Queen's University Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

Once the graduate applicants have completed all the sections of their application then they can submit the Queen’s University application. Note that Queen’s University application fee is CAD 110. This is a non-refundable application fee and can be paid online through a Visa or Mastercard number. After submitting the application fee and the required documents, the applicants can check the status of their application.

As a requirement for Queen’s University admission, international students are required to submit English language proficiency scores. However, if the applicants meet the specified English language requirements, then they can be exempted from the submission of English language test scores. Queen’s University IELTS requirement along with the other test scores are listed below:

Particularly, for Queen’s University Master of Finance program, there is no application fee involved. Queen University follows a rolling admission policy for this course and applications are considered as they are received. Also, note admission to this programme is highly competitive. An applicant’s file for Queen University’s Master of Finance course must have the following:

• Resume
• An official transcript from each post-secondary institute attended sent by the Registrar of the institute directly to the university
• Proof of successful completion of GMAT or CFA Level 1
• Two references
• A cover letter
• English language proficiency requirement
• A 30-minute interview with a member of the programme team, which the student’s application advisor shall work with them to book

Officially, Queen’s University acceptance rate has not been specified, however, according to the unofficial sources, Queen’s University Canada acceptance rate is around 89%. This means that Queen’s University is somewhat selective when it comes to admissions. So, in order to take admission to Queen’s University, meet the eligibility requirements and submit the application as per the deadline.

Queen’s University admission decisions shall be made till Mid-May for undergraduate courses. For Queen’s University admissions for postgraduate courses, once the application is complete and documents are received by the university, the application will be assessed. The applicants shall be informed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs by email about whether or not they are being offered admission.

Queen’s University fees for international students for some of the popular courses can be checked from the table given below:

Cost of Living: Given below are the estimated living expenses for Queen’s University. The cost for books and supplies will vary from program to program, however, other expenses for a typical single student are given below. Depending on a student’s personal situation, the costs may vary. 

Read: Cost of Living in Canada for Indian Students 

International students are eligible for some of the Automatic Admission Scholarship. Some of these Queen’s University scholarships for undergraduate students are given below:

• Principal’s Scholarship: CAD 10,000 (Annual Value)
• Engineering International Admission Award: 20 awards valued at CAD 15,000 and 5 awards are valued at CAD 25,000
• Arts and Science International Admission Award: 75 awards valued at CAD 15,000 and 25 awards valued at CAD 25,000

Read: Top Canada Scholarships for International Students 

Queen's University admission requirements for international students are given below:

Undergraduate Admissions 

• Indian students must have an All India Senior School Certificate (granted by CBSE) or the Indian School Certificate (awarded by CISCE). Class 12 State Board Exams with excellent results shall also be considered individually
• Interim marks or predicted Class 12 grades or pre-board exam results shall be used to calculate the admission average for those applicants currently attending secondary school
• Final Class 12 board exams shall be used for secondary school graduates

Graduate Admissions

For admission to a master’s program, the applicants must hold second-class standing in any of the following degrees awarded by:

• An Honors Bachelor’s degree in Arts and Science
• A bachelor’s degree in Applied Science or Law
• A degree of Doctor of Medicine
• Or Equivalent

The qualifications of an applicant who has a Bachelor’s general degree with not less than a B grade average and has completed one academic year of satisfactory full-time study as a qualifying student may be considered equivalent. 

Read: Eligibility Criteria to Study in Canada 

In order to take admission to Queen’s University MSc in Computing, students must meet the following entry requirements:

• University transcripts
• Graduation certificates (if applicable)
• Two letters of academic reference
• A statement of interest
• An Honor’s bachelor’s degree and second-class standing or higher. International students must have a minimum ‘A’ standing (first-class)
• Applicants with a strong undergraduate background in Computing Science are accepted as full MSc students
• GRE score is not required

Minimum Admission Requirements: As the minimum Queen’s University admission requirements, students must have the following:

• An undergraduate degree with a concentration in Computing Science and
• A high upper second-class standing

Ideally, students must have also taken at least two advanced courses in applications areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Database Theory, or Computer Graphics

To submit Queen’s University application, the applicants must follow the steps given below:

For Undergraduate Admissions

• First of all, research and explore Queen’s University programs
• Then, check admission requirements
• Next, apply online at OUAC
• After applying, the applicants are required to keep an eye on their email as Queen’s University communicates with students in that way
• Then, activate the Net id
• Next, submit supplementary information
• Then, check the to-do list and application status
• Also, provide the English language proficiency test scores

For Postgraduate Admissions

• Firstly, start the application. Do check the deadlines before filling out Queen’s University application
• Then, compile the documents as required such as transcripts, letters of recommendation, and any additional information or documentation as required by the program
• Also, provide the English language test results
• Then, complete the online application by uploading all the documents and paying the application fee
• Lastly, check the application status

Read: How to Apply for UG & PG Courses in Canada?

For admission to Queen’s University MBA course, there is no application fee. Admission to the MBA programme of Queen’s University is competitive. To submit Queen’s University application for MBA course, students are required to submit the following things:

• Completed application form
• A current resume
• Official transcripts sent from each post-secondary institute that students must have attended
• Official test results of GMAT / GRE
• TOEFL iBT (100 overall, with a minimum of 24 in Speaking and Writing) / IELTS (7.0)
• Cover letter
• Two professional references
• Two video questions and one written response
• Personal interview

The full-time MBA course at Queen’s University requires the GMAT score in order to be eligible for admission. But, in special cases, Queen’s University shall consider the GRE in combination with a strong profile. Majority of students have GMAT scores in excess of 600. The competitive recommendation that Queen’s University has mentioned is 315+ on the Combined Verbal and Quantitative section.

As a Queen’s University admissions requirement, the applicants who wish to be considered for admission to graduate programs must hold the minimum qualifications as mentioned by the university. Programs / departments shall require higher qualifications and / or require applicants to write the GRE. So, to know about the requirements of GRE, students must check the respective pages of the course.

Queen’s University admission requirements for MBA course are given below:

• A four-year undergraduate degree from a recognised university. But, note that some universities only award three-year degree, and therefore, the Admissions Committee shall make a decision as per the suitability of the undergraduate degree
• Successful candidates shall typically possess a minimum B+ average (roughly equivalent to 75%) in the final two years of an undergraduate program
• Work experience of a minimum of two years. However, the university will consider the applications from exceptional candidates with less than two years of experience
• Two professional references from previous or current employers
• GMAT / GRE test score
• TOEFL / IELTS / PTE

To take admission to Queen’s University Master of Finance admissions requirements:

• An undergraduate degree from an accredited university
• At least 2 years of work experience, however, exceptional applicants with less experience may be considered
• GMAT or CFA Level 1
• English language proficiency