Queen’s University

Queen’s University is a public research university in Kingston, Ontario, on the shore of Lake Ontario. Founded in 1841, it is one of Canada’s oldest universities, known for close student-faculty ties and a strong sense of campus tradition.

For Nepali students, that means smaller class sizes than many larger Canadian universities, an active international student community, and hands-on support from application through graduation.

Here’s what you need to know about studying at Queen’s.

Queen’s is organized into six faculties and schools: Arts and Science, the Smith School of Business, the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Faculty of Law, and the Faculty of Education.

Popular choices for Nepali students include the Smith School of Business (Commerce/BBA and MBA), Engineering through the Common First Year program, Computer Science in the School of Computing, and the Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc).

Each faculty has its own academic advisors who help students build a course plan around their goals — worth booking a meeting with once you’re accepted.

Beyond general reputation, Queen’s holds direct program accreditations that matter for employability. The Smith School of Business holds triple accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA — a distinction held by a small number of business schools worldwide.

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science’s undergraduate programs are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB), meaning graduates meet the academic requirements to become a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada.

Queen’s is also one of Canada’s U15 universities, a group of research-intensive institutions that together account for the majority of university research funding in the country.

Nepali students apply to Queen’s the same way as other international applicants.

You’ll need academic transcripts from your secondary school (or any post-secondary institution you’ve attended) and proof of English proficiency — most programs require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL iBT of 88. The Smith School of Business sets a higher bar: IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100.

Admission requirements vary by program, so it’s worth checking with the specific faculty or department once you’ve shortlisted your program.

Meeting the minimum requirements doesn’t guarantee admission — Queen’s is competitive, and admissions committees also look at extracurricular involvement, community service, and leadership experience.

Ready to start your application to Queen’s? Goreto Educational Consultancy can guide you through each step, from choosing your program to preparing your visa application.

Queen’s automatically considers most incoming international undergraduate students for entrance scholarships and awards — there’s no separate scholarship application for the majority of these.

Students with a strong academic average (generally 90%+) are the most competitive for these automatic awards, which are applied directly to tuition.

Graduate students aren’t left out either: incoming international PhD students receive guaranteed funding for the length of their program, provided they remain in good academic standing.

Our counsellors at Goreto Educational Consultancy can help you understand which scholarships you may qualify for and how to strengthen your application.

Queen’s guarantees a residence spot for international students who receive their offer of admission by around the start of June, and residence includes 18 buildings with a range of room types.

Most first-year students live on or near campus, which makes it easier to settle in before navigating Kingston’s off-campus rental market.

If you prefer or need off-campus housing, the Queen’s University International Centre (QUIC) offers resources and listings to help you find a place in Kingston.

Queen’s University is a well-regarded institution with a long-standing reputation for academic excellence and research.

Its range of academic programs, dedicated faculty, and campus facilities make it an appealing choice for students from around the world — including Nepal.

The university aims to give students a well-rounded education that prepares them for their careers, whatever field they choose — arts, science, engineering, business, health sciences, or law.

With a history going back to 1841 and a close-knit campus community, Queen’s offers a supportive environment to learn and grow.

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