University of King's College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4662 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1300 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #78 of 101 | In Canada |
| #7 of 9 | In Nova Scotia |
| #4 of 5 | In Halifax |
| #1827 of 2,195 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- ukings.ca
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 79%*
* The University of King's College is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
Research profile
University of King's College has published 389 scientific papers with 3,327 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, History, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Sociology, Geography and Cartography, Art & Design, and Biology.
University of King's College majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 10 |
| 1994 | 4 | 7 |
| 1995 | 2 | 9 |
| 1996 | 3 | 9 |
| 1997 | 2 | 9 |
| 1998 | 2 | 12 |
| 1999 | 4 | 19 |
| 2000 | 15 | 13 |
| 2001 | 9 | 15 |
| 2002 | 7 | 21 |
| 2003 | 8 | 26 |
| 2004 | 11 | 33 |
| 2005 | 5 | 61 |
| 2006 | 2 | 39 |
| 2007 | 2 | 69 |
| 2008 | 6 | 53 |
| 2009 | 10 | 62 |
| 2010 | 11 | 45 |
| 2011 | 10 | 63 |
| 2012 | 14 | 146 |
| 2013 | 13 | 84 |
| 2014 | 19 | 88 |
| 2015 | 5 | 86 |
| 2016 | 11 | 181 |
| 2017 | 4 | 107 |
| 2018 | 20 | 119 |
| 2019 | 11 | 177 |
| 2020 | 10 | 234 |
| 2021 | 26 | 205 |
| 2022 | 6 | 143 |
| 2023 | 13 | 187 |
| 2024 | 9 | 126 |
| 2025 | 6 | 113 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of King's College gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Domestic Tuition (CAD) | International Tuition (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | 9,000 | 18,000 |
| Bachelor of Science | 9,000 | 18,000 |
| Bachelor of Journalism | 9,000 | 18,000 |
| Bachelor of Music | 9,000 | 18,000 |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts | 9,000 | 18,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce | 9,000 | 18,000 |
All tuition costs are in Canadian dollars (CAD).
The University of King's College has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of King's College.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Business | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Chemistry | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Computer Science | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Engineering | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Environmental Science | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Mathematics | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Medicine | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Physics | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Baccalauréat/Bachelor's Degree | Arts and Humanities, Journalism, Music, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Maîtrise/Master's Degree | Fine Arts, Journalism |
University of King's College alumni
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Miriam Toews
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
-
Miriam Toews OC OM is a Canadian writer and author of ten books, including A Complicated Kindness (2004), All My Puny Sorrows (2014), and Women Talking (2018). She has won a number of literary prizes including the Governor General's Award for Fiction and the Writers' Trust Engel/Findley Award for her body of work. Toews is also a three-time finalist for the Scotiabank Giller Prize and a two-time winner of the Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize.
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Ben Caplan
- Years
- 1986-.. (age 40)
- Occupations
- composersinger
- Biography
-
Ben Caplan is a Canadian folk musician from Halifax, Nova Scotia. He often performs with his band the Casual Smokers, and his first full-length studio album, In the Time of the Great Remembering, was released on October 20, 2011. His second record, Birds with Broken Wings, came out on September 18, 2015. His third record, Old Stock, was issued on June 15, 2018, his fourth, recollection, on October 15, 2021 and his fifth, The Flood, on May 30, 2025.
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Ryan Hemsworth
- Years
- 1990-.. (age 36)
- Occupations
- record producerdisc jockeycomposer
- Biography
-
Ryan Hemsworth is a Canadian record producer and DJ. He specialises in electronic music and sampling. He has produced tracks for Tinashe, Tory Lanez, Mitski, and E-40.
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John Hamm
- Occupations
- politicianphysician
- Biography
-
John Frederick Hamm OC is a Canadian physician and politician who served as the 25th premier of Nova Scotia from 1999 to 2006.
University of King's College faculties and divisions
| College : Arts and Science | Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Contemporary Studies | Contemporary History |
| Department/Division : Early Modern Studies | History |
| School : Journalism | Journalism |
General information
| Alternative names | UKC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1789 |
| Motto | Deo Legi Regi Gregi For God, Law, King, People |
| Colors | blue, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | 6350 Coburg Road Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2A1 Canada |
|---|---|
| City population | 440,000 |