Why Choose Arts and Science

Facts and Figures

With a 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics and 51 Canada Research and Canada Excellence Research Chairs, Queen's offers students the opportunity to work with experts in over 20 university- and faculty-based research centres.

Facilities

Queen’s provides graduate students with access to world-class research facilities, specialized centres and institutes, and extensive library resources that support innovative and interdisciplinary discovery. These spaces provide the tools and expertise needed to advance research across disciplines.

Graduate Students

Grad students make up 18% of total enrolment at Queen's, having the highest Master's and second highest PhD degree completion rates in Canada with over 90% of students reporting their academic experience as good to excellent.

Alumni Network

Queen's alumni offer graduate students mentorship and a world-wide network of contacts. Queen's community, services, and supports extend beyond graduation, with a global network that stretches across 154 countries.

Showcase Your Research

Queen’s offers graduate students opportunities to showcase their research, connect with diverse audiences, and develop skills in communicating their work through conferences, research showcases, and other events.

Student Experience

In grad school at Queen's, you will be among a community of over 4,200 graduate students. You will work alongside our world-renowned, award-winning professors, with opportunities for professional development and access to resources to help you achieve your academic and career goals.

Programs & Degrees

Arts and Science offers more than 60 graduate programs, providing an extraordinary range of educational possibilities across computing, creative arts, languages, humanities, social sciences, and physical and natural sciences. With diverse areas of study and opportunities for interdisciplinary exploration, you can find a program that aligns with your academic interests and future goals.

Program and Degree Options

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International Applicants

Graduate studies at Queen’s bring together students from more than 70 countries, creating a vibrant community shaped by diverse perspectives and shared curiosity. Learn alongside peers from around the world who enrich the academic experience with their unique experiences and ideas.

International Applicants

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Campus Life

At Queen’s, campus life combines the close-knit community and charm of a small town with the energy, culture and opportunities of a larger city. Queen’s Arts and Science is rich in history, celebrated for academic excellence and connected by a network unlike any other.

Choose Queen’s University for your graduate studies and become part of one of Canada’s leading research-intensive institutions. Our collaborative environment fosters innovation, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary discovery, empowering you to make meaningful contributions in your field. With exceptional resources, a beautiful campus in historic Kingston, and a global alumni network, Queen’s offers the ideal setting to advance your knowledge, grow your career, and make an impact that reaches far beyond the classroom.

When you pursue your graduate degree or post-doctoral studies at Queen's, you become part of a vibrant and supportive community. Queen's research-focused degrees and professional programs provide students with a variety of options for you to pursue your true passion with opportunities to promote academic and professional success.

Kingston

Kingston is a home-away-from-home for students from Queen’s, as well as those attending the Royal Military College and St. Lawrence College - nearly 30,000 in all! We are a student town.

Queen’s is an integral part of the Kingston community, with the campus nestled in the core of the city, only a 10-minute walk to downtown where all the shopping, dining and recreational activities occur - there is always something happening in Kingston.

We are half way to everything - that's what makes Kingston perfect. Within a few hours you can drive to Toronto, Montreal, New York State, and even less to drive to Ottawa. We have a train station that has frequent stops every day, frequent bus services to other urban centres including one right from campus, and city transportation once you're here.

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Graduate school may seem like part of a distant future, but it’s never too early to start planning. As you look forward to earning your undergraduate degree, think about your next step; a step that could include a master’s or doctoral degree.

You are on the brink of an exciting future. Queen’s School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs can help you get there.

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