Queen's University Belfast welcomes students from Australia and from all over the world. We have 17,000 students from over 80 countries, 3,500 staff and 100,000 graduates worldwide. We're one of the UK's leading universities with a heritage dating back over 150 years.
We accept a wide variety of qualifications. Below you will find information on undergraduate and postgraduate entry requirements, English Language requirements, potential scholarships for international applicants and details of our overseas agents and representatives.
The following qualifications will be considered for direct entry to our undergraduate programmes:
ATAR (or equivalent). A typical ATAR requirement for a course with an ‘AAA’ A level entry requirement is an ATAR of 97.5. For Queensland this equates to Overall Position 2. See table below for A Level equivalents).
|
A Level | ATAR | Queensland OP |
|---|---|---|
|
AAA |
97.5 | 2 |
| AAB |
94 |
3/4 |
| ABB |
91 |
4/5 |
| BBB |
87 |
6/7 |
|
BBC |
85 | 8 |
The grades required will vary according to your chosen programme. Please check our Course Finder for detailed entry requirements.
Entry to graduate diploma or taught masters programmes at Queen's University Belfast usually requires either a UK upper second-class (2:1) or a lower second-class (2:2) undergraduate degree. For most courses, your major subject or content of your Bachelor's degree may also be considered. Please check our Course Finder for specific entry requirements.
The comparable Australian qualifications are as follows:
UK Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1)
A Bachelor Honours degree (4 years) awarded by a recognised Australian university with ‘second class, upper division’, often called division A or division 1.
Applicants with a three-year Bachelor degree from a recognised Australian university will also be considered if they have achieved an overall 'Distinction' grade.
UK Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2)
A Bachelor Honours degree (4 years) awarded by a recognised Australian university with ‘second class, lower division’, often called division B or division 2.
Applicants with a three-year Bachelor degree from a recognised Australian university will also be considered if they have achieved an overall 'Credit' grade.
When submitting your application, please ensure that you upload copies of official transcripts for completed programmes as well as those currently in progress. Degree award certificates for programmes already complete should also be provided.
Sometimes, it may be possible to exercise flexibility in the case of applicants who have completed their degree with slightly lower grades than those outlined in their offer letter. In these cases, the decision will be at the discretion of the Academic Selector.
On completion of your degree, please forward a copy of your official transcript and award certificate to intl.student@qub.ac.uk to confirm the award of your qualification and the overall grade. Unfortunately, we cannot advise you further until we receive this documentation.
If you are interested in Computing, Finance or Management courses, but do not meet the entry requirements, you may wish to consider a a pre-masters Graduate Diploma offered by INTO Queen's.
PhD Study
Students interested in undertaking a PhD at Queen’s University need good grades in their Bachelor and Masters degree programmes awarded by a recognised university, in addition to a strong research proposal.
Applicants will normally need to demonstrate a level of English equivalent to 6.5 IELTS or 90 TOEFL IBT (Internet based test). However, some degree programmes have higher or lower requirements (please check individual programme requirements in the relevant undergraduate or postgraduate University Coursefinder. View the full list of acceptable English Language qualifications.
INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a wide range of English Language courses, which may assist students to meet the required standard of English language to be eligible for entry to degree programmes at the University. If you wish to apply for an INTO Queen's English course please contact into@qub.ac.uk or consult the INTO website
Queen's University Belfast offers a range of scholarships for international students.
A list of other potential sources of funding for Postgraduate study can be found on the University's Graduate School website.
The International Officer responsible for Australia is:
Radhika Longbottom
Senior International Officer (GB & ROW)
Queen’s University Belfast
University Road
Belfast BT7 1NN
Northern Ireland
Email: r.longbottom@qub.ac.uk
Mobile: +44 7342 060775
Please register your details at http://www.qub.ac.uk/International/International-students/#getInTouch so we can keep you updated about the University and the course you are interested in.
Queen's has a network of agents and representatives committed to providing you with high levels of support. More information on our network and a list of agents by country can be found on the University's agent webpages.
The British Council in your country can also offer advice on studying in the UK.
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AGENCY NAME |
CONTACT NAME |
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS |
ADDRESS |
PHONE NUMBER |
|
iae Global Ltd. |
Mina Kwon |
makwon@iaeoz.net |
Shop2, Ground Floor Shop2, Ground Floor 307 Pitt St. Sydney |
61 2 9267 5252 |
|
Edlink + ConneX Melbourne |
Lenny Goenawan |
lenny@edlink.or.id |
Suite 306/227 Collins Street Melbourne |
00-61396635982 |
|
Edlink + ConneX Perth |
Yulia Loretta |
yulia@edlink.or.id |
10 Kudos Circuit Harrisdale Perth |
00-61893932172 |
|
iae Global Ltd. |
Jannie Im |
iae-melb@iaeoz.net |
Level 5, 250 Collins St. Melbourne |
61 2 9267 5252 |
|
iae Global Ltd. |
Kyoungphil Lee |
iae-perth@iaeoz.net |
TUL4A, Level R, Raine Square 300 Murray Street Perth |
61 8 9492 3000 |
|
iae Global Ltd. |
Paul Kwon |
iae-goldcoast@iaeoz.net |
Shop 1, 47 Scarborough St. Southport |
61 7 5532 2688 |
|
iae Global Ltd. |
Yuriana Jung |
iae-brisbane@iaeoz.net |
Level 2, 69 Adelaide Street Brisbane |
61 7 3003 1899 |
|
Linktop Group |
Yongmei Zhu |
Suite 153, Level 4, Regis Tower, 416-418 Pitt Street Sydney |
61-2-92816088 |
|
|
Linktop Group - Melbourne Office |
Yongmei Zhu |
yongmei.zhu@linktop.net |
306/343 Little Collins St Melbourne |
61 3 9008 8210 |
For details on the application process for both undergraduates and postgraduates, please visit the University's How to Apply section.
INTO Queen’s University Belfast is a partnership with Queen's University which offers academic courses and English language programmes designed specifically for international students. The courses help prepare students for entry to university in the UK and acclimatise students to living and studying in a university environment.
INTO Queen's academic programmes include:
INTO Queen's English Language courses include:
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For more information please read our Equality and Diversity Policy.
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