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Queen's University at Kingston
Founded in 1841 by Royal Charter of Queen Victoria, Queen's University at Kingston is one of Canada's oldest and most prestigious degree-granting research universities and a member of the U15 group. Globally renowned for groundbreaking discoveries in particle astrophysics—celebrated by Dr. Arthur B. McDonald's 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics for neutrino oscillations at SNOLAB—Queen's leads in advanced computing, cancer research, geotechnical engineering, and mining robotics. Explore verified graduate degrees, guaranteed doctoral funding packages, and world-class faculty profiles.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
Queen's PhD in Computing (Research-Stream)
Four-year research doctorate at Queen's School of Computing exploring artificial intelligence, biomedical computing, software engineering, human-computer interaction, and quantum computing.
Queen's PhD in Physics & Arthur B. McDonald Astroparticle Physics Research
Doctoral research program embedded in the Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute, conducting experiments on dark matter detection and neutrino properties at SNOLAB.
Queen's Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Mining & Geotechnical Engineering
Two-year research-intensive Master's program in the Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining, investigating autonomous mine systems, rock engineering, and sustainable mineral extraction.
Queen's Cancer Research Institute (QCRI) Summer Studentship
Four-month summer research opportunity at the Queen's Cancer Research Institute conducting laboratory investigations in cancer genomics, tumor immunology, and clinical trial analytics.
Queen's Master of Arts (MA) in Economics
Twelve-month intensive graduate program renowned across North America for quantitative training, macroeconomic policy, econometrics, and placement into prestigious PhD programs and the Bank of Canada.
Queen's Postdoctoral Fellow in Green Chemistry & Sustainable Polymers
Two-year postdoctoral research appointment in the Department of Chemistry developing CO2-responsive polymers and solvent-free catalytic systems for renewable manufacturing.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- Four-year Bachelor's degree (Honours) from a recognized university with minimum B+ average (typically 77-79% or 3.3/4.0 GPA) across upper-year courses.
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- Recognized Master's degree in relevant discipline with minimum A- average (typically 80%+ or 3.7/4.0 GPA) and demonstrable research thesis competency.
- Language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all bands) or TOEFL iBT 88 overall (reading 20, listening 20, speaking 20, writing 24); higher for Computing (TOEFL 94).
- Research statement / Proposal
- Comprehensive 2-page statement of research intent describing research inquiries, methodology, and alignment with Queen's faculty supervisors.
- Application fee
- CAD $110 non-refundable application fee submitted via the Queen's School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (SGSPA) online portal.
- Required documentation
- Complete official academic transcripts, 2 confidential academic reference letters, curriculum vitae, and statement of research interests.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
Full-time doctoral students in good academic standing receive guaranteed minimum financial packages of CAD $24,000 to $28,000 per year for four years (comprising Queen's Graduate Awards, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships) plus international tuition fee awards to offset international differential fees.
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Queen's University:
Dr. Arthur B. McDonald
Professor Emeritus of Physics & 2015 Nobel Laureate in Physics; specializing in Astroparticle Physics, Neutrino Oscillations, Dark Matter.
Dr. Ahmed E. Hassan
Canada Research Chair in Software Analytics & Professor of Computing; specializing in Mining Software Repositories, Software Engineering, AIOps.
Dr. Philip G. Jessop
Canada Research Chair in Green Chemistry & Professor of Chemistry; specializing in Green Chemistry, Switchable Solvents, CO2 Utilization.
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Queen's University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.
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