🇨🇦 Queen's University — Tuition, Scholarships & Visa Pathway for International Students
QS 2027 #179 · CAD $44,810–59,284 a year · Kingston
Quick Facts
| Location | Kingston, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Global Ranking | #179 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026). |
| International Students | 3,300+ international students out of roughly 28,000 total, drawn from over 100 countries, particularly in business and engineering. |
| English Requirement | Typically IELTS 6.5+ overall, varies by program. |
Tuition for International Students (2026-27)
CAD $44,810–59,284 per year (2026-27 international tuition (Arts & Science to Engineering)). Source: Queen's 2026-27 tuition, via SettleCanada, checked 30 October 2026. Add at least CAD $23,448 a year for living costs (study visa minimum; source below).
Scholarships
Queen's offers entrance scholarships for high-achieving international students, generally awarded automatically on admission — the Smith School of Business also runs program-specific awards.
Cost of Living in Kingston
Kingston's estimated annual living costs run roughly CAD $18,000-27,000 (excluding tuition), meaningfully lower than Toronto or Vancouver — a genuine practical advantage for a school this well-regarded, since it partly offsets tuition costs that sit at the higher end of Canadian universities. Kingston's smaller-city setting (population under 250,000) also means a shorter, cheaper commute and a tighter-knit international student community than the sprawl of a major metro campus offers.
Visa & Post-Study Work Pathway
Queen's graduates are eligible for the PGWP, with strong employer recognition in Ontario and nationally, particularly from Smith School of Business alumni networks feeding into Express Entry.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Queen's University good for international students?
Queen's University is ranked #179 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 9th of the 20 universities in Canada covered on VisaCalc. International tuition runs CAD $44,810–59,284 a year depending on the program. After graduating: post-Graduation Work Permit: up to 3 years after a 2+ year program (field-of-study rules apply to most college grads). Whether it is a good fit depends on your program, budget and career plans; use the cost calculator and comparison charts on this page.
What tuition does Queen's University charge international students?
CAD $44,810–59,284 per year (2026-27 international tuition (Arts & Science to Engineering)), checked 30 October 2026.
What IELTS score do I need for Queen's University?
Typically IELTS 6.5+ overall, varies by program.
Can I work in Canada after graduating from Queen's University?
Queen's graduates are eligible for the PGWP, with strong employer recognition in Ontario and nationally, particularly from Smith School of Business alumni networks feeding into Express Entry.
Is Queen's a good choice specifically for a Canadian MBA?
Smith School of Business is one of Queen's strongest specific reputational draws, particularly for MBA and commerce programs — its alumni network is a genuine advantage for job placement in Ontario's finance and consulting sectors specifically, beyond what the university's overall QS ranking alone would suggest.
See the full Canada university landscape and visa pathway.
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Worked example: a full degree at Queen's University
An international student starting a 4-year bachelor's at the lowest fee shown, budgeting the official visa living-cost figure. Rates are converted at the 29 Oct 2026 reference rates; use the calculator above to change any assumption.
| Tuition | C$44,810 a year (lowest rate in the published range: 2026-27 international tuition (Arts & Science to Engineering)) |
| Living costs | C$23,448 a year (IRCC study permit minimum for one person outside Quebec, from 1 Sept 2026 (Quebec: $24,617)) |
| Years | 4 (typical bachelor's length) |
| Total, fees flat | C$273,032 ≈ ₹1.86 crore ≈ $194,772 |
| Total if costs rise 4% a year | C$289,855 ≈ ₹1.97 crore |
| Most expensive programme, same assumptions | C$330,928 ≈ ₹2.25 crore |
The visa living-cost figure is a legal minimum, not a comfortable budget. Scholarships are not deducted.
Sources
- Queen's 2026-27 tuition, via SettleCanada
- Narcity: Canadian universities in QS 2027
- CIC News: study permit funds rise to $23,448
- Exchange rates: open.er-api.com reference rates, 29 Oct 2026
How we checked this page
Fees for Queen's University come from the Queen's 2026-27 tuition, via SettleCanada; the QS 2027 position from Narcity: Canadian universities in QS 2027; living costs from CIC News: study permit funds rise to $23,448. Checked on 30 October 2026. Course-level fees vary, so confirm your exact program on the official Queen's University website before paying anything. VisaCalc is independent of Queen's University. Not admissions or immigration advice.