International Students

 

Queen's University is a world-class institution whose alumni are spread across the globe in over 155 countries. 

We take great pride and pleasure in welcoming students to Queen's, to Kingston, and to Canada.

Here you can find information on services and programs that will help you make the most of your time with us.

• Citizenship

  If you are not a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident (Landed Immigrant), or a person registered as an Indian within the meaning of the Indian Act, you are charged the international fee (see Undergraduate Tuition Fees - International or Graduate Tuition Fees - International).   A number of exemptions may apply to International students. A short description of each of these categories follows. Each of these cases must be examined individually by fee assessment staff in the Office of the University Registrar, in Gordon Hall.   International students who qualify for an exemption are charged domestic fees (see relevant Domestic fees schedule on the Fees section of our website. International students with questions about their fees or payments can contact the Office of the University Registrar by telephone at 613-533-6894 or by fax at 613-533-2068.

• Exemption Categories

  To be exempt from the international fee rate, a person must fall into one of the exemption categories. A complete listing can be viewed in the following PDF:   International Fee Exemption Categories (17 KB)

• Status Changes

  If your status in Canada changes during the term it must be reported with supporting documents to the Office of the University Registrar.   Documentation must be provided before the Ontario government enrolment count dates to affect fees for that term:   Undergraduate Students Graduate Students 01 November 01 November 01 February 01 February 25 May 30 June 23 July

• Tuition Bursaries (Graduate Students only)

  New Students entering in May 1996 or later receiving tuition bursaries will receive them through 6 terms for Master's students and 12 terms for Doctoral students subject to satisfactory progress.

• Queen's University International Centre (QUIC)

  The Queen's University International Centre (QUIC), provides non-academic support to international students, staff and their families. QUIC also promotes and supports the study and work abroad activities of Queen's students, staff and faculty.   Services for international students include: University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP),  Orientation and welcome activities, advising and immigration information, English Language Support, trips and club support. Through its activities the Centre promotes an internationally-informed and cross-culturally sensitive university community.    To find out more about all the services available for International Students and those interested in studying, working, volunteering, interning or teaching abroad please visit the QUIC website.

• International Housing Program

  The International Housing Office, located in the Queen's University International Centre (QUIC), offers information regarding housing to all in-coming Queen's International community members.  The Office provides resources to find temporary accommodation as well as off-campus housing for up to two terms, and to clarify housing terms.  The International Housing Office provides an online listing that assists Queen's International community members with their off-campus housing search.  Out-going students may use the listing to post their accommodation sublet prior to departure.   For further information on this service, please contact the International Housing Coordinator. Telephone: +1-613-533-2604 Web:  http://quic.queensu.ca/resource/housing.asp Email: ihc@queensu.ca

• Health Insurance

  Graduate and Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students:
  All international students registered at Queen's University and residing in Ontario during their period of study are required to enrol in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) - participation is mandatory for both the student and their dependants residing in Ontario. UHIP is a basic health insurance plan comparable to the Ontario provincial health plan provided to residents. Only those students who provide proof that they are covered by a comparable plan can waive UHIIP.  See http://www.uhip.ca/exempted.aspx for the current list of comparable plans.   All international students must complete a UHIP application, either in person at the Queen's University International Centre (QUIC), or online at http://quic.queensu.ca  before their registration can begin.   In 2012/2013, the annual fee is: student, $684; student plus one dependant, $1,368; student plus two or more dependants, $2,052. A single premium, if applicable, must be added to the minimum payment required in order to register.   The applicable health coverage premium will be added to your student fee account upon completion of your UHIP application and this amount is also due with your minimum registration payment, which is required to register.  This payment is due before August 1, click on the link for additional information on this payment requirement for  graduate students, and for undergraduate students.    Within your first few days on campus, you must come to the Queen's University International Centre (QUIC) to finalize your health insurance for registration.  You will receive a temporary copy of your health coverage that can be used for doctor and hospital visits until your UHIP card arrives to QUIC.  UHIP coverage will begin on the first day of the month in which your university study begins, but can begin as early as the 10th of the month prior to your program start at no additional charge.  If you enrol late, you will pay premiums retroactive to the first day of the month in which your university term begins.  Dependants of a student must also be enrolled in UHIP if they cannot demonstrate they have comparable coverage as noted above.  All new UHIP applications for dependants (spouse/children) must be completed at the Queen's University International Centre (QUIC) within 30 days of arrival in Canada or a $500 late-payment fee will be assessed along with the retroactive payments.
  Exchange Students to Queen's:
  All international students registered at Queen's University and residing in Ontario during their period of study are required to enrol in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) - participation is mandatory for both the student and their dependants while residing in Ontario.    Exchange students must purchase UHIP coverage for the total number of terms that they are attending Queen's University.   For a single student coverage in 2012/2013; 1 term of UHIP is $228, 2 terms is $456, and annual coverage in $684.   All exchange students must complete a UHIP application, either in person at the Queen's University International Centre (QUIC), or online at http://quic.queensu.ca/incoming/uhip-studentpre-registration.asp and submit payment before the registration can begin.   In addition, you may choose to opt into either the undergraduate (AMS) or  graduate (SGPS)  supplementary health and dental plans, that will cover the cost of prescription drugs and emergency health needs outside Ontario or Canada, among other things. There are deadlines and fees for opting into these plans; please see their respective websites for more information:    Alma Mater Society (AMS) - http://www.myams.org/society/about-your-ams/hd-plan Society of Graduate and Professional (SGPS) - http://www.sgps.ca/health/
  Returning Canadians and Landed Immigrants
  You are eligible to apply for free provincial health insurance (OHIP) while residing in Ontario if your period of residence in Ontario is longer than six months from your date of entry into Ontario. The Queen's University International Centre (QUIC) has OHIP application forms - which must be submitted in person to the regional Ministry of Health in Kingston after your arrival in Ontario.   OHIP coverage, after application at the OHIP regional office in Kingston, will normally begin 3 months after your arrival date.   WARNING: THE OHIP CARD WILL SHOW AN EXPIRY DATE.   During the 3-month OHIP waiting period, you must have a health insurance plan that will provide adequate protection while you are registered as a Queen's student. You should bring some evidence of insurance coverage, in case of an emergency. If you have no health insurance valid in Ontario during that waiting period, you are required to enrol in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP); the cost for 3 months' of single coverage is $180
  Contacting the Queen's University International Centre (QUIC)
  Located in the John Deutsch University Centre, the Queen's University International Centre's (QUIC) office for UHIP enrolment is closed on Monday, 02 September (Labour Day).   Regular Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.   Telephone: +1-613-533-2604 Web:   http://quic.queensu.ca/incoming/uhip.asp  Email:  uhip@queensu.ca

• Queen's International

  Queen's International Website

• Contact Us

  Address:
  Gordon Hall, Room 125 Queen's University 74 Union Street, Kingston, Ontario   K7L 3N6 Canada
  Telephone / Fax:
  General Inquiries: 613.533.2040 Transcripts: 613.533.2219 Tuition and Fees: 613.533.6894   Fax:      613.533.2068
  E-mail:
  General Inquiries: solus@queensu.ca   Transcripts:  transcpt@queensu.ca   Tuition and Fees:  fees@queensu.ca