About Queen’s University Belfast
Queen’s University Belfast is a Russell Group institution in Northern Ireland known for research in health, cyber security, and engineering, set around the historic Lanyon building in Belfast’s Queen’s Quarter.
Key Information
Student Statistics
- • 25,000 total students
- • 4,500 international students
- • 220 student societies
Location
- • Located in Belfast
- • Public university
- • Established 1845
Subject Rankings
Academics & Faculties
Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, PhD, Foundation
Popular Subjects
MedicineEngineeringLawCyber SecurityBusiness Management
Student-Staff Ratio
15 : 1
Faculties & Departments
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Law, History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics, Queen's Management School
Engineering and Physical Sciences
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Natural and Built Environment
Medicine, Health and Life Sciences
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Nursing and Midwifery, Pharmacy
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
Academic: Typical A-level offer ABB–BBB depending on course; IB 32–34
Alternatives: A-levels, IB Diploma, Chinese Gaokao with foundation or first-year entry for high scores, US High School Diploma with APs
IELTS: 6.5
R 5.5 / W 5.5 / L 5.5 / S 5.5
TOEFL iBT: 90
Portfolio or audition for music and arts • Interview and MMIs for medicine and nursing
Postgraduate
Minimum Qualification: Normally a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent; relevant experience considered for some programmes
GPA: 0
IELTS: 6.5
R 6 / W 6 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 90
Research proposal for MPhil/PhD • CV and references for professional programmes
Fees & Funding
Tuition (International)
- Undergraduate: £17,000
- Postgraduate: £17,000
- Foundation: £18,500
Living Costs (Annual)
- Accommodation: £5,200
- Food: £1,800
- Transport: £620
- Entertainment: £900
- Other: £780
- Total: £9,300
Scholarships
International Office Undergraduate Scholarship
MeritValue: £4,000 (Tuition fee discount)
Offer holders with AAA/IB 36 equivalent • Classed as international fee payers
Deadline: 2025-05-31
Early Bird Postgraduate Award
MeritValue: £2,000 (Fee reduction)
Deposit paid by 30 April • Full-time taught master's
Vice-Chancellor's Attainment Scholarship
NeedValue: £7,500 (Tuition and stipend)
Students from countries with limited financing • Evidence of leadership and community impact
Campus & Facilities
University Road, Belfast BT7 1NN
Historic campus centred around the iconic Lanyon Building, featuring modern research facilities and the McClay Library in the heart of Belfast's Queen's Quarter
Size: 275 acres
Facilities
Academic
McClay Library, Graduate School, Computer Science Building, Engineering Block
Research
Institute for Global Food Security, Centre for Cancer Research, Cyber Security Centre
Accommodation
Elms BT1
University-managedCity-centre ensuite cluster flats with cinema room and study pods
Cost: £137 - £185 (per week)
24/7 reception • Bills included • Shared social spaces
Distance: 15-minute walk
Contract: 39-51 weeks
Elms BT9
On-campusPurpose-built village beside the PEC with tree-lined courtyards, catered and self-catered options
Cost: £125 - £170 (per week)
Residential life team • Secure cycle storage • Social and study lounges
Contract: 37-40 weeks
Accommodation is guaranteed for new international undergraduates who apply by 30 June and pay a £300 deposit via the portal.
Arrival packs, airport coach from Belfast International, and Settling-In programme pairing new students with peer mentors.
Student Life & Support
Clubs & Sports
Clubs: 220
Teams: 70
Cultural Activities
- Belfast International Arts Festival collaborations
- Global Village fair hosted by the Students' Union
- Weekly language exchange nights
Health & Wellbeing
- Medical centre: Yes
- Counselling: Yes
- Disability support: Yes
- Emergency: N/A
Careers & Outcomes
Employability Rank
140
Graduate Outcomes
Employed: 78%
Further study: 14%
Unemployed: 4%
Average Salary
£26,000
annual
Top Employers
DeloittePwCCitiAllstate NIKainosNHS Northern Ireland
Location & Transportation
Nearest Airport
Belfast City Airport
8 km • 15 minutes by bus
Public Transport
- Bus: Glider G2 and Metro 8/9 stop at Queen's Quarter linking to Belfast city centre • £55 monthly student pass
- Rail: Botanic rail station offers services to Bangor, Lisburn, and Dublin • £17 return to Dublin with student card
Local Area
Queen's Quarter is a leafy neighbourhood beside Botanic Gardens with cafes, music venues, and Titanic Quarter employers nearby.
Cost of Living: Medium
Attractions: Titanic Belfast, Botanic Gardens and Palm House, Giant's Causeway day trips
Shopping: Victoria Square, St George's Market, Lisburn Road boutiques
Entertainment: Ulster Hall concerts, Black Box arts venue, Cathedral Quarter nightlife
Additional Information
Metadata
Source: Queen's University Belfast prospectus 2025, HESA 2023 release, Graduate Outcomes survey, Belfast Region City Deal
Last Updated: 2025-11-24T22:39:22.112Z
Verified: Yes
Contact Email: qub@ukuni.io