How to Apply

https://eservices.queensu.ca/apps/sgsapp/

PhD Program

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, applicants will typically have A averages in their Master’s degree and GMAT scores above the 85th percentile, along with outstanding letters of recommendation and a clear, well developed statement of purpose. Final admission decisions are based on the total applicant record, as well as overall program size and the capacity limits of each field. A minimum score of 600 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)* is required of applicants whose native languages do not include English

Application Process

  1. Complete the online application and provide a non-refundable application fee of $105 Canadian, payable by credit card.  Procedures can be found here.
  2. Provide a statement of your career goals, research interests and a copy of your résumé online.
  3. Provide two academic letters of reference from referees familiar with your academic potential. (Forms and instructions are available online).
  4. Official transcript(s) from all universities attended (2 original copies) should be sent to:

    School of Graduate Studies
    Queen’s University
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
    K7L 3N6

  5. GMAT/GRE Tests
    All applicants are required to submit a GMAT or a GRE.  Official scores should be sent directly to our office. Use Code 0279 or Q21-QZ-99 for the PhD program.  The GRE Code is 0949.
  6. TOEFL Test
    For applicants requiring a TOEFL, scores should be sent directly to our office by Educational Testing Service.  Code 0279-01 for the MSc program.

*Applicants who have studied at an English-speaking university for more than one year are exempt from the TOEFL.      

GMAT, GRE and TOEFL test results should be sent to:

Queen’s School of Business
Goodes Hall
Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
K7L 3N6

The Admissions Committee

Once we receive the completed online application, your file will proceed to the admissions committee for review. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis from December to March.
Applicants are encouraged to call our office to set up a visit to campus, if possible.

Application Deadline

March 1

Our staff is available to help you through the application process and answer any questions you may have.

If you have any questions, please contact:  Teresa Touchette at ttouchette@business.queensu.ca