Queen's University ／ クイーンズ大学
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| Number of students | Arts and Science: 1 Business: 1 *Updated September 5, 2024 Please make sure to read the important notice before applying. Due to a student visa cap set by the Canadian government, there is no guarantee that you will be able to go on exchange at Canadian universities as planned for the AY 2025-26. |
| Eligibility | Students enrolled in an undergraduate program |
| Period of study | September - April |
| Location | Kingston ON K7L 3N6, Canada |
| University profile | Queenʼs is one of Canadaʼs leading universities, with an international reputation for scholarship, research, social purpose, and spirit. Consistently highly-ranked, Queenʼs is known for its outstanding learning environment. Great teaching, students, community and tradition - these are hallmarks of the Queenʼs experience. The University was established by Royal Charter of Queen Victoria in 1841 - twenty-six years before Canadian confederation. Classes were first held in 1842. Queenʼs has reflected and helped shape Canadian values and policies, educating many notable political and cultural figures. |
| Undergraduate programs open to exchange students | ・Faculty of Arts and Science Faculty of Arts and Science courses are open to exchange students provided that they have the appropriate prerequistes and pending space. Please note availability may be limited in some departments. Students may have the option to take courses from another Faculty; however, the majority of courses must be in the Faculty of Arts and Science. Students are not permitted to enroll in courses offered by the Faculty of Law. ・School of Business Students must already be registered in the same degree program (or at least focusing on the same subject) in their home university. For Smith School of Business, it is strongly recommended that all applicants have successfully completed at least six foundation courses in Business and/or Economics at their home school. Students admitted to Smith School of Business are able to take up to two courses per semester from the Faculty of Arts and Science courses, provided that they have the appropriate prerequisite courses. Please note availability may be limited in some courses. Students must take the majority of their courses within the faculty they are admitted to. |
| Undergraduate programs NOT open to exchange students | Arts and Science exchange students must complete the majority of their course load in the Faculty of Arts and Science. There is limited access to courses in other faculties outside the exchange agreement. These are determined on a case by case basis. Student should be aware that registration in 4th year Arts and Science courses can be difficult. Challenging courses for entry are: Computing, Drama and Music, Economics, Film and Media, Kinesiology, Life Sciences Political Studies, Psychology. Keep in mind, Arts and Science has over 30 academic units to select from. Business exchange students must take more Commerce courses than Arts courses. Smith School of Business course registration for second year courses can be very difficult. Students are not able to enroll in 100 level course or COMM 341 or COMM 401. |
| Graduate programs open to exchange students | N/A |
| Graduate programs NOT open to exchange students | N/A |
| Minimum GPA (UG) | N/A |
| Minimum GPA (G) | N/A |
| Language of instrcution | English |
| Minimum language proficiency (UG) | TOEFL iBT 88 with Reading 20, Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 20, or IELTS 6.5 with no section less than 6.0 *Updated September 5, 2024 *English Language Proficiency test results are valid for a maximum period of two years prior to beginning studies at Queen's. |
| Minimum language proficiency (G) | N/A |
| Academic calendar | FALL SEMESTER: Classes begin: Early September Exams end: End of December WINTER SEMESTER: Classes begin: Early January Exams end: End of April https://www.queensu.ca/registrar/sites/uregwww/files/uploaded_files/pdfs/Sessional%20Dates/2024-25/OURCoreAcadSessionalDates_2024-2025.pdf |
| Important university website for exchange students | Faculty of Arts and Science: http://www.queensu.ca/ipo/incoming-students
School of Business: https://smith.queensu.ca/international/incoming-exchange.php
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| Dormitory information | https://www.queensu.ca/campuslife/housing https://residences.housing.queensu.ca/coming-to-residence/how-to-apply/applications-by-student-type/exchange-students/ |
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