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Join Smith Engineering at Queen’s University, one of Canada’s most prestigious engineering programs. Study alongside world-class professors and peers in a rigorous, supportive environment. With 96% of Engineering graduates employed within two years of graduation, you’ll gain the technical skills, design experience, and global network to launch your engineering career anywhere in the world.
Choose how you start your engineering degree. Enter through General First Year, which gives you a shared foundation in engineering and guaranteed choice among 10 disciplines at the end of first year, or apply through a Direct Entry pathway to begin in your selected program from day one. Explore the options below to find the pathway that works for you.
Queen’s International Student Commitment
Queen’s is committed to providing you with an outstanding experience with support from application through to graduation and beyond.
- Automatic scholarships and awards for international students with an average of 90%+
- Optional 12 - 16 month paid internships to set you up for career success.
- First-year residence guarantee and early move-in so you can settle in with confidence
- Immigration advising and pre-arrival support to help you get here smoothly
- Access to workshops, mentorship, and cultural events through the Queen’s University International Centre (QUIC)
- Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program Support
- Tailored academic and career guidance to help you thrive from day one
General First Year and Guaranteed Discipline Choice
Chemical Engineering
Also available as Direct Entry.
Learn to design, control, and optimize processes to generate products such as energy, materials, food, pharmaceuticals, and biomedical devices. You can work on any scale, from micro-scale chemical reactions to mass manufacturing.
Civil Engineering
Also available as Direct Entry.
Learn how to design, plan, and create our built world while protecting the natural environment. Civil engineering addresses the present challenges in environmental, geotechnical, hydrotechnical, and structural engineering, including climate change.
Computer Engineering
Also available as Direct Entry.
Study digital systems and embedded computing. Build real-world solutions in ELEC 470: Computer Architecture and use hardware like FPGAs and Raspberry Pi in hands-on labs.
Electrical Engineering
Also available as Direct Entry.
Electrical engineers apply electromagnetic theory and advanced mathematics to design products ranging from nanoelectronics to communications systems, robotics, electric vehicles and power generation.
Engineering Chemistry
The only program of its kind in North America, Engineering Chemistry graduates are accredited as both chartered chemists and professional engineers. Get a strong foundation in two disciplines, covering organic and inorganic chemistry, reactivity, structural determination, and molecular materials.
Engineering Physics
Combine practical engineering skills with deep scientific knowledge. Courses in quantum mechanics, laser optics, and nanotechnology will prepare you for an engineering career in leading technologies.
Geological Engineering
Combine core engineering fundamentals with broad geological knowledge. You will study physics, chemistry, applied mathematics, and natural processes such as earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, and mountain formation.
Mathematics and Engineering
You will learn to analyze and solve engineering problems requiring sophisticated mathematical skills, such as those involving modern communications, control, and mechatronic systems, as well as emerging areas such as artificial intelligence and data science.
Mechanical Engineering
Also available as Direct Entry.
Learn how motion, energy, and materials work together. Utilize the Thermo-Fluids Lab and Additive Manufacturing Lab to tackle real-world builds in MECH 393: Mechanical Design.
Mining Engineering
Also available as Direct Entry.
Design sustainable resource extraction systems. Utilize mine design software, explore environmental labs, and participate in field experiences such as the Underground Mine Tour.
Direct Entry Only
Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering
Blend mechanical, electrical, and software systems. Take MRE-exclusive hands-on courses, work with robotic arms, and program smart systems using PLCs and motion control tech.
Engineering. Reimagined.
At Smith Engineering, we are Reimagining Engineering Education to create a new generation of leaders with the confidence and ability to address complex, global challenges with deep technical knowledge, awareness of societal factors and a multi-disciplinary approach to problem solving.
About Queen’s University
Top 10 in Canada
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QS World University Rankings 2026
1st in Canada
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Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026
95%
employment rate six months after graduation
Average across all Queen’s programs
89.1%
highest graduation rate in Canada
Maclean’s 2025
3200
international students from 120+ countries
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