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Queen's is one of Canada's leading universities, with an international
reputation for scholarship, research, social purpose, and spirit. Consistently
highly-ranked, Queen's is known for its incomparable 24-hour learning
environment. Great teaching, great students, community and tradition - these are
the hallmarks of the Queen's experience.
History
The University was
established by Royal Charter of Queen Victoria in 1841 - twenty-six years before
Canadian confederation. Classes were first held in 1842. The earliest
degree-granting institution in the united Province of Canada, and the first to
establish a student government, Queen's has reflected and helped shape Canadian
values and policies, educating many of the country's most notable political and
cultural figures.
Students & Faculty
Queen's student body represents
83 different countries, along with every Canadian province and territory. Our
faculty is drawn from some of the most prestigious institutions in the world,
and Queen's faculty members regularly receive international recognition and
numerous teaching awards for their research and innovative
contributions.
Alumni
Graduates of Queen's become part of a living,
legendary tradition that spans the globe and 167 years. Queen's graduates can be
found in boardrooms, courtrooms, hospitals, art galleries, laboratories,
libraries, and governments around the world.
Community &
Kingston
Queen's University is located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, a
quintessential university community big enough to provide all the conveniences
of modern life, but small enough for students, staff and faculty to feel
instantly comfortable and at home. For more than a century-and-a-half, the
stories of Queen's and Kingston have been inextricably entwined. Kingston is
Canada's 3rd best "place to live" in Canada according to a 2009 Canadian
Business publication survey.
Accountability
As a public institution,
Queen's is committed to an operating model of transparency and accountability.
For more information on institutional planning and accountability, please visit
the Office of Institutional Research and Planning. |
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