University of King's College

The University of King's College is a post-secondary institution in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. King's is a small university offering only undergraduate programmes. It is affiliated with Dalhousie University, sitting in the northwestern corner of Dalhousie's campus. King's main program is a "foundation year" (FYP) for first year students, in which they read famous works from throughout history. Other programmes for upper year students include a journalism programme and several other "interdisciplinary" offerings.

Notable staff

• Bishop Charles Inglis - Founder
• Dr. John Godfrey - President, 1977–1987
• Dr. Marion G. Fry - President, 1987–1993
• Dr. William Barker - President, 2003–present
• Dr. Angus Johnston - Director, Foundation Year Programme
• Dr. Stephen Boos - Director, Contemporary Studies Programme
• Dr. Kathryn Morris - Director, Early Modern Studies Programme
• Dr. Gordon McOuat - Director, History of Science and Technology Programme
• Laura Penny - Teaching fellow, Foundation Year Programme