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Queen's University Best Programs & Majors for International Students 2026

Queen's University's strongest programs and what each is genuinely known for β€” beyond marketing copy. With BrightKey's view on which serves international students best.

Queen's University's strongest programs include BCom Smith School of Business, JD Queen's Law, MD Doctor of Medicine.

Notable programs

BCom Smith School of Business

Top-3 Canadian commerce program (sometimes #1 by Bloomberg/Maclean's). Admits ~10-15% of applicants. Direct pipeline into Toronto Big Five banks, Big Four accounting, McKinsey/BCG/Bain Toronto offices.

JD Queen's Law

Top-3 Canadian law school. Strong Bay Street firm associate placement and Ottawa government legal pipeline. Smaller cohort enables tight student-faculty relationships.

MD Doctor of Medicine

Solid Canadian medical school with strong residency match rates. Smaller class size (~100) enables tight cohort and faculty mentorship.

BSc Engineering

Iron Ring tradition; mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, mining streams. Strong placement into Ontario manufacturing, energy (OPG, Bruce Power), infrastructure.

BA English Literature

Queen's English department is historically strong with major Canadian literary scholars on faculty. Smaller program with intensive seminar-style instruction.

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