Queen’s University Belfast - INTO

About us

Location Belfast, United Kingdom Funding Type Private
No of Students 3500 Establishment HE Institution / College
Founded In 2005 Estimated Cost of Living 9207 GBP
Address 2-8 Lennoxvale, Belfast BT9 5BY, United Kingdom

Start something amazing at Queen’s University Belfast, one of the UK’s leading universities. Known for its history, research and world-class education, Queen’s is an incredible place to study.

Queen’s was founded by Queen Victoria in 1845, making it the ninth oldest university in the UK – and has been shaping a better world ever since. Set in the heart of Belfast, a vibrant-yet-affordable capital city, you’ll cherish the opportunity to live, grow and learn here.

Queen's is a world-class university – does that mean it's expensive?
Despite continually topping the university leaderboards, Queen’s offers competitive tuition fees – and Belfast, where Queen’s University is located, has the lowest cost of living for students in the UK according to 'Which? University 2018'.

The University offers generous scholarships to international students, making studying in Belfast even more affordable. Queen's ranks in the top 140 worldwide for 'graduate prospects' (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020), so a degree from this career-defining university is a wise investment in your future.

Why?

What are the facilities like at Queen's University Belfast?
Queen’s is dedicated to investing in cutting-edge facilities, having spent more than £350 million in the past 10 years. These include:

  • the award-winning and technology-rich McClay Library, which cost more than £50 million to build
  • the Financial Trading Room with Bloomberg terminals
  • the Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
  • interdisciplinary Health and Life Science research facilities

As part of the Russell Group, meaning that it’s one of the UK’s 24 elite research-intensive universities, Queen’s combines proven excellence in research with leading academic success.

Will I fit in with the other students on campus?
You’ll be joining a diverse and forward-thinking community of staff and students at Queen’s University Belfast. A dedicated International Student Support Team is there to help you make the most of your study abroad experience, providing advice and assistance from the moment you progress – right through to graduation.