Rankings and Reputation
Rankings and Reputation
We are Queen’s University
We are internationally recognized for our research, innovation, and academic excellence. We have a strong history of scholarship and discovery, global impact, and transformative education. Our students, faculty, and staff are tackling humanity’s greatest challenges.
We are a top-ranked university
Top 200 in the world
Ranked highly for research and academic excellence by QS World University Rankings
Top 10 in Canada
Ranked highly for research and academic excellence by QS World University Rankings and Maclean’s
8th globally for sustainable impact
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
Top 50 for innovation
Fast Company and Inc.’s Ignition Schools 2024 Awards
Student success
Our students excel in academics and thrive in their careers.
Outstanding student achievement
Our students average a 91% entering grade, and many win big awards, including more than 50 Rhodes Scholarships.
Highest graduation rate
Our graduation rate is 89%—the highest graduation rate in Canada.
Exceptional career readiness
Over 95% of students are employed within six months of graduation.
Strong history, bright future
We are one of Canada’s most historic universities—established 1841. Our active alumni network of 150,000 graduates spans 119 countries, and each year we contribute almost $2 billion to the Canadian economy. With $1.6 billion in total assets, we’re in a strong position to deliver on our mission of research and academic excellence.
Research and innovation
Queen’s faculty and researchers are driving innovation and discovery.
Nobel Prizes
Queen’s professor emeritus Arthur B. McDonald won the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics, and alumnus David Card was awarded the 2021 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences.
Herzberg Gold Medal
Civil engineering professor Kerry Rowe won Canada’s top prize for science and engineering (valued at $1 million) for advancing waste containment systems.
Sloan Research Fellowship
Physicist Bhavin Shastri’s contributions to physics, AI, and emerging technologies were recognized with one of the world’s most competitive early career research honours.
National prominence
With 43 Canada Research Chairs covering diverse fields from cancer care to green chemistry, we are home to top scholars making significant national impacts.