The King's University is a small Christian university in south-east Edmonton, founded in 1979. It has fewer than a thousand students, so first-year classes are small and professors teach them directly. Degrees cover science, commerce, psychology, music and education. Environmental studies is a particular strength.
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Official website: kingsu.ca
1979
Private Christian university
Fewer than 1,000 students
CA$18,000 – CA$23,000
International students, undergraduate tuition
CA$13,000 – CA$17,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on kingsu.ca before you apply.
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
BSc Environmental Studies
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
BA Psychology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
BSc Computing Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
Bachelor of Music
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
Very small classes in first year.
Environmental studies with field and lab work.
Christian liberal arts approach.
Commerce graduates work in accounting, non-profits and business in Edmonton.
Science graduates go on to environmental consulting, labs or graduate school.
Degree graduates can usually apply for a post-graduation work permit.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Selected programmes
Postgrad
No PG intake
Edmonton is Alberta's capital, spread along the North Saskatchewan River valley with a long network of parks and trails. The King's campus is in a quiet residential area in the south-east.
Winters are very cold. Rent is moderate by Canadian standards, and Alberta has no provincial sales tax.
Letter of acceptance from The King's University
Alberta provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
King's admits on a rolling basis. International students should apply by spring for September and by October for January.
September, plus a January start for some programmes.
You'll need a study permit. The King's University sends a letter of acceptance, and most students also need a provincial attestation letter. The permit application goes online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
Commerce, environmental studies, psychology, computing science and music are popular. Entry needs secondary school with the right subjects and IELTS 6.5.
Yes. King's gives entrance scholarships based on grades to international students, and there are awards for music and leadership.
