- Queen’s is a member of the Russell Group of the UK’s 24 leading research-intensive universities.
- 15 Queen’s subjects in the top 200 in the world (QS World Rankings by subject 2020).
Queen’s University Belfast was established in 1845 and is the UK’s ninth oldest university and the top UK University on the island of Ireland. A city-based campus located in Belfast - one of the top 10 UK destinations, as voted by Trip Advisor 2015. Queen’s University is ranked 200 in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021), and a member of the Russell Group of UK research intensive universities, combining excellence in research and education with a student-centred ethos. Queen’s has worldwide partnerships with over 250 universities and 3,000 global employers, enabling our students to benefit from unique access to Study Abroad, placement and employment opportunities. Over 96% of Queen’s graduates are in employment or further study six months after graduation.
The University is committed to delivering a world-class student experience, and has committed to investing £700M into enhancing student support services and facilities, including an annual International Scholarships fund of £1.5M. With some £700m invested in the student experience – we’re invested in our students. We develop global leaders, so that our graduates can compete for their dream career, wherever in the world it may take them. A modern capital city, Belfast is a vibrant hub for the creative and tech sectors, and is known for its welcome, accessibility and affordability. Belfast is one of the safest city in the UK (admiral, 2018) and Northern Ireland has the lowest student cost of living in the UK (Which? University, 2018) Queen’s campus is located in a leafy area, 15 minutes’ walk from Belfast city centre. The city is serviced by two airports; Belfast International Airport and George Best City Airport. Why Queen’s University Belfast? Queen’s offer a world-class education that prepares our students for leadership and citizenship in a global society. Student can finished Bachelor degree within 3 years and continue to study to Master degree for only 1 year. During their study at Queen’s, student can have an opportunity to do 1-year internships for some programmes which prepares them for real-work industry experienced and matches them with employer needs. Queen’s is located in Belfast, known as one of safest city in the UK with affordable living cost.