Each year, hundreds of Queen's students earn credit toward their undergraduate degrees while studying in another country. Whether you wish to complete a full course load during a year or term abroad, or earn a single credit during a short-term program in another country, the IPO (International Programs Office) will work with you and your academic department(s) to identify a program suited to your learning goals. We urge you to consider all of your international study options as early as possible, so that you may plan ahead to incorporate a study abroad experience within your undergraduate program.
The Faculty of Arts and Science has established formal exchange partnerships with over 85 universities in 24 countries worldwide and growing. Many of the partners listed are bilateral exchanges which are agreements between Queen's and another university. There are also a number of consortial exchange which students can also apply to for exchange. The partners are sorted by country and each country page contains some useful information and links to other resources to assist with researching your exchange country.
Bilateral Exchanges
The Faculty of Arts and Science has developed a number of bilateral exchanges with individual overseas universities. Under this arrangement, Queen’s students spend part or all of their third year at one of the partner universities but pay tuition and ancillary fees to Queen’s. All second-year Arts and Science students are eligible to apply upon condition that they return to Queen’s to complete their honours year. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.6 at the time of application is required to be considered for most exchange partner universities. Selected exchange partners require a minimum GPA of 3.0. All students selected to participate in an international exchange are eligible to apply for an exchange bursary. Further details, and a list of exchange partners, can be found on the IPO website.
Consortial Exchanges
Students may take part in the exchange programs organized by provincial and national consortia that give access to about 75 universities in various locations worldwide such as China, Europe, India, and the United States. A minimum GPA of 2.6 is required for the application. Financial support from some programs may be available. Each consortial exchange has a separate application process and further details can be found on the IPO website.