The King's University
Edmonton, Alberta
Compare The King's University programs, admissions, costs, residence, student support, and career pathways in one source-reviewed guide. Jump to the decision section you need below.
Reviewed August 16, 2026 · Information checked against official university sources · How we review guides
Overview
Quick Facts
| Location | Edmonton, Alberta |
|---|---|
| School Type | Smaller undergraduate-focused environment |
| Directory Size | Small university |
| Campus Setting | Major-city campus environment |
| Ranking Signal | No QS World 2026 position listed in this guide |
| Program Strengths | Business, Education, Science, Arts, Music |
Start with campus and program fit, then verify official admissions, residence, and cost details before building the final application list.
Admissions Planning
Independent Edmonton admission for Fall 2027
Apply directly to The King's University in Alberta
This King's owns the application and admission decision. It is not King's University College at Western and not University of King's College in Halifax. General eligibility starts at 60%, but program prerequisites and applicant-route evidence still matter.
Published general floor
60%
A five-course framework including English 30-1 or its equivalent.
Fall 2027 opens
October 1, 2026
Confirmed from the standing Fall application opening.
International early date
April 15, 2027
Explicitly listed on the live Important Dates page.
| Route | Requirement | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian high school | Present English 30-1 or an equivalent, three standard Grade 12 courses and one additional eligible Grade 12 course with a 60% overall average. | This is King's published non-competitive eligibility floor; individual programs add prerequisites. |
| Ontario high school | Use six Grade 12 U/M credits, including ENG4U and program prerequisites, within King's five-course admission framework. | King's owns the admission decision; this is not the similarly named college at Western University. |
| International high school | Complete secondary school, present five eligible Grade 12 subjects with a 60% overall average and satisfy English proficiency where required. | Country-specific documents and program prerequisites still apply. |
| United States | The current US route publishes an ACT composite of 20 with no section below 15, alongside secondary-school completion evidence. | Applicants can also be evaluated through the regular international route and program prerequisites. |
| Post-secondary transfer | Present at least a 2.0 transfer GPA. King's may apply up to 60 transfer credits toward BA, BSc, BCom and BMus degrees. | Major and minor courses need at least C-; cognate and elective courses need at least D. |
| Mature applicant | Be 21 or older by September 1 of the entry year with no previous post-secondary study, then meet the regular route or English plus program prerequisites. | King's may use its English Language Assessment Test where the published conditions apply. |
| Bachelor of Education after-degree | Complete an eligible first degree and apply to the two-year elementary or secondary after-degree route by the published BEd rounds. | Education is not a direct-entry bachelor's route from high school and does not accept transfer into the two-year program. |
Fall 2027 date audit
Fall 2027 applications open
October 1, 2026
Confirmed by the standing Fall opening rule on the live application page.
Fall 2027 international early deadline
April 15, 2027
Confirmed on the live Important Dates page; the reduced international application fee applies through this date.
Fall 2027 international final deadline
June 15, 2027
The live application page publishes June 15 as the standing final Fall international deadline.
Fall 2027 BEd first / second / final rounds
January 31 / April 1 / June 15, 2027
Dates follow the current standing BEd round schedule; seats can fill before later rounds.
Fall 2027 Canadian general deadline
Pending
The live calendar still shows August 11, 2026 for the current Fall intake and does not publish the 2027 Canadian close date.
Fall 2027 final-document deadline
Pending
The documents page publishes September 30, 2026 and January 31, 2027, not a Fall 2027 document date.
Fall 2027 residence priority deadline
June 15, 2027
Standing first-year priority applies to Tower double rooms after admission, residence application and the $300 deposit.
Current published information
General admission publishes a 60% average
Applicants present English 30-1 or equivalent, three standard Grade 12 courses and one additional eligible Grade 12 course with a 60% overall average.
The King's University: General Canadian admission requirements · Verified August 16, 2026
Current published information
International admission uses the same 60% five-course floor
International applicants complete secondary school, present five eligible Grade 12 subjects and meet a 60% overall average plus English evidence where required.
The King's University: General international admission requirements · Verified August 16, 2026
Current published information
The US route publishes an ACT threshold
The current route lists ACT 20 or higher with no individual section below 15.
The King's University: General international admission requirements · Verified August 16, 2026
Current published information
Transfer admission publishes a 2.0 GPA
Post-secondary applicants need a minimum 2.0 GPA, and King's assesses transferability separately.
The King's University: Transfer admission and credit limits · Verified August 16, 2026
Current published information
Most named bachelor's routes accept up to 60 transfer credits
King's publishes a maximum of 60 transfer credits into BA, BSc, BCom and BMus degrees; Education is excluded because it is an after-degree program.
The King's University: Transfer admission and credit limits · Verified August 16, 2026
Current published information
The mature route begins at age 21
Applicants must be 21 by September 1 of the entry year and have no previous post-secondary study, then meet the regular route or English plus program prerequisites.
The King's University: Mature applicant admission · Verified August 16, 2026
Current published information
King's publishes program-sensitive English evidence
The standard and BEd routes have different test thresholds; BEd examples include TOEFL 97 with specified subscores or IELTS with Speaking 7 and other bands 6.5.
The King's University: English-language proficiency and ELAT · Verified August 16, 2026
Current published information
IB admission and transfer credit use different thresholds
IB admission requires no result below 3 and an average of 3.5, while transfer credit is normally considered for scores of 5 or higher.
The King's University: AP and IB admission and transfer credit · Verified August 16, 2026
Current published information
Science, business, psychology and kinesiology add prerequisites
Examples include Math 30-1 for Computing Science, Chemistry plus Math and Physics preparation for Chemistry, and Biology or Science plus Math for Kinesiology.
The King's University: Program-specific prerequisites · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027
Fall 2027 applications open October 1, 2026
King's publishes October 1 as the standing opening for Fall applications.
The King's University: Application opening, deadlines and fees · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027
The Fall 2027 international early deadline is April 15, 2027
The live Important Dates page explicitly lists April 15, 2027 and the application page ties the reduced international application fee to April 15.
The King's University: Live admission dates through Fall 2027 · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027
The general Canadian Fall 2027 deadline is pending
The live page still publishes August 11, 2026 for the current Fall intake and no Canadian Fall 2027 close date.
Recheck the live Important Dates page; do not move the August 11, 2026 deadline forward a year.
The King's University: Live admission dates through Fall 2027 · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027
The Fall 2027 final-document date is pending
The documents page lists September 30, 2026 for Fall and January 31, 2027 for Winter, not a Fall 2027 requirement.
Use the 2027 admission letter and documents page when King’s publishes that cycle.
The King's University: Admission document submission dates · Verified August 16, 2026
Official King's Edmonton admission sources
Programs and Pathways
King's-owned Alberta credentials
Compare program structure, prerequisites and live intake status
Alberta authorizes King's to grant BA, BSc, BCom, BMus and BEd degrees. The university combines a Christian liberal-arts common curriculum with specialized study, research, internships and practica on its Edmonton campus.
Arts and social sciences
BA routes include English, History, Music, Philosophy and Theology, Politics-History-Economics, Psychology, Sociology and other interdisciplinary study.
Every King's degree includes its Christian liberal-arts common curriculum; verify whether a specific major is admitting for 2027.
Natural and computing sciences
BSc study includes Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Environmental Studies, Interdisciplinary Science and Psychology, with program-specific mathematics and science prerequisites.
The four-year science degrees require the King's common curriculum alongside the major and cognates.
Environmental Studies BA or BSc
Students choose a social-policy-oriented BA or science-oriented BSc and complete annual field learning plus a 13-week internship after third year.
This is a required program-owned internship, not proof of universal co-op across King's.
Leder School of Business
King's offers BCom and BA business routes with concentrations and a four-month internship supported by the 160-hour BUSI 490 course.
Business also advertises case competitions, consulting projects and social-enterprise learning.
Bachelor of Education after-degree
The two-year elementary or secondary program follows a completed first degree and includes two supervised classroom practica totaling 18 weeks.
This later-entry credential is distinct from undergraduate pre-education planning.
Music routes
The public program page describes BA, BMus and diploma study, auditions, ensembles and piano pedagogy.
The 2026–27 Registry calendar marks BA Music and BMus admission suspended; Fall 2027 availability requires direct confirmation.
Kinesiology
The BKIN route combines human movement, health and exercise study and requires Biology 30 or Science 30 plus Math 30-1 or 30-2.
Published prerequisites are an eligibility floor, not a professional certification guarantee.
Independent King's credentials
Alberta authorizes King's to grant BA, BSc, BCom, BMus and BEd degrees on its Edmonton campus.
These are King's-owned degrees—not Western, University of Alberta or University of King's College credentials.
Music needs a direct 2027 check
The public Music page remains visible, but the dated 2026–27 Registry calendar marks BA Music and BMus admission suspended. Treat Fall 2027 availability as unresolved until Admissions and the new calendar agree.
Current published information
King's publishes arts, science, business, music and education study
The directory spans bachelor's degrees, minors, certificates and after-degree Education on the Edmonton campus.
The King's University: Current undergraduate program directory · Verified August 16, 2026
Current published information
King's confers its own degrees
The Registry calendar assigns degree authority to The King's University rather than Western University, University of Alberta or a Halifax institution.
The King's University Registry: Authorized degrees, residency and academic rules · Verified August 16, 2026
Current published information
Business integrates a four-month internship
Leder School students can combine BCom or BA study with a supervised business internship, case competitions, consulting and mentorship.
The King's University: Leder School of Business programs and internship · Verified August 16, 2026
Current published information
Education is a two-year after-degree
King's offers elementary and secondary BEd routes after an eligible first degree, not as direct entry from high school.
The King's University: BEd after-degree and practica · Verified August 16, 2026
Current published information
Environmental Studies has BA and BSc pathways
The BA emphasizes human and policy dimensions while the BSc emphasizes conservation biology, reclamation and science.
The King's University: Environmental Studies degrees, field learning and internship · Verified August 16, 2026
Current published information
Every Environmental Studies student completes a 13-week internship
The required summer placement follows third year and has included government, industry and nonprofit hosts.
The King's University: Environmental Studies degrees, field learning and internship · Verified August 16, 2026
Current published information
Chemistry emphasizes experiential and research-rich study
The current program page connects laboratory and research learning to industry, graduate study and professional preparation.
The King's University: Chemistry research and experiential study · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027 planning
Music's public listing conflicts with the current admission calendar
The public page advertises Music study, while the 2026–27 BA and BMus calendar pages mark admission suspended.
Confirm Fall 2027 intake directly with Admissions; a visible marketing page does not override the dated Registry calendar.
The King's University Registry: 2026–27 Bachelor of Music admission status · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027
Fall 2027 program availability is pending
The program directory is live, but the authoritative dated calendar is 2026–27 and does not establish every 2027 intake.
Review the 2027–28 Registry calendar and any program-specific suspensions before applying.
The King's University: Current undergraduate program directory · Verified August 16, 2026
Official King's Edmonton program sources
Residence and Campus Fit
King's-operated Edmonton housing
Choose a Tower room, Tower Suite or South Campus Apartment
The live pages publish monthly rates and meal-plan rules. First-year students receive priority in Tower doubles by June 15 after admission, application and deposit; that language is narrower than a blanket housing guarantee.
Tower double room
$538.25 per month
Current live rate; Tower room residents must choose a cafeteria food plan.
Tower single room
$807.25 per month
Current live rate and subject to availability.
Tower Suite
$619 per month
Eight four-person suites have full kitchens and optional meal plans, so early application matters.
South Campus Apartment
$699.75 per month
Apartment-style housing sits across the street, includes a full kitchen and does not require a meal plan.
Meal plans
$2,655 basic / $2,254 limited per term
Tower double and single residents require a plan; suite and apartment residents do not.
Residence deposit
$300 non-refundable
King's uses the deposit to confirm an offered residence space.
First-year placement
Tower double priority by June 15
Admitted Fall starters receive priority after applying and paying the deposit; this is narrower than a blanket residence guarantee.
Fall 2027 rates and move-in
Pending
Current pages publish rates without a 2027–28 label and list August 31, 2026 move-in, not the 2027 date.
The deposit is non-refundable
A $300 payment confirms an offered space. Before paying, confirm the 2027–28 contract, the exact room type and whether a meal plan is mandatory for that option.
Current published information
King's owns three Edmonton residence formats
Housing consists of Tower rooms, eight four-person Tower Suites and South Campus Apartments across the street.
The King's University: King's residence inventory · Verified August 16, 2026
Current live rate
Tower rooms cost $538.25 double or $807.25 single per month
The live Tower page publishes both monthly rates and includes utilities.
The King's University: Tower room rates and meal plans · Verified August 16, 2026
Current live rate
Tower Suites cost $619 per month
Eight units house four students each with full kitchens and optional meal plans.
The King's University: Tower Suite inventory and rates · Verified August 16, 2026
Current live rate
South Campus Apartments cost $699.75 per month
The live apartment page lists the monthly rate, full kitchens and included utilities.
The King's University: South Campus Apartment inventory and rates · Verified August 16, 2026
2026–27
Current meal plans are $2,655 or $2,254 per term
Tower room residents require a plan; suite and apartment residents can cook and do not require one.
The King's University: Tower room rates and meal plans · Verified August 16, 2026
Current published information
The residence deposit is $300 and non-refundable
A deposit is required to confirm an offered space and is not refunded if plans change.
The King's University: Residence availability, deposit and meal-plan rules · Verified August 16, 2026
Current published information
First-year placement is priority, not a blanket guarantee
Fall-starting first-year students receive Tower double priority if admitted, applied and paid the deposit by June 15; other options remain limited and first-come.
The King's University: Residence priority and legacy-family offer · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027
Fall 2027 residence rates and move-in are pending
The live monthly pages are not labelled 2027–28, and the dated residence page shows August 31, 2026 move-in.
Recheck the 2027–28 contract, rates and move-in page before paying the non-refundable deposit.
The King's University: 2026 residence move-in and deposit dates · Verified August 16, 2026
Official King's Edmonton residence sources
Housing and Location Questions
| Campus Setting | Major-city campus environment |
|---|---|
| Residence | Check residence guarantee rules, first-year room styles, meal plans, deposit deadlines, and off-campus housing pressure. |
| City Fit | Students should compare transit, weather, cost of living, safety, and community feel in Edmonton. |
| Commuting | If living off campus, map commute time to classes, labs, placements, and evening activities before committing. |
Tuition, Scholarships, and Aid
2026–27 costs and award evidence
Cross-check per-credit tuition before adding residence and aid
The domestic and international full-load totals reconcile exactly to the published credit rates. Fall 2027 pricing remains pending, and the international annual estimate conflicts with the page's own line-item arithmetic.
Domestic full load per term
$7,998
2026–27 tuition for 15.5 credits at $516 per credit; 15.5 × $516 reconciles exactly.
Domestic three-credit course
$1,548
Current 2026–27 course price before student fees, books and living costs.
International full load per term
$11,997
2026–27 tuition for 15.5 credits at $774 per credit; 15.5 × $774 reconciles exactly.
International deposits
$500 tuition + $5,000 registration
The tuition page identifies both as one-time deposits; confirm how each is credited before payment.
Student fees per term
$1,070.78
Current full-time association, services, facilities, publications, fitness and community-life fees.
Orientation / health / books
$160 / $322.56 / $650
Current orientation fee plus published health and textbook estimates; health is once yearly and can have opt-out conditions.
International annual estimate
$29,000 — official conflict
The same page says this covers tuition, residence, food, fees, books and living costs, but two tuition terms alone total $23,994; its listed add-ons exceed the $5,006 remainder.
2027–28 tuition and fees
Pending
King's had not published the Fall 2027 schedule on August 16, 2026.
Award audit
Canadian high-school admission scholarship
$2,000 at 80–89% / $3,000 at 90–100%
Automatic consideration based on admission marks; no separate award application.
US applicant admission scholarship
$1,000 at ACT 28 or SAT 1270 / $2,000 at ACT 31 or SAT 1400
Automatic award ladder for eligible new students using published test scores.
WAEC / NECO / SSCE admission scholarship
$1,000 for five Bs / $2,000 for five As
Published international examination ladder for eligible incoming students.
BEd admission scholarship
$1,000 at 3.50–3.79 / $2,000 at 3.80–4.00
Automatic after-degree award based on the last 60 credits and at least 12 credits each term.
King's Awareness Scholarship
$2,000, renewable up to three times
70% or 2.7 GPA plus application and outreach criteria; renewal is conditional.
Competitive award window
February 1–April 7, 2026 — conflict
The scholarship and competitive pages say April 7, while the international admitted page says March 31.
Fall 2027 awards
Pending
The published competitive window and many current values are tied to 2026; do not silently carry them into 2027.
Two award deadlines are live
The main scholarship pages close the 2026 competitive window on April 7, while the international admitted-student page says March 31. Use the earlier date unless Student Finance confirms otherwise.
2026–27
Domestic tuition is $7,998 per term for 15.5 credits
The 2026–27 rate is $516 per credit; multiplying 15.5 by $516 exactly matches the published total.
The King's University: 2026–27 domestic and international tuition · Verified August 16, 2026
2026–27
International tuition is $11,997 per term for 15.5 credits
The 2026–27 rate is $774 per credit; multiplying 15.5 by $774 exactly matches the published total.
The King's University: 2026–27 domestic and international tuition · Verified August 16, 2026
2026–27
International students face two listed one-time deposits
The tuition page lists a $500 tuition deposit and $5,000 international registration deposit; applicants should confirm application to their account.
The King's University: 2026–27 domestic and international tuition · Verified August 16, 2026
2026–27
Full-time student fees are $1,070.78 per term
The total covers the published association, services, facilities, publications, fitness and community-life components.
The King's University: 2026–27 domestic and international tuition · Verified August 16, 2026
2026–27
The $29,000 international annual estimate conflicts with listed arithmetic
Two tuition terms total $23,994, leaving $5,006, while the same page also lists student fees, deposits, books, health, residence, food and living costs that exceed that remainder.
Build a line-item budget from current rates instead of relying on the $29,000 all-in sentence.
The King's University: 2026–27 domestic and international tuition · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027
Fall 2027 tuition is pending
King's has published 2026–27 domestic and international rates but not a 2027–28 schedule.
Recheck after the 2027–28 tuition schedule is approved; do not inflate current amounts.
The King's University: 2026–27 domestic and international tuition · Verified August 16, 2026
Current published information
Canadian high-school admission awards are $2,000 or $3,000
Automatic awards are $2,000 at 80–89% and $3,000 at 90–100%, subject to enrolment and verification rules.
The King's University: Automatic admission scholarship ladders · Verified August 16, 2026
Current published information
King's publishes US and West African exam award ladders
US awards use ACT/SAT thresholds, while WAEC, NECO and SSCE applicants can receive $1,000 for five Bs or $2,000 for five As.
The King's University: Automatic admission scholarship ladders · Verified August 16, 2026
Current published information
BEd admission awards use a two-step GPA ladder
The current automatic awards are $1,000 at 3.50–3.79 and $2,000 at 3.80–4.00, based on the last 60 credits.
The King's University: Automatic admission scholarship ladders · Verified August 16, 2026
2026 awards
Official pages disagree on the competitive-award close date
The scholarships and competitive-awards pages close on April 7, 2026; the international admitted page says the application runs February 1–March 31.
Ask Student Finance which deadline controls the applicant's award form.
The King's University: International admitted-student steps and award dates · Verified August 16, 2026
Official King's Edmonton cost and award sources
Cost Planning
| Tuition | Tuition depends on program, student status, and year. Verify domestic and international tuition on the official fee schedule. |
|---|---|
| Scholarships | Check automatic entrance awards, competitive major awards, faculty scholarships, and international-student awards. |
| Living Costs | Budget for residence or rent, food, books, transit, health insurance, winter clothing, and emergency funds. |
| Proof of Funds | International students should confirm current study-permit financial requirements and school-specific cost estimates. |
Student Life and Support
Fit Signals
| Community | Small university profile: compare class feel, access to professors, student clubs, and how easy it is to build community. |
|---|---|
| Student Supports | Review academic advising, accessibility services, mental health supports, international student services, and writing centres. |
| Clubs and Leadership | Look for discipline clubs, cultural groups, entrepreneurship programs, varsity/intramural sports, and volunteering. |
| First-Year Transition | Ask how orientation, peer mentorship, residence programming, and advising help students settle in. |
Co-op, Research, and Career Outcomes
Internships, practica and employment
Plan around program-owned work-integrated learning
King's does not publish one universal co-op sequence. Instead, Environmental Studies, Business, Education, Computing Science and the Micah Centre define different internships or practica with their own credit, timing and eligibility rules.
Environmental Studies internship
All Environmental Studies students complete a 13-week summer internship after third year.
Business internship
Business students undertake a four-month experience; BUSI 490 requires 160 hours in a business function.
Education practica
The after-degree BEd includes two supervised placements totaling 18 weeks: about 6–7 weeks, then 11 weeks.
Computing Science practica
The current science calendar includes CMPT 480 and 481 practica and requires one placement in a nonprofit context.
Micah Centre internships
Three- or six-month justice and development internships may carry SSCI academic credit when approved.
On-campus employment
Students enrolled in at least three courses per term may apply for flexible part-time campus jobs; employment is competitive.
No universal co-op
King's publishes program-specific internships, practica and employment rather than one co-op sequence available in every degree.
International students should check permit timing
King's advises that an essential internship or co-op component may require a separate co-op work permit. Admission to the degree does not itself guarantee a placement or immigration authorization.
Current published information
BUSI 490 requires 160 internship hours
The pass/fail work-integrated course uses employer evaluation, host engagement and coursework and runs in winter or spring/summer.
The King's University: Business internship and project course details · Verified August 16, 2026
Current published information
Education students complete 18 weeks of practica
King's publishes a 6- or 7-week first-year practicum and an 11-week second-year teaching practicum under school and faculty supervision.
The King's University: BEd after-degree and practica · Verified August 16, 2026
Current published information
Micah Centre internships last three or six months
Approved justice and development internships may receive SSCI academic credit and have separate placement expectations.
The King's University: Micah Centre internship length and academic credit · Verified August 16, 2026
Current published information
Environmental Studies requires a 13-week summer internship
The placement follows third year and can be hosted by government, industry or nonprofit organizations.
The King's University: Environmental Studies degrees, field learning and internship · Verified August 16, 2026
Current published information
Campus employment requires at least three courses per term
King's offers competitive part-time jobs during September–April and some summer roles, with separate deadlines for returning and new students.
The King's University: On-campus employment eligibility and deadlines · Verified August 16, 2026
Current published information
Required placements can need a co-op work permit
King's tells international students that programs with an essential co-op or internship component may require the separate permit.
The King's University: International placement and co-op work-permit boundary · Verified August 16, 2026
Current published information
King's does not publish universal co-op
The official pages document program-specific internships, practica and campus work, not one alternating paid-work sequence across every degree.
The King's University: International placement and co-op work-permit boundary · Verified August 16, 2026
Official King's Edmonton experiential sources
Career Planning
| Experiential Learning | Check whether your target program offers co-op, internships, clinical placements, practicums, studios, field schools, or research terms. |
|---|---|
| Career Services | Compare job boards, employer partnerships, resume support, interview preparation, and alumni mentoring. |
| Research Access | For graduate-school or professional-school pathways, look for undergraduate research assistant roles and lab access. |
| Outcome Questions | Ask where graduates work or study next, and whether outcomes differ by program, co-op stream, or campus. |
Apply directly to The King's University in Edmonton, match the 60% general floor to your program prerequisites, and use the confirmed Fall 2027 dates without projecting unpublished deadlines or prices. Compare King's-owned degrees, current tuition, Tower and apartment housing, entrance awards, and program-specific internships while keeping the Music intake, award-deadline and annual-cost conflicts visible.
The King's University Edmonton admission, tuition, residence, scholarships and internship FAQs
Current answers for Canadian, international, transfer, mature and BEd applicants planning Fall 2027 at the independent King's University in Edmonton, with confirmed dates, current costs and housing, institutional identity boundaries, program-specific work-integrated learning and unpublished target-cycle facts kept explicit.
Official Sources and Next Steps
Stellar keeps this guide structured for comparison, but official university pages remain the source of truth for program requirements, tuition, residence, scholarships, deadlines, and policy changes.
Prepared by Stellar Advisers Editorial Team · Reviewed August 16, 2026 · Editorial, corrections, and source methodology
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