University of King's College

The University of King's College is a public university in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Established in 1789, it is the oldest chartered university in Canada, and the oldest English-speaking university in the Commonwealth outside of the United Kingdom. The university is regarded for its Foundation Year Program (FYP), a curriculum designed for undergraduates that involves a comprehensive study of intellectual developments — past and present — through great books and ideas. It is also known for its upper-year interdisciplinary honours programs, particularly in contemporary studies, early modern studies, and the history of science and technology. In addition, the university has a journalism school that attracts students from across the world for its intensive graduate programs in journalism, writing, and publishing.