| Location | Belfast, United Kingdom | Funding Type | Public |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Students | 24695 | Establishment | University |
| Founded In | 1845 | Estimated Cost of Living | 9207 GBP |
| Address | University Rd, Belfast BT7 1NN, United Kingdom |
Queen's is one of the oldest and most respected universities in the UK, with one of the most modern campuses, and it’s only 15 minutes’ walk from the city center. This award-winning university offers you the perfect combination of student life.
Established: 1845
As soon as you set foot on the campus of the UK’s 9th oldest university, you will feel inspired by its history. Described by The Sunday Times as ‘Ireland’s Oxbridge’, the quality of teaching you will receive is first-class. With 24 subjects in the top 20 in the UK (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017) you can be sure to receive the best education.
Stunning city campus
The beautiful architecture on campus is home to first-class learning facilities like the McClay Library and IT training rooms. Here new technology blends e-learning with traditional teaching. What’s more, it’s within walking distance of the buzz of Belfast city centre!
International network
World-class research
The Queen’s University of Belfast is where learning and research come together to create exciting opportunities. As well as being ranked 8th in The UK for ‘research intensity’ (Research Excellence Framework 2014), the University is part of the Russell Group, a collection of the UK’s 24 top-ranking universities – impressive accolades recognized globally.
Maximize your career
Thanks to Queen’s international reputation for producing strong graduates, you'll have the edge in the careers market. With links to over 3,000 organizations, many degree programs offer a year in industry. So, if you aren’t sure of your career path, this could help you decide.
Get your CV ready
Be one step ahead and discuss your future with a university careers adviser, search for jobs or register for events when you log on to ‘MyFuture’. Are you interested in gaining employability skills? Why not join a society, volunteer or do work experience to improve your teamwork and leadership skills. You may even receive the Queen’s Degree Plus Award.
Elms BT1
Our city-center accommodation offers a cosmopolitan lifestyle just a 1500m walk from Queen’s main campus
Elms BT2
Our new city center accommodation offers a cosmopolitan lifestyle just 1200m from Queen’s main campus
Elms BT9
Elms BT9 is a purpose-built accommodation with first-year undergraduate students in mind.
#1.WE’RE A WORLD-CLASS UNIVERSITY
Ranked in the top 173 global universities (QS World University Rankings 2020), Queen's is part of an elite UK group of research-intensive universities, known as the Russell Group.
#2 OUR RESEARCH HAS GLOBAL IMPACT
We’re ranked 8th in the UK for research intensity, while 75 percent of our research is world-class or internationally leading (Research Excellence Framework 2014).
#3. YOU’LL BE TAUGHT BY WORLD-LEADING ACADEMICS
The world-leading research by our academics informs our exceptional teaching; which means a more relevant and valuable degree for you.
#4. YOU’LL BENEFIT FROM £350MILLION CAMPUS INVESTMENT
Over the past decade, Queen's has invested over £350m in cutting-edge facilities, including the £50m McClay Library, placing us joint 2nd in the UK for university facilities (Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2017)
#5. YOU’LL GET A PASSPORT TO THE WORLD
You can enhance your degree with a range of study or work abroad opportunities, enabling you to broaden your horizons, enrich your university experience and gain the edge in the graduate job market.
#6 WE’RE IN THE UK’S BEST CITY
#7. WE’LL ENABLE YOUR FUTURE CAREER
We are dedicated to student employability and our strong industry links mean 94% of Queen’s graduates are in employment or further study six months after graduation (HESA Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, 2014/15).
#8. STUDENT-APPROVED ACCOMMODATION
Our student accommodation is among the UK’s top ten (The Telegraph, 2015), and we’ve added over 1200 new rooms across two brand new city-center sites for 2018.
#9. YOU’LL FIND A PLACE TO BELONG
There are over 200 student-led clubs and societies on campus; while a £20 million sports investment has helped establish our reputation as one of the premier sporting universities in Ireland and the UK (Guardian University Guide 2016).
#10. YOU’LL BE FULLY SUPPORTED
We offer a network of support services, such as the Student Guidance Centre, and a range of generous bursaries and scholarships to help you get the most from your time at Queen’s.
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