Queen's University, Department of Chemical Engineering

When it comes to research and teaching, Queen’s University reigns supreme. In fact, it is one of Canada's top three research-intensive universities, with over US$14 million in sponsored research funding and almost US$5 million in revenues from technology transfer.

Its Department of Chemical Engineering has been around for over 100 years, boasting some of the oldest Chemical Engineering and Engineering Chemistry programmes in Canada and North America. Little wonder why it attracts top graduate students from across Canada and around the world.

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Welcome to Queen’s University’s Department of Chemical Engineering

Experience aside, Queen’s Department of Chemical Engineering stands out for its ability to anticipate both the needs of its student and society as a whole. It offers research-oriented programmes leading to masters and doctoral degrees — each designed to give students exposure to advanced concepts and techniques. In the process, they learn to conduct research inquiry at the forefront of discipline knowledge, and foster independent and critical thought.

Engineering with impact

The Department is especially excellent with it comes to bioengineering, materials and interfaces, process systems engineering, systems biology, clean energy and sustainable environment. However, it is always open to learning something new — hence, its priority to collaborate among researchers, neighbouring departments, and with experts and instituitions around the world.

Many connections bloom in its state-of-the-art research laboratories, and large- and small-group teaching classrooms.

Endless opportunities for collaboration

The historic city of Kingston

Queen’s University is located at the northeastern end of Lake Ontario midway between Toronto and Montreal in the city of Kingston, Ontario. What makes the city unique is its ability to give students the best of both worlds — providing large metropolis amenities and a cosy, small-town feel. The best part? Kingston is a flourishing regional centre of culture, business, and industry.