International 

 "Throughout their educational program, Queen's students

will be exposed to a rich variety of perspectives and opinion,

through their interactions with students from a wide range of international backgrounds, both on campus and abroad. International students 

and returning study-abroad students will contribute to the internationalization of our classrooms. Student exchanges, studies at the Bader International Study Centre at Herstmonceux, and many other international opportunities will ensure that our students are capable of functioning effectively in an international context."

"Together, we can and will engage the world."

Excerpted from "Engaging the World", Queen's Strategic Plan

As evidenced by the excerpt above, Queen’s places a strong emphasis on providing students with opportunities to gain international experience. The University has a robust program of international exchange, involving bilateral agreements with about 130 universities in 35 countries. The University also has access to a further 30 universities through consortial exchanges.

Queen’s operates an international campus, the Bader International Study Centre (BISC), at Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, UK. This campus has a capacity of 180 students per term and offers high-quality programs in humanities, social sciences, business and law. Two special features are small class size and a rich program of field study that is integral to every course. The ISC accepts students from universities around the world.

About 1,400 Queen’s students per year go abroad for independent study, internships, field trips and other activities – this amounts to about 10 per cent of Queen’s undergraduate enrolment.

Queen’s students are drawn from all across Canada and approximately 100 countries around the world. International enrolment is approximately 16 per cent at the graduate level and 4.5 per cent at the undergraduate level.

Queen's encourages and provides support for numerous program initiatives designed to internationalize the curriculum and the learning environment.

The Queen’s University International Centre (QUIC) provides many programs and services to support the international student population and domestic students interested in studying, volunteering, or working abroad. QUIC also provides resources for students who are seeking to deepen their international engagement by participating in activities on campus that would expose them to a global perspective.