistance,
• international students have access to separate academic and career advising,
• international students have access to paid internships.

Infrastructure of the university QU

Since QU is considered a large and prestigious educational institution, most teachers are foreign specialists. The institution also participates in many international programs, and is a participant of many associations and groups, such as:

• Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada;
• Association of Commonwealth Universities;
• Group of Thirteen;
• Council of Ontario Universities;
• Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada;
• Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate;
• Canadian Bureau for International Education.

The higher educational institution owns a smart own library, which makes it easy for students to find the necessary materials for research work. Visitors to the hostel are offered a hostel. This university has an undeniable reputation among international universities.

The student fee is charged every semester and goes toward scholarships, financial aid programs, the summer employment program, and support for the learning environment.

International students, exchange participants, and other students without Canadian provincial or territorial health insurance are required to obtain university health insurance. Additional mandatory fees fund university services, student government bodies, faculty societies, and clubs.

Graduates of the Liberal Arts University Transfer program at Seneca Polytechnic can enter the second year of a Bachelor of Arts at Queen’s University if they complete all program requirements and achieve a GPA of at least 3.0.

The share of students who successfully complete bachelor's degree programs is 89.1%. Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Accounting have their completed training recognized by all provincial and territorial organizations of CPA professional accountants.

Features of admission and education

When entering the University of Queens, estimates from the previous place of study are taken into account. The academic year is divided into two academic semesters. The bachelor's degree is 17,942 USD / year, magistracy - 20,898 USD / year. Students can participate in various scholarship programs, which significantly saves their resources. Apply for a place can be both local citizens and foreigners. In total 21827 students study (9% of them are foreigners), teachers - 1180. Education can be received both internally and remotely. There are student exchange programs, which opens up new opportunities for students.

International students with a GPA of at least 90% automatically participate in the selection for scholarships and awards at Queen’s University.

• Most international entrance scholarships require applying for first-year study for the first time after finishing school,
• international undergraduate applicants automatically participate in the selection for the Dean’s International Award Program. The award is extended for three more years for full-time study in the original faculty's program,
• the Arts and Science International Admission Award is provided for four years in the amount of 5,000, 10,000, 15,000, 20,000, or 25,000 CAD per year and does not require a separate application,
• the Commerce International Admission Award is provided for four years in the amount of 15,000, 20,000, or 25,000 CAD per year and does not require a separate application,
• the Engineering International Admission Award is provided for four years in the amount of 10,000, 15,000, 20,000, or 25,000 CAD per year and does not require a separate application,
• the Health Sciences International Admission Award is provided to Bachelor of Health Sciences students for four years in the amount of 10,000 or 15,000 CAD per year, while Bachelor of Nursing students are not eligible for it.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision