Queen’s University Belfast

Belfast  United Kingdom

Queen’s University Belfast is a member of the Russell Group that prioritises academic excellence, meaning a relevant and valuable degree for you. Queen’s is also the 2nd university in the UK to receive the Athena Swan Gold Award for its work in improving gender equality. Queen’s is ranked 24th in the UK for Research Power, with over 88% of research submitted by Queen’s having been assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021/ Times Higher Education).  Choosing a postgraduate degree at Queen’s means cutting-edge research, career enhancement & boosting your earning power in the cheapest student city in the UK.

Why study at Queen’s University Belfast?

Queen’s is ranked in the top 175 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2027).

Queen’s is ranked =12th in the UK for career prospects after 15 months (Guardian University Guide 2026).

QUB is in the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland, which has the lowest student living costs in the UK (Save the Student National Student Money Survey 2025).

Queen’s is ranked 23rd in the UK (Complete University Guide 2027).

University of the Year (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026).

8,000

postgraduate students

158

courses

#174

QS World University Rankings 2027

Belfast  United Kingdom

main campus

Creative Arts & Design (9) Linguistics & Classics (23) Languages, Literature & Culture (21) Communication & Media Studies (7) History & Archaeology (19) Business & Management (5) Computer Science (8) Information Services (20) Law (22) Sociology (33) Finance (14) Economics (10) Mathematics (25) Politics & Government (30) Anthropology (2) Philosophy (28) Medicine (26) Nursing & Health (27) Social Work (32) Education (11) Biological Sciences (4) Agriculture (1) Veterinary Sciences (35) Environmental Sciences (13) Food Sciences (15) Chemistry (6) Psychology (31) Theology & Religious Studies (34) Engineering (12) Architecture, Building & Planning (3)

About Queen’s University Belfast

With over 25,000 students from over 90 countries, Queen's University provides a world-class educational experience to students from all backgrounds. Students enjoy being educated by world-leading academics working at the forefront of their disciplines and a significant investment in the student experience has resulted in high levels of student satisfaction and employability rates.

The University is situated in Belfast, a modern capital city, known for its welcome, accessibility and affordability. Featured in the National Geographic’s top 30 most exciting destinations to visit in the world, Northern Ireland has the lowest student living costs in the UK (Save the Student National Student Money Survey 2025).

One of the UK's biggest campus universities, and the 9th oldest, Queen’s blends its proud heritage with cutting edge facilities for the best experience of university life.

The University has invested significantly to provide world-class facilities for its students and staff. This has included the development of a state-of-the-art Graduate School, which is home to a thriving postgraduate community; the award-winning McClay Library, Science Building; School of Law; and the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine. The University has also invested in sporting facilities, new purpose-built student accommodation in Belfast City Centre and One Elmwood, a state-of-the-art building which brings together the Student Centre and Students’ Union under one roof - creating a space where support, study, and social life seamlessly blend from your first question to your final year. The Students’ Union was ranked the number 1 Students’ Union in the UK two years running in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards.



Queen's is at the heart of Belfast's culture, as well as its art and social scenes. We're proud to be part of a bustling, cosmopolitan city boasting a vibrant social life and rich cultural heritage. Queen’s is ranked 6th in the world for international outlook (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025). Northern Ireland has also been named the safest region in the UK (UK Crime Surveys 2022/23).

Students at Queen’s have lots of opportunities to meet new people, discover new passions, develop skills, and have incredible experiences. This could be by joining some of the 240 student-run clubs and societies, getting involved with the local community through volunteering schemes, taking part in programmes and competitions that foster entrepreneurship or attending some of the 400 plus events held, which vary from fairs, workshops, charity events, awards and more. Students can also access free, confidential advice concerning academic, conduct, money and housing issues throughout the academic year. Belfast is one of Europe's most vibrant and affordable cities, known for its energy, and rich in culture and history. Queen's stunning campus is within Belfast's Queen's Quarter, with cafés, bars, restaurants, superb shopping and entertainment venues. Our historic campus is surrounded by a buzzing, diverse community making it the ideal set up for students from all over the world.

Queen’s offers a range of accommodation for our postgraduate students, in a secure, sociable location that is also a suitable study environment. Accommodation is offered on a self-catering basis and is within a short walk of university facilities including the sports centre, library and most key campus buildings, with plenty of local bars, shops and cafes nearby.

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