While English is the most common language in the world, it’s spoken by just 18 percent of the global population. That number is growing, particularly in countries like Canada where it’s an essential life skill – whether for study, work, or basic life needs.

I write to express Queen’s utmost concern and care for the Bangladeshi students, faculty members, and staff in our community, and our colleagues in the country, during the on-going protests in Bangladesh. I recognize the great distress that many feel regarding the violence experienced by students, friends and neighbours. Queen’s respects the rights of students, including Queen’s students, to protest peacefully on their campuses and in their communities.

The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute has announced the following opportunities are open for Canadian students and faculty for the 2024-25 academic year. Please note the Summer application deadlines: