International
Study at Smith School of Business, Queen's University
Smith School of Business is one of the world’s premier business schools. It has earned international recognition for its outstanding faculty and innovative approaches to business education. Internalization is a priority at Smith School of Business, and the faculty, staff, and students truly value the experiences and knowledge that you, as an international student, bring to our classrooms. Whether you join us in our Commerce program, our MBA program, or other graduate programs, you are joining an elite group of students from around the world.

Earn your Degree
at Smith
Smith School of Business offers numerous degree opportunities for international students, from the undergraduate to the graduate level. Regardless of which program you choose, you are assured of academic excellence and an exceptional student experience.
Academic Programs
Smith as your
Exchange Destination
We are delighted that you are considering Smith School of Business, Queen's University as your exchange destination. In order to be considered, your home university must have a formal exchange agreement with Queen's University. Your school will assist you with your exchange application. Partner Schools
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International
Double Degrees
Smith School of Business offers many double degree options in partnership with our international partners, enabling students to earn both a degree from Queen’s University and a degree from the partner school.
Learn more about International Double Degree OptionsTop 5 Reasons to Study at Smith
Smith School of Business at Queen's University is located in Kingston, Ontario, on the north shore of Lake Ontario. Well within a day’s drive of Toronto, Montreal, New York and Boston, Kingston is one of Canada’s most vibrant small cities, and is home to three post-secondary academic institutions.

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Visas
A Temporary Resident (entry) Visa is required by citizens of some countries to enter Canada. For a full list of countries whose citizens require visas to enter Canada as visitors, please visit Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
Detailed information regarding Citizenship and Immigration Canada's consulates, embassies and high commissions worldwide can be found at Citizenship and Immigration Canada's website
Study Permit
Students planning to study in Canada for less than 6 months do not require a Study Permit. Students intending to work on campus will need a Study Permit regardless of their period of study. No Work Permit is needed to work on campus. Exchange Students are not eligible to work off campus.
Health Insurance
Queen’s University participates with other Ontario universities in a province-wide insurance plan called the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP). UHIP provides basic healthcare insurance for hospital and medical services that you may need while in Ontario.
We encourage you to look closely at costs, coverage and the enrollment policy for UHIP which is administered by the Queen's University International Centre (QUIC). You may also consider additional supplemental coverage through the student governments or Human Resources at Queen's University.
UHIP is mandatory for all international members of the Queen’s Community who are not eligible for the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP), including:
- International students
- International employees
- Postdoctoral fellows
- Visiting scholars and staff
- Any dependents
Accommodations
Exchange students have the option to stay in an on-campus Queen’s residence, or in off-campus housing in the student village.
Useful links
- Queen's University International Centre
Off-campus housing - Queen's University Residence
On-campus housing - Housing Support
A student-to-student housing platform that has been designed specifically with exchange students in mind. View photos, find a street view, and review the amenities of all available properties.

Top 5 Reasons to Study in Canada
Canada attracts students from all over the world because of its quality of life, dedication to multiculturalism, and the strength of its academic institutions. If you choose to study in Canada, you will join the 130 000 international students who study here each year.
BBC Travel names Kingston a “great university town” - November, 2013
BBC Travel has named Kingston, ON, home of Queen’s University, one of five “great university towns” around the world.