Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
Queen’s University is its own community; 175 years of tradition, academic excellence, research and beautiful waterfront campus with limestone buildings and modern facilities. Rather than passively absorbing knowledge, Queen’s students learn how to investigate and think for themselves, putting their newly acquired knowledge to work.
Located in Kingston, Ontario, Queen’s is one of Canada’s oldest degree-granting institutions. Described by students as both “quaint” and “eclectic,” Kingston is big enough to provide all the conveniences of modern life, and small enough for students to feel instantly comfortable and at home.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Winter Term | January–April |
| Semester 2 | Fall Term | September–December |
View the Queen's academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
Queen's has online resources to help get the most out of your exchange:
- Exchange student handbook (on right of page)
- Queen's campus life
- Faculty of Arts and Science Fact Sheets (on right of page)
- Smith School of Business Fact Sheets (under Resources section)
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Student testimonials
- B International StudiesSemester 1, 2023
Going to class in -20 degrees whilst it was snowing is also something I will remember for quite some time.
- B Business Management / International Hotel and Tourism ManagementSemester 2, 2022
- B Business Management/ArtsSemester 2, 2019
A life changing -20 degree, snowy experience, completely different to anything I had done before, which led to many lifelong friendships and memories being made.
Full-time study load
15 credits at Queen's is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at Queen's.
Study Options
You must choose one admission faculty from the available list. Further details are outlined in the Additional Academic Information section below.
Semester Restrictions
Due to study permit caps introduced by the Government of Canada, admission for a full-year exchange at Queen's University cannot be guaranteed. Please take this into consideration when deciding on the duration of your exchange.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the relevant Queen's course catalogue if courses do not appear in the database:
- Faculty of Arts and Science
- Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences
- Smith School of Business - Smith course catalogue
Search the Credit Precedent Database to find courses offered by your host university that have been previously approved for credit at UQ. The database should be used as a general guide only.
You must still check the host university course catalogue to see if courses from the Credit Precedent Database are still on offer and in the correct semester of your exchange.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Accommodation
Students at Queen's often live in on-campus student housing, however you can choose to live off-campus while studying abroad. Queen's has a variety of support services and information to help students find the right accommodation.
Cost of living
To help students prepare for exchange, Queen's has provided an estimate of basic living costs for students in Kingston.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Queen's Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) is mandatory for all international members of the Queen's community.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Contact the High Commission of Canada for visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)