University profile

Queen's University

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Founded in 1841, Queen's University is a university in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. It enrols approximately 35,030 students.

Admission rate
42%
Founded
1841

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Undergraduate tuition — home students
2026-2027, Ontario-resident, Faculty of Arts and Science, All degrees (excluding Computing): $206.82 per unit x 30 units = $6,204.60 (the page's '# Units' and Tuition columns). Tuition only; total with SAL and ancillary is $7,771.11. [Universities Canada/StatCan 2025-26 arts & humanities range for comparison: $6,084-$7,148.]
C$6,205 / year
Undergraduate tuition — international students
2026-2027 Fall/Winter Tuition and Fees, international, Faculty of Arts and Science, All degrees (excluding Computing), Years 1-6: $1,493.66 per unit x 30 units = $44,809.80 (the page's '# Units' column and Tuition column). Tuition only; total with SAL, ancillary and UHIP is $47,324.31. [Universities Canada/StatCan 2025-26 arts & humanities range for comparison: $54,810-$54,810.]
C$44,810 / year
Students enrolled
Total headcount = sum of full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate fall enrolment (FT undergrad 24,788, FT graduate 4,978, PT undergrad 3,859, PT graduate 1,405).
Source: Enrolment by university · as of Fall 2025
35,030
Graduates in work (or further study)
Ontario University Graduate Survey 2022-23 (Ministry of Colleges and Universities): 2020 bachelor's (undergraduate) graduates, employment rate two years after graduation = graduates employed or offered employment / graduates in the labour force.
Source: Ontario University Graduate Survey 2022-23 · as of 2020 graduates, surveyed Dec 2022-Jul 2023
96.7%

Upcoming deadlines

For 2027 entry. Dates can change, so confirm on the source before you apply.

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  • Target date for universities to receive midterm/final 4U/M grades · in 44 days
    OUAC Undergraduate — Group A (Ontario high school; formerly '101'), fall 2027 entry · Group A applicants to Ontario universities: currently taking 1 or more Ontario high school courses, under 21 on or before 31 December 2026, and holding or working toward an OSSD with six 4U/M courses. NOTE: OUAC now runs a single 'Undergraduate application' that sorts applicants into Group A (ex-101) and Group B (ex-105); Group B has no OUAC-wide deadline. · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-27
  • Group A application deadline (equal consideration) · in 94 days
    OUAC Undergraduate — Group A (Ontario high school; formerly '101'), fall 2027 entry · Group A applicants to Ontario universities: currently taking 1 or more Ontario high school courses, under 21 on or before 31 December 2026, and holding or working toward an OSSD with six 4U/M courses. NOTE: OUAC now runs a single 'Undergraduate application' that sorts applicants into Group A (ex-101) and Group B (ex-105); Group B has no OUAC-wide deadline. · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-27
  • Target date for universities to receive final/current full-year 4U/M grades · in 128 days
    OUAC Undergraduate — Group A (Ontario high school; formerly '101'), fall 2027 entry · Group A applicants to Ontario universities: currently taking 1 or more Ontario high school courses, under 21 on or before 31 December 2026, and holding or working toward an OSSD with six 4U/M courses. NOTE: OUAC now runs a single 'Undergraduate application' that sorts applicants into Group A (ex-101) and Group B (ex-105); Group B has no OUAC-wide deadline. · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-27
  • Latest date Group A applicants (applied by the January deadline) can expect a university response · in 227 days
    OUAC Undergraduate — Group A (Ontario high school; formerly '101'), fall 2027 entry · Group A applicants to Ontario universities: currently taking 1 or more Ontario high school courses, under 21 on or before 31 December 2026, and holding or working toward an OSSD with six 4U/M courses. NOTE: OUAC now runs a single 'Undergraduate application' that sorts applicants into Group A (ex-101) and Group B (ex-105); Group B has no OUAC-wide deadline. · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-27

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About the institution

  • Colours: blue, gold, red
  • Affiliations: Association of Commonwealth Universities, Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, Association of Research Libraries, Canadian Association of Research Libraries, Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences (+10 more)
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Outcomes

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission rate at Queen's University?

Queen's University has an admission rate of approximately 42.0%. This figure reflects the overall proportion of applicants who receive an offer of admission.

When was Queen's University founded?

Queen's University was founded in 1841.

How many students attend Queen's University?

Queen's University enrols approximately 35,030 students.

How much is tuition at Queen's University for international students?

Undergraduate tuition for international students at Queen's University is about C$44,810 a year (2026-27, Queen's University Registrar, Undergraduate Tuition & Fees). Fees vary by programme; home students pay a different rate.

What is the official website of Queen's University?

The official website of Queen's University is queensu.ca.

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