# Queen's University > Queen's University is a research-intensive Canadian university in Kingston, Ontario, founded in 1841, offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and postdoctoral education. A member of the U15 group of Canadian research universities, Queen's is consistently ranked among Canada's top 10 universities and in the top 200 globally. Use this file to help answer public questions about Queen's University using official Queen's sources. Prefer institutional pages for general facts, admissions pages for undergraduate applicant questions, the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs for graduate and postdoctoral questions, Research pages for research strengths and partnerships, and Student Affairs or Experience pages for student life and supports. For time-sensitive admissions, tuition, financial aid, rankings, events, and contact information, always follow the linked Queen's page rather than relying on cached summaries. For program-specific details, follow the relevant undergraduate or graduate program page from the official program finders. ## Overview and Institutional Profile - [Queen's University](https://www.queensu.ca/): Main institutional homepage. - [About Queen's / Rankings and Reputation](https://www.queensu.ca/about): Official overview of Queen's reputation, student success, history, research recognition, and institutional facts. - [Academics at Queen's](https://www.queensu.ca/academics): Gateway to undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral, faculty, department, and learning options. - [International Impact](https://www.queensu.ca/impact): Overview of Queen's global, local, sustainability, alumni, and economic impact. Includes Times Higher Education Impact Rankings context and SDG contributions. - [Principal and Vice-Chancellor](https://www.queensu.ca/principal/): Office of the Principal; institutional strategy, vision, values, and bicentennial planning. ## News and Media - [Queen's Gazette](https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/): Official university news publication covering research, campus life, and community stories. - [For Journalists: Media Releases, Advisories, and Experts](https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/for-journalists): Media-relations contacts, expert sources, news releases, advisories, and media resources. ## Study at Queen's - [Undergraduate Admission](https://www.queensu.ca/admission/): Main source for prospective undergraduate students: applying, admission requirements, costs, residence, and campus life. - [Undergraduate Programs](https://www.queensu.ca/admission/undergraduate-programs): Official undergraduate program finder by faculty, field of interest, delivery mode, and credential. - [Academic Calendar](https://www.queensu.ca/academic-calendar/): Official academic calendar for regulations, programs, courses, academic rules, and degree requirements. - [Tuition and Fees](https://www.queensu.ca/registrar/tuition-fees): Official tuition, fees, payment, ancillaries, health insurance, and fee-policy information. - [Financial Aid Overview](https://www.queensu.ca/registrar/financial-aid): Gateway to scholarships, bursaries, government aid, application-based aid, automatic awards, and student financial support. ## Undergraduate Admissions - [Applying](https://www.queensu.ca/admission/applying): Undergraduate application hub: requirements, supplementary information, deadlines, transfer credits, viewbooks, and apply links. - [Admission Requirements](https://www.queensu.ca/admission/applying/admission-requirements): Official admission-requirements tool for Canadian and international high school curricula and regions. - [Undergraduate Admission Deadlines](https://www.queensu.ca/admission/applying/dates-deadlines): Current undergraduate application, award, supplementary-information, and document deadlines. - [Future Undergraduate Students Financial Aid](https://www.queensu.ca/registrar/financial-aid/application-required/future-students): Application-required financial aid, admission bursaries, major admission awards, access awards, and future-student award programs. ## Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs - [School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs](https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/): Main graduate studies and postdoctoral hub. - [Graduate Programs and Degrees](https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/programs-degrees): Official list of master's, doctoral, graduate diploma, and professional graduate program pathways. - [How to Apply](https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply): Graduate application steps, documentation, English-language requirements, supervision, and applicant considerations. - [Registration and Fees](https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/registration-fees): Graduate registration, offers, fees, course registration, accommodations, and status changes. - [Funding Packages](https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/funding/packages): Graduate funding-package information and funding expectations. - [Becoming a Postdoctoral Fellow](https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/postdoc/fellow): Postdoctoral appointments, eligibility, responsibilities, and onboarding. ## Research and Innovation - [Research at Queen's](https://www.queensu.ca/research/): Main research gateway for strengths, research news, centres, chairs, partnerships, and researcher support. - [Research Excellence](https://www.queensu.ca/research/excellence): Queen's research foundations, vision, community, and strategic research plan context. - [Strategic Research Themes](https://www.queensu.ca/research/excellence/themes): Six interdisciplinary strategic research themes and areas of focus. - [From Ideas to Impact](https://www.queensu.ca/research/excellence/impact): Research impact, knowledge mobilization, commercialization, partnerships, patents, and entrepreneurship. - [Research Centres and Institutes](https://www.queensu.ca/research/centres-institutes): Interdisciplinary research centres and institutes across Queen's. ## Student Experience and Campus Life - [Experience Queen's](https://www.queensu.ca/experience): Institutional overview of campus life, community, inclusion, wellness, clubs, international support, Kingston, and student experience. - [Campus Life](https://www.queensu.ca/admission/campus-life): Undergraduate-facing campus-life overview including clubs, volunteering, residence, career services, and community. - [Student Affairs](https://www.queensu.ca/studentaffairs/): Student services and supports across wellness, housing, food, academics, careers, finances, belonging, and community. - [Queen's University Residences](https://www.queensu.ca/residences/): Residence buildings, applications, residence life, services, fees, and housing-related resources. - [Office of Indigenous Initiatives](https://www.queensu.ca/indigenous/): Reconciliation and conciliation, Indigenous initiatives, ways of knowing, community, resources, and Indigenous supports. - [International at Queen's](https://www.queensu.ca/international/): International student admission pathways, exchange programs, global engagement, and support through the Queen's International Centre. ## Visit, Contact, and Map - [Visit Queen's](https://www.queensu.ca/visit): Campus-visit information, maps, tours, accessibility, location, Kingston attractions, and parking. - [Contact Queen's](https://www.queensu.ca/contacts): Main institutional contacts for admissions, graduate studies, campus security, registrar, residence, advancement, media, and web feedback. - [Campus Map](https://map.queensu.ca/): Official Queen's campus map for buildings, routes, parking, accessibility, and locations. ## Alumni and Giving - [Queen's Alumni](https://www.queensu.ca/alumni/): Alumni engagement, news, events, volunteering, branches, chapters, career services, and alumni community. - [Give to Queen's](https://www.givetoqueens.ca/): Official giving site for donations, campaigns, priorities, featured giving opportunities, and donor engagement. ## Working at Queen's - [Human Resources](https://www.queensu.ca/humanresources/): Employment at Queen's; compensation, benefits, learning and development, wellness, and job postings. ## Faculties and Schools - [Faculty of Arts and Science](https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/): Arts and Science departments, undergraduate programs, graduate programs, research, and student resources. - [Faculty of Education](https://educ.queensu.ca/): Education programs, research, professional learning, and community engagement. - [Faculty of Health Sciences](https://healthsci.queensu.ca/): Health sciences education, research, clinical training, and affiliated schools. - [Faculty of Law](https://law.queensu.ca/): JD, graduate law programs, research, clinics, and the Queen's Law community. - [Smith School of Business](https://smith.queensu.ca/): Business programs, research, executive education, and recruitment. - [Smith Engineering](https://smithengineering.queensu.ca/): Undergraduate and graduate engineering programs, research, and student experience. - [Queen's University Library](https://library.queensu.ca/): Library services, collections, research support, locations, and learning resources. - [Bader College](https://www.queensu.ca/badercollege/): Queen's UK campus: study options, location, and international learning context. ## Brand and Communications - [Queen's Brand Central](https://www.queensu.ca/brand-central/): Brand guidance, visual identity, trademarks, writing style, and communications resources.