Queen's University for Kenyan Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
Direct entry available. Commerce (Smith School of Business) and Engineering are flagship programmes. Strong alumni network in Canadian banking and consulting.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 6+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: CA$37,000–CA$55,000. Application deadline: January 15 (OUAC deadline).
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3/4. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required. Smith MBA and Masters of Finance highly regarded. MBA is among Canada's most selective.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 6+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: CA$15,000–CA$42,000. Application deadline: November–January for September entry. Decision time: 8–16 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.5/4. Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes). Fully funded positions available.
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Deadline
December–January
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
Dean's International Award
by Queen's University · Undergraduate
Learn more →Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
by Government of Canada · Phd
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Queen's University Canada accept KCSE?
Yes — KCSE is directly accepted. 6 credits at C6+ including English and Maths are required.
Why is Queen's Commerce famous?
Smith School of Business at Queen's has one of the strongest reputations in Canada for Commerce and Business. Graduates regularly enter top Canadian banks (TD, RBC, BMO) and consulting firms. It's comparable to Ivey (Western) and Rotman (U of T) for prestige.
Tips for Applying to Queen's
Queen's is a prestigious Canadian university in Kingston, Ontario with a legendary reputation for Commerce (Smith Business School) and Law. The tight-knit campus community and strong alumni network (especially in Canadian finance) are major advantages. KCSE directly accepted. Kingston is smaller and more affordable than Toronto.
Official source: Queen's University ↗Plan Your Canada Student Visa
Check visa requirements, documents and costs for Kenyan passport holders applying to Canada.