About the university
The University of King's College is a small university in Halifax, Nova Scotia, that calls itself Canada's oldest chartered university. It has about 1,000 students and is academically intertwined with Dalhousie University next door, so students can draw on more than 2,500 courses and 60-plus degree options. It is known for its Foundation Year Program, an intensive great-books first year, and for its School of Journalism, Writing & Publishing.
Indian students consider King's for humanities, journalism and music, not for business, computing or engineering. From September 2027 the four-year Bachelor of Journalism and Media (Honours), with a required media internship, replaces the current journalism honours degree. International undergraduate tuition is CAD 37,992 a year for 2026/27, but an International Mobility Award of up to CAD 12,000 a year is applied automatically for full-time students. King's also has low-residency MFA programmes, which are mostly studied off campus and are not listed below.
- History
- Describes itself as Canada's oldest chartered university, with traditions about 230 years old
- Students
- About 950 to 1,000+
- Class size
- Average 30; student–faculty ratio 15 to 1
- Dalhousie link
- Academically intertwined with Dalhousie University: 2,500+ courses and 60+ degree options
- Intakes
- September (international deadline 1 April 2027); January for BA, BSc and Master of Journalism
- International tuition (2026/27)
- CAD 37,992 a year for BA, BSc, BMus and journalism honours degrees
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Journalism and Media (Honours)
- Fee / year
- C$37,992
- Duration
- 4 years, including the Foundation Year and a fourth-year media internship
- Intakes
- September 2027 (international deadline 1 April 2027)
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each band); TOEFL iBT 90 (20 per band) or 4.5 new scale; PTE 61 (50 each); Duolingo 120; CAEL 70
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts with the Foundation Year Program
- Fee / year
- C$37,992
- Duration
- 4 years; Foundation Year is the first year (24 credit hours for Arts)
- Intakes
- September (international deadline 1 April 2027); January for the BA
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each band); TOEFL iBT 90 (20 per band) or 4.5 new scale; PTE 61 (50 each); Duolingo 120; CAEL 70
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science with the Foundation Year Program
- Fee / year
- C$37,992
- Duration
- 4 years; Foundation Year (18 credit hours) plus maths and science at Dalhousie in first year
- Intakes
- September (international deadline 1 April 2027); January for the BSc
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each band); TOEFL iBT 90 (20 per band) or 4.5 new scale; PTE 61 (50 each); Duolingo 120; CAEL 70
- Postgraduate
One-Year Bachelor of Journalism
- Fee / year
- C$37,298
- Duration
- 1 year (for students who already hold a degree)
- Intakes
- September (international deadline 1 April 2027; early deadline 15 February)
- English
- See King's graduate and advanced admission requirements
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- C$37,404
- Duration
- 20 months (September start) or 16 months (January start)
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- See King's graduate and advanced admission requirements
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (CAD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Journalism and Media (Honours) | 4 years, including the Foundation Year and a fourth-year media internship | C$37,992 | ≈ ₹25.5 lakh |
| Bachelor of Arts with the Foundation Year Program | 4 years; Foundation Year is the first year (24 credit hours for Arts) | C$37,992 | ≈ ₹25.5 lakh |
| Bachelor of Science with the Foundation Year Program | 4 years; Foundation Year (18 credit hours) plus maths and science at Dalhousie in first year | C$37,992 | ≈ ₹25.5 lakh |
| One-Year Bachelor of Journalism | 1 year (for students who already hold a degree) | C$37,298 | ≈ ₹25 lakh |
| Master of Journalism | 20 months (September start) or 16 months (January start) | C$37,404 | ≈ ₹25.1 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at University of King's College with similar universities in Canada.
Scholarships
- Full-time undergraduate
International Mobility Award (undergraduate)
Value: Up to CAD 12,000 a year, renewable for up to four years
Eligibility: Applied automatically after visa approval and course registration; not for NSISP-eligible students.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Advanced and graduate degrees
International Mobility Award (graduate)
Value: Up to CAD 12,000 off 2026-27 fees
Eligibility: Full-time international students in advanced and graduate degrees.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - First-year BA, BSc, BJH, BMus
General Entrance Scholarships
Value: CAD 1,000 to 5,000
Eligibility: Based on admission average; no application needed for September entry.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - First-year undergraduate
Ralph and Carrie Wright Memorial Scholarship
Value: CAD 39,000
Eligibility: Open to international students; apply by 1 March.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - First-year undergraduate
Debra Dean and Robert Little Academic Scholarship
Value: CAD 20,000
Eligibility: Open to international students; apply by 1 March.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- King's sets minimum averages of about 70% for the general BA and BMus, 75% for Foundation Year versions and 80% for journalism honours (Canadian benchmarks), with at least 70% in English. Ask Admissions how CBSE, ISC or state board marks are assessed.
- Apply by 1 April 2027 for September (international deadline); scholarship consideration needs an application by 1 March 2027.
- Journalism applicants may add a portfolio and references; music applicants need a supplemental application and may audition.
Postgraduate
- The One-Year Bachelor of Journalism and the Master of Journalism are for degree holders. International deadline for September 2027 is 1 April 2027 (early deadline 15 February).
- Graduate requirements are on King's graduate and advanced admissions page.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Official Class 10 and Class 12 transcripts (degree transcripts for journalism graduate programmes)
- English test score sent directly by the testing agency
- Portfolio and references (optional, journalism)
- Application fee
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each band |
| TOEFL iBT | 90 overall with 20 per band, or 4.5 overall on the 1–6 scale |
| PTE Academic | 61 overall with 50 in each skill |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 |
| English-medium study | Not needed if you studied full time in English for at least three years of secondary school or one year of post-secondary study; confirm with King's |
Accommodation and living costs
King's has on-campus residence in Alexandra Hall, the Bays, Cochran and Angels' Roost. Rates below are 2026/27 totals for fall and winter; a meal plan is required for all residents and a CAD 300 refundable caution deposit is charged.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Double room2026/27, fall + winter | C$7,407–8,519per year | ≈ ₹5 lakh – ₹5.7 lakh |
| Single room2026/27; ensuite in Alexandra Hall is the highest | C$8,154–9,779per year | ≈ ₹5.5 lakh – ₹6.6 lakh |
| Meal plan (10 meals a week to 7-day all-day dining)Required for residents | C$4,478–5,747per year | ≈ ₹3 lakh – ₹3.9 lakh |
| International health planSingle plan, 2026/27 | C$1,329per year | ≈ ₹89,043 |
Campus and location
King's is in Halifax, Nova Scotia, next to and closely linked with Dalhousie University.
- Foundation Year Program: daily lectures to the whole first-year class and tutorials of about 15 students.
- School of Journalism, Writing & Publishing, with internships at outlets such as the Canadian Press, CBC and The Globe and Mail.
- Students use Dalhousie's courses, facilities and International Centre.
- Traditions such as Formal Meals and Matriculation and Encaenia ceremonies.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Journalism students complete a work placement, mostly in Canada. See our Canada guide for work rights while studying and after graduation.
| What | Figure | Source |
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Studying in Canada
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FAQs
How much is tuition at King's?
For 2026/27, international undergraduate tuition is CAD 37,992 a year, guaranteed for up to five years. An International Mobility Award of up to CAD 12,000 a year is applied automatically for full-time students.
When should I apply for September 2027?
By 1 April 2027 for international undergraduate, One-Year Bachelor of Journalism and Master of Journalism applicants. Apply by 1 March 2027 to be considered for major scholarships.
Can I study business or computer science at King's?
King's focuses on humanities, journalism, science and music. It does not offer business, computing or engineering degrees of its own, although its students can take many Dalhousie courses.
What IELTS score do I need?
IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each band for undergraduate entry. You may be exempt after three years of full-time English-medium secondary study.
Sources
- University of King's College: home page (opens in a new tab)
- King's: About (opens in a new tab)
- King's: Tuition and financial aid for international students (opens in a new tab)
- King's: 2026/27 tuition and fees (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- King's: Residence and meal plan 2026/27 (opens in a new tab)
- King's: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
- King's: Important dates and deadlines (opens in a new tab)
- King's: Foundation Year Program (opens in a new tab)
- King's: Bachelor of Journalism and Media (Honours) (opens in a new tab)
- King's: Undergraduate admission requirements (opens in a new tab)
Official website: ukings.ca (opens in a new tab)
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