History
Founded in 1841 by royal charter from Queen Victoria, Queen’s University is one of Canada’s oldest and most prestigious institutions. From its roots as a small college in Kingston, Ontario, it has grown into a leading research-intensive university known for academic excellence, innovation, and leadership—shaping thinkers and leaders across Canada and around the world.
Education
Top students from across Canada and 120+ countries come to Queen’s for flexible, enriching academic paths. With 100+ undergraduate programs across six faculties, students explore fields like music, astrophysics, commerce, or engineering, and can enhance their degrees with certificates in business, law, global action, or innovation.
Opportunities go beyond the classroom—students can study abroad through 220+ exchange partnerships in 50+ countries or gain experience through internships, research, and innovation programs like the Queen’s Innovation Centre Summer Initiative. Whether pursuing dual degrees, fieldwork, or global learning, Queen’s students shape their education to fit their goals.
Research
As a member of the U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities, Queen’s is at the forefront of global research. Areas of research strength include:
- Artificial intelligence and computing
- Mental health and public health
- Energy and environmental sustainability
- Social justice, equity, and inclusion
- Biomedical sciences and engineering
- Global development and governance
Queen’s emphasizes experiential learning and undergraduate involvement in research, with nearly 400 courses offering direct participation in faculty-led projects.
Career
Queen’s Career Services empowers students and alumni to achieve their career goals through tailored resources and support. Students benefit from:
- Access to the Queen’s Undergraduate Internship Program (QUIP)
- Career fairs and networking events with hundreds of employers
- Resume and interview coaching
- Alumni mentorship and industry connections
- 92.9% of graduates employed within six months (2024)
Graduates find roles at top global organizations including Google, Deloitte, Apple, NASA, and the Government of Canada.
Top reasons to study here
- Queen’s is one of Canada’s oldest degree-granting institutions, and has influenced Canadian higher education since 1841.
- We are researchers, scholars, artists, professors and students with an ambitious spirit who want to develop ideas that can make a difference in the world
- Queen’s balances excellence in undergraduate studies with well-established and innovative graduate programs, all within a dynamic learning environment.
Queen's University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #191 Ranking
- 119 Masters
- 89 Scholarships
- 1,155 Academic Staff
- 28,715 Students
- 3,381 Students (int'l)
- 16,046 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Queen's University Overview
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Queen's University Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 40 reviews
- 5 Star 17 Reviews
- 4 Star 18 Reviews
- 3 Star 3 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 2 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.1
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.3
- Student Diversity 4.1
- Quality of Student Life 4.5
- Career Development 4.3
Great education and campus life
The Bachelor of Health Sciences program provided a great educational basis in holistic health to pursue future studies in healthcare research. The professors were all very passionate and eager to engage with students. The academic advisors were also very helpful. Campus life is also very vibrant, with lots of clubs, sports, and activities. To improve, Queen's can ensure that there are enough study spaces, the libraries were often very full.
A personal opinion from a student that studied in QIU
The university is currently improving. They accept our comments and feedbacks making us feel respected overall. Although they seems going easy on most student, they still have strict evaluation method in assessing our academic. It is also advisable to be learning from this university as it also care about the students mental health as well,especially with the mentor-mentee sessions. They do provide a lot of guide when the student face difficulties. Moreover, this university also do put a lot of effort in promoting harmony among the students. Therefore, even though there are a lot of International student in this university, we would still treat each other with respect. Lastly, this university practice Only-English policy where only English language is allowed to be speaked, except during the foreign language classes.
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Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
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Queen's University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Climbed 2 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 209 | 193 | 191 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | 201 | 201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 251 | 301 | 301 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 359 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
Student Wellness Services (SWS), in Mitchell Hall, supports students’ physical and mental health. It offers medical appointments with doctors, nurses, and nurse practitioners; mental health counselling; and wellness coaching. Students also have 24/7 access to mental health support through Empower Me.
All students must have health insurance. Ontario residents use OHIP; international students have UHIP. All have extended health and dental insurance through the Alma Mater Society (AMS) or Society of Graduate and Professional Students (SGPS), covering prescriptions, vision, dental, and mental health supports.
Queen’s Student Accessibility Services assists students with disabilities needing accommodations or guidance
Housing services
Queen’s has 18 residence buildings (16 on main campus, 2 on West Campus), housing over 4,500 students. International and Indigenous students are guaranteed residence in first year. Students choose their rooms through a self-selection process. Residences offer live-in Dons, common rooms, academic support, and Living-Learning Communities based on shared interests. All are a short walk from academic buildings and dining halls.
Many upper-year students live off campus. The Off-Campus Living Advisor in Mitchell Hall helps with tenant rights, housing, and independent living. The First Year Off-Campus Community Lounge offers support and programming for first-year off-campus students.
Library services
Queen’s University Library gives students access to millions of resources across five libraries: Stauffer (humanities & social sciences), Douglas (engineering & applied science), Bracken Health Sciences, Lederman Law, and the Education Library. The Adaptive Technology Centre supports students with disabilities by providing tools like braille, text-to-speech, and magnification devices.
Medical services
Queen's Student Wellness Services (formerly "Health, Counselling, and Disability Services" or "HCDS") supports the personal, academic, and social development of students at Queen's University by providing a range of programs and services. Our mission is to provide a welcoming, confidential, and integrated service that is responsive to the needs of students.
Campus life
Queen’s is in Kingston, Ontario, a historic city on Lake Ontario. Known as the “Limestone City,” it offers a safe, student-friendly atmosphere with a lively arts scene, waterfront parks, and a vibrant downtown of shops, cafes, and restaurants—all within walking distance of campus.
Kingston is a true university town where students form a large part of the community. It hosts festivals, live music, theatre, and outdoor markets year-round. The city is centrally located, with Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal just two to three hours away.
Students get around easily by foot, bike, or bus (transit included in student fees via AMS bus pass). Many live off campus nearby after the first year, strengthening community ties.
Sports facilities
Queen’s offers excellent sports and recreation facilities through the Athletics & Recreation Centre (ARC)—one of the largest university athletic centers in Canada. The ARC includes fitness studios, cardio and weight training areas, a swimming pool, squash and racquetball courts, and multiple gymnasiums.
Students can participate in a wide range of intramural sports at various levels of competition, or try out for one of Queen’s varsity teams, the Queen’s Gaels, which compete in U SPORTS and Ontario University Athletics (OUA). Whether training for competition or staying active with friends, Queen’s makes it easy for all students to get involved in sports and recreation.
Student clubs
With 300+ student-run clubs, Queen’s students engage in learning beyond the classroom by joining clubs, competing in academic challenges, playing varsity and intramural sports, and taking on leadership roles. Groups include cultural organizations like the African Caribbean Students Association and Queen’s Chinese Students’ Association; performance groups like Queen’s Players and the Competitive Dance Team; academic clubs such as DECA and the Space Conference; and advocacy groups including the Black Academic Society and Education on Queer Issues Project.
Clubs help students meet new people, build leadership, teamwork skills, and create lasting campus impact .First-year students are encouraged to get involved.
Accreditation
Queen’s University is a fully accredited Canadian public university, authorized to confer degrees by the Government of Ontario. It is a member of Universities Canada and the Council of Ontario Universities. Its programs are regularly reviewed and held to the highest standards of academic and professional excellence.