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University of King’s College

6350 Coburg Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2A1
Telephone: 902-422-1271

Profile

The University of King’s College is one of the oldest universities in Canada and also one of the smallest. The college offers concentration, major or honours degrees in arts, science and journalism. Its commitment to the humanities is reflected in its unique academic programs.

The Foundation Year Program (FYP) is a comprehensive, inter-disciplinary examination of the development of Western culture from ancient to contemporary times. FYP has a national reputation for excellence as an alternative first-year of undergraduate studies in arts, science or journalism. King’s programs in journalism combine a well-rounded humanities education with the craft of print, online or broadcast journalism. The contemporary studies program provides an interdisciplinary approach to contemporary European and North American culture. Early modern studies provides an interdisciplinary study of the early modern period in Europe. History of science and technology is King’s newest program, providing an interdisciplinary study of the evolution and role of the scientific method in Western thought, from ancient to modern times, in the context of cultural developments as a whole.

King’s is affiliated with Dalhousie University through a joint College of Arts and Science. In addition to enjoying the unique community and societies of King’s, students share Dalhousie’s facilities and services.

History
Year of foundation: 1789

Student fees

Canadian student fees  2009 - 2010 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $5,008 - $6,030

International student fees  2009 - 2010 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $13,290

* Source: Statistics Canada. Fees for general programs in arts and humanities.

Note: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.

Student enrolment

2009 rounded preliminary fall enrolment *
Full-time (undergraduates): 1,140
Part-time (undergraduates): 30

* Source: Association of Atlantic Universities

Programs and degrees

Note: The program information is compiled by AUCC staff in cooperation with staff at member institutions. The programs are classified according to the Classification of Instructional Programs 2000. To search for the programs offered by this institution, please consult the Directory of Canadian Universities’ programs database online at http://www.aucc.ca/can_uni/search/index_e.html.

Student facilities and services

Personal support services
The Black Student Advising Centre, chaplaincy, counselling and psychological services, employment centre, health services, international student centre, Native education counsellor, off-campus housing, services for students with disabilities, sexual harassment adviser, walk-home service, women’s centre. Facilities and services at Dalhousie University are also available to King’s students.

Academic support services
Equity liaison officer, international student centre, learning connections, services for students with disabilities, student advocacy service, tutoring service, writing workshops. Facilities and services at Dalhousie University are also available to King’s students.

First-year student programs
Barriers between subjects are replaced by a seamless survey of Western civilization from its ancient-world beginnings to contemporary times. The Foundation Year Program's curriculum is highly coordinated and the assignments are well paced and predictable, which means students can put their focus where it belongs: on the great books which are at the heart of the programme. FYP attracts students interested in pursuing degrees in arts, science, music and journalism.

Housing
On-campus: The University of King’s College provides accommodation for 275 students in traditional-style female-only and male-only residences as well as a co-ed option. Both double and single rooms are available. Upper-year students have priority for the single rooms. Usually all first-year applicants are accommodated. Annual cost for room and board: $8,410 - $9,110. The price of residence includes three meals a day (seven days a week), telephone with local service, voice mail and a small refrigerator.

Off-campus: Housing can be competitive, but is available. Rents start at $550/month. The campus is centrally located in a residential part of Halifax.

Student assistance
Undergraduate: About 15 percent of first-year students receive entrance scholarships ($1,000 - $8,000) based on marks and essay submission. Some entrance awards require special application. Applications can be obtained from the registrar’s office or at www.ukings.ca. Returning students with first-class standing are eligible to receive an in-course scholarship. Bursaries are awarded during the academic year according to demonstrable need and range in value from $200 to $2,200.

University research

Many of King's scholars study and write on historical periods and on questions of philosophical importance; in other words, direct social utility is difficult to define. However, King’s is an innovator in science studies, which considers many topical issues. In addition, King’s is strongly committed to public lecture series which over the years have presented scholarly research and presentations on current affairs to as broad an audience as possible. The Journalism series in particular attracts large audiences, as does the Trust in Science series. Students are encouraged to aid in research through the new Student Assistant Program and to publish their work in student journals. King's is more committed to achievement in teaching than in research, but the congenial, collegiate atmosphere and the excellence of the students mean that top researchers are keen to remain here. The best arts students are strongly attracted to the intellectual environment offered at King’s.

International education

Exchange arrangements may be made for students to complete part of their degree program abroad in any one of more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and North America. The College of Arts and Science offers a number of programs which enable students to pursue part of their studies in another country and culture, often in a foreign language environment. There are two types of student exchange programs. University wide programs allow for the exchange of students from any appropriate academic unit at the universities involved, and are coordinated by Dalhousie University’s Study Abroad/Exchange Services. Department/faculty-based programs normally involve the exchange of students between two similar academic units at the universities who are party to the exchange agreement, and are normally coordinated by an individual within the department/faculty. Additional information on exchange programs can be found at www.dal.ca/iss.

Affiliated institution

Atlantic School of Theology
(Co-educational theological school for the Anglican, Roman Catholic and United Church denominations)
640 Francklyn Street
Halifax, NS B3H 3B5
Telephone: 902-423-6939