Application Process

An admission file will be considered complete when we have received all of the following components from candidates:

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2. Official transcripts from each post-secondary institution you have attended sent by the Registrar of the institution directly to the Queen’s Master of International Business program Admissions Committee.
3. An interview with the Associate Director (completed by phone, Skype or in person).
4. Official test results from the GMAT and a English proficiency exam (if either is applicable).
5. Two letters of reference, one of which must be an academic reference. You may submit the letters of reference on university letterhead or click here to download our reference letter template.
6. A personal statement outlining what skills you bring to the program including any international experience (e.g. work, study, volunteer, etc.)
7. Resumé

Application Advice

Each component of your admission file is weighted equally. If you fall a little short of the stated admission requirement for one component, but are strong on the others, your file will still be considered for admission. However, please note that simply meeting the minimum requirements is not a guarantee for admission.

Once you submit the online portion of your on-line application, we will contact you by e-mail to advise you on what is needed to complete your application.

What Happens Next?

Once we receive the completed online application and required supporting documentation, qualified admission files will proceed through a three-stage selection process:

Stage 1: Review of all submitted documents;

Stage 2: Interview (in person , Skype, or by telephone) with the Associate Director;

Stage 3: Final evaluation by the Admissions Committee on a wide range of criteria, including the candidate’s overall academic capability, work experience, ability to contribute to the team-based learning experience and leadership potential.

Application Deadlines

Please note: You are not required to wait until the deadline for each round to submit your application, as applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Special note for international applicants: Given that delays sometimes occur in obtaining the required immigration documents (study permit, visas), you are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible for the option(s) that interest you.

International Students

If you are neither a Canadian citizen nor a permanent resident of Canada you must apply for a Study Permit from the Canadian government in order to enter Canada to enroll in this program. Depending on your country of citizenship you may also be required to have a Temporary Resident Visa to enter Canada. You should begin the application process as soon as you receive your offer of admission from Queen’s.

To determine your student visa requirements and to apply for a student visa go to Citizenship and Immigration Canada

IMPORTANT: Acceptance into the Queen’s Master of International Business does not guarantee nor imply acceptance of your application for a study permit. You should not take any final steps, such as moving to Canada, purchasing plane tickets, or quitting your job, until your Study Permit is approved.

Please note that all international students are required to register for the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) for the time you are registered and studying at Queen's. For more information about this plan visit www.queensu.ca/internationalvisitors/healthinsurance/whereapply.html