Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

Belfast, United Kingdom

"A Russell Group university in the heart of Belfast"

Public Research University Comprehensive 🌐 www.qub.ac.uk https://www.qub.ac.uk

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Ranking #174 (QS)
PSW VISA 2 years (Graduate visa)
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About Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast was founded in 1845 as Queen's College Belfast and became an independent university in 1908. It is a member of the Russell Group and is ranked #174 in the QS World University Rankings 2027. It offers subjects from English and Medicine to Aerospace Engineering, with over 25,000 students from more than 90 countries. The campus sits in Belfast's Queen's Quarter and the university has invested about GBP 700m in its facilities. INTO Queen's runs foundation and pathway courses on campus.

Rankings & Recognition

#174
QS World University Rankings 2026 Ranked #174 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and #23 in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2027.

Ranked #174 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and #23 in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2027.

Accreditations & Memberships

Russell Group INTO Queen's pathway centre

QS 2026 Performance Breakdown

Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Queen's University Belfast's global standing for that metric.

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Key Facts

1845 Founded
1908 Independent University
25,000+ Total Students
4,400+ International Students
90+ Countries Represented
382 Programmes

Popular Programs

Medicine Aerospace Engineering Computer Science Law Pharmacy English Business and Finance

Application Details

Application Route UCAS (UG) or direct (PG)
Intakes September and January
Tests Accepted IELTS and TOEFL iBT
Pathway INTO Queen's foundation

Standardized Test Requirements

TestMinimum Score
IELTS Academic (PG)
6.0 / 6.5 / 7.0 by course
TOEFL iBT
Accepted - score by course

Study Abroad & Visa Details

Visa Approval Rate 95%
I-20 Processing Student visa (CAS needed)
Post-Study Work 2 years (Graduate visa)
Green Card Pathway Skilled Worker visa route

Financials

Application Fee N/A
Avg Scholarship Country-specific awards

Career Outcomes

#=12 in UK Guardian career prospects 2026

Where Graduates Land

Faculty & Alumni

Research Rated Excellent (REF 2021) — 99% —

Notable Alumni

Campus & Location

The main campus is on University Road in Belfast's Queen's Quarter, close to cafes, shops and the Botanic Gardens area. Dublin and Belfast airports are both within reach.

Campus Details

1 city campus in Belfast
25000+ students
90+ countries

Campus Forecast

Belfast: winter 2-8C and summer 11-19C (approx.)

Student Life & Housing

Housing

University halls of residence Private rentals nearby

Dining

Campus cafes Queen's Quarter restaurants

Health & Wellness

NHS access through the health surcharge

Activities & Clubs

Students Union Sports clubs Societies

Diversity & Demographics

Total Students 25,000+
International Students 4,400+
Countries 90+

Cost Deep-Dive

Tuition - UG Intl (2023/24) GBP 18,800-34,450

Intakes & Deadlines

Queen's admits international students in September, and January for selected courses. Undergraduate applications go through UCAS and postgraduate applications are made direct online. INTO Queen's runs foundation and pathway courses.

Scholarships at Queen's University Belfast

1 scholarship available

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All Levels

Queen's International Scholarships

UG and PG Country-specific awards

Deadline: Ask counsellor

These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.

Academic Requirements

Undergraduate School-leaving certificate with course grades. IELTS or TOEFL by course.
Postgraduate Bachelor's degree (2:1 or 2:2 equivalent). IELTS 6.0 to 7.0 by course.

English Proficiency

IELTS Academic (PG)

6.0 / 6.5 / 7.0 by course

TOEFL iBT

Accepted - score by course

Required Documents

Passport copy Academic transcripts Degree certificates English test certificate (IELTS / TOEFL / PTE) Personal statement Reference letter CV (postgraduate) Proof of funds

Application Process

1
Choose course
Check the course list and entry rules on the Queen's University Belfast international pages.
2
Apply online
Apply through UCAS (UG) or the QUB portal (PG) with your documents and English test score.
3
Get offer
Receive a conditional or unconditional offer.
4
Accept & pay deposit
Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit.
5
Get CAS
Meet all conditions and receive your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
6
Apply for visa
Apply for a UK Student visa online and pay the health surcharge.
7
Arrive & enrol
Travel to the UK, collect your BRP or eVisa proof and enrol on campus.

Campus & Location

The main campus is on University Road in Belfast's Queen's Quarter, close to cafes, shops and the Botanic Gardens area. Dublin and Belfast airports are both within reach.

14 of 14 courses
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Bachelor's MB BCh BAO Medicine
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Bachelor's LLB Law
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Bachelor's MPharm Pharmacy
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Study language: English
Duration: 4 years
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Bachelor's BA English
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 3 years
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Master's 8
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Master's courses, Full-time
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Master's courses, Full-time
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Master's MSc Finance
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Study language: English
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Master's MSc Management
Master's courses, Full-time
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Master's MSc Marketing
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
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Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 1 year
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Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 1 year
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