Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Degree type
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- Delivery methodOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee35,541CAD
- Start dateSep
- QS Ranking#179
Program overview
What Queen's University says about their program:
The Global Development Studies program at Queen's University offers an interdisciplinary degree that empowers students to understand and influence the forces of change in the world. This program connects big-picture analysis with problem-solving approaches to prepare students for various career paths.
The curriculum focuses on contemporary challenges such as poverty, environmental sustainability, and human rights. A key feature is the opportunity for students to complete a placement in a development context, gaining hands-on experience that enhances their practical skills and cross-cultural understanding.
This program is ideal for those committed to making a positive impact globally. Graduates are equipped with the skills needed for diverse careers in development, policy-making, and international organizations, making them valuable contributors to society.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Minimum qualification is second class standing in an honours bachelor degree in Arts or Science, or a bachelor degree in Applied Science or Law, or the degree of Doctor of Medicine, or equivalent.
- Applicants with a bachelor's general degree must have at least a B grade average and completed one academic year of satisfactory full-time study as a qualifying student to be considered equivalent.
English proficiency
English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.
English proficiency waivers
Documents required
- Passport
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree certificate or diploma
- Proof of English proficiency
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Recommendation letters
- Finance proof
- Translations
- Credential evaluations
How to apply
2 routes available:
Fees
Queen's University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Queen's University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.
Fee information
- Postgraduate tuition
From CAD$15,166 to CAD$89,396 per year
Funding
Queen's University attracts a community of outstanding student scholars from across the globe. There are a variety of financial aid programs available to assist international and U.S. students studying at Queen's. International students may hold student loans that have been secured through their home countries.
What is the cost of living near Queen's University?
| Category | Cost (in Canadian Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,196 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $917 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $136 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $64 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $60 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $72 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $216 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | $92 |
| Coffee shop drink | $7 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $15 |
| Gym membership | $65 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and queensu.ca (University published).
Visa requirements for Queen's University
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