Queen's University at Kingston (commonly shortened to
Queen's University or
Queen's) is a
public research university located in
Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Founded on 16 October 1841 via a royal charter issued by
Queen Victoria, the university predates the founding of Canada by 26 years. Queen's holds more than of land throughout Ontario and owns
Herstmonceux Castle in
East Sussex, England. Queen's is organized into ten undergraduate, graduate and professional faculties and schools.