Queen’s University at Kingston, commonly known as Queen’s University, is a public research university in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. The university was founded in 1841 by a royal charter from Queen Victoria. It is one of the oldest universities in Canada. Today, Queen’s University enrolls more than 27,000 students. These include undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students from many countries. The university also employs a large community of academic and professional staff.
Queen’s offers a wide range of programs in arts and science, engineering, business, law, education, health sciences, and graduate studies. It delivers strong teaching and research across many disciplines. The university focuses on academic excellence, innovation, and leadership. It prepares students for professional success in Canada and around the world. The QS World University Rankings 2026 have placed the university at #191.