Queen’s University
Queen's University
Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Foundation Year: 1841
Type: Public
Tuition Fees: 665 CAD to 1,616 CAD per unit.
Queen`s School at Kingston, Ontario, is one of the oldest Canadian universities and is known around the country for its long and prosperous history. Founded in 1841 as a college for the education of ministers, in 1880 it admitted first women to study Medicine. Charles, Prince of Wales with his wife Diana visited Queen`s University in 1991 to celebrate its 150th anniversary. In 2010 the institution joined the Matariki Network of Universities to take its research work, international collaboration, and undergraduate teaching to an even higher level.
Queen`s University owns several campuses in Ontario. Its main building is situated in a beautiful place, close to Lake Ontario and surrounded by parks and student districts. Kingston itself is a very comfortable town to live in. It was mentioned as one of the top five university towns in the world by BBC and the third best place to live in Canada. Beautiful nature, rich history, close location, and perfect transport connection with Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal, make Kingston the best choice for the university years.
Queen`s University is proud to have a property in England - Herstmonceux Castle. The Queen`s Bader International Study Center is located there. The Center hosts undergraduate students of Arts, Science, and Commerce programs, together with graduate students of Public International Law and International Business Law. Herstmonceux Castle is also home for a number of Summer programs like Summer Schools of Archeology, International Health Sciences, and Law.
Queen`s University is one of the leaders in sustainability among Canadian educational institutions. Students` green initiatives and applied research projects are aimed to create a unique healthy atmosphere at all its campuses. The University is also a member of the North American University Climate Change Coalition, that works against harmful ecological habits and global warming.
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According to recent statistics, Queen`s University ranks third in Canada for students’ satisfaction. Maclean`s University Rankings put it in fifth place among medical-doctoral universities in Canada in 2019. The institution is also known for its research, Queen`s is a member of U15 - a group of research universities in the country. It ranks first in medical research income growth and its $1,028.00 million total assets make it one of the richest Canadian universities. Queen`s has 25 research centers that work in the fields of Law, Health, Computing, Physics, International Relations, Environment, and others. The university is proud of its world-famous alumni, leaders in business, science, and technology. For example, Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, visited Queen`s for two years, Gordon Nixon, former president of the Royal Bank of Canada graduated from it.The total number of students at Queen`s University exceeds 25,000. 26 percent of them are international, coming from 80 different countries of the world. The university is proud of its diverse and dynamic learning community. Queen`s University student body is shaped by two main organizations - Alma Mater Society and the Society of Graduate and Professional Students. According to the abovementioned Maclean`s 2019 Rankings, Queen`s has the best offer for extracurricular activities in Canada.
Queen`s University provides 125 Degree programs of all kinds: Bachelor`s, Master`s and Doctoral programs, Graduate Diploma and Juris Doctor programs, Doctor of Medicine program, Postgraduate Medical Education, and Certificate programs. Queen`s ten faculties and schools represent the following areas of study and research: Medicine, Life and Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Education, Humanities, Languages, Business, Creative Arts, Computing, and Law. Field Studies and Internships are also available for Queen`s students.
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Queen`s University International Center offers a wide range of services for international newcomers. Starting from core issues like study permits and visas to international clubs and other cultural events. Student Academic Support Services (SASS) also aid their smooth immersion into Canadian academic life. SASS offers a wide range of services and helpful resources for those students, for whom English is an additional language. These include the practice of English online, EAL appointments and weekly programs, reading and writing computer software, subject-specific academic resources, and even Thesis manager.
Queen`s School of English offers a wide range of short and long-term programs: Academic English Foundations, English for Academic Purposes, Canadian Academic English Experience, Canadian English Experience, and QBridge. English language Admission Requirements at Queen`s University are based on the results of the Test of Facility in English for international students.
More than 90 percent of Queen`s students come from outside Kingston, that`s why the majority of them choose Queen`s Residences for accommodation. About 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students live in 17 of its Residences. All of them are a walking distance from the Campus and its libraries, dining facilities, and the famous Athletics and Recreation Center. Additional accommodation services, available at Queen`s University include a student-to-student housing database, a social network for first-year students, housing tips, and many others. First Aid, Student Constables, Walkhome, and Student Wellness Services guarantee the safety and security of all students living in the Residences.
Tuition Fees vary depending on a chosen program. International student tuition fees start from 665 CAD to 1,616 CAD per unit.
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International Experience Club
