University Overview
Founded in 1841, Queen's University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Kingston (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ontario. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities of Ontario, Queen's University (QU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. Queen's University (QU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 183-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Canadian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. QU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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University Identity
| Name | Queen's University |
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| Acronym | QU |
| Founded | 1841 |
| Motto | Sapientia et Doctrina Stabilitas Wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of the times |
| Colours | Blue, gold and red |
| Mascot | Boo Hoo the Bear |
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University Location
| Address | 206 Richardson Hall Kingston K7L 3N6 Ontario Canada |
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(613) 533 2000 |
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(613) 533 6300 |
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