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International students

QUEEN'S IS
LIKE NO OTHER

A Unique University Experience

Get a world-class, research-led education built on over 175 years of history and heritage, where the low cost of living and range of scholarships means your money goes further.

Based in the heart of Belfast, a vibrant UK capital city that is safe and easy to get around, and with excellent employment opportunities and support for your future career, Queen’s really is a place like no other.

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World-class Education

Ranked in the top 30 Universities in the UK, we are proud to be a member of the Russell Group – the UK’s Ivy League (Complete University Guide 2024).

Lanyon in 1949
A rich history

Since 1845, our world-leading researchers, pioneering students and inspirational alumni have been making a difference to society in Belfast and across the world and you can join them.

As an international student you will benefit from our rich heritage and prestige in research and education.

Male student making tea in studio apartment
Affordable student living

When you study at Queen’s, your money goes much further, compared to cities like London or Manchester.

Belfast has the lowest cost of living in the UK (Mercer Cost of Living City Ranking 2023) and with affordable accommodation packages from as little as £106 per week, you can enjoy a better quality of life than in other cities.

TOP 100 UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD FOR IMPACT (RANKED 85)


(Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023)

15 SUBJECTS IN THE TOP 200 IN THE WORLD


(QS World University Rankings 2023)

99% OF OUR RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT IS WORLD-LEADING OR INTERNATIONALLY EXCELLENT

(REF 2021)

OVER 3900 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM OVER 90 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES


(Queen’s Planning Office, 2023)

Choose your country/region

Our country/region pages include information on entry requirements, tuition fees, scholarships, student profiles, upcoming events and contacts for your country/region.

Why Queen's? A Place of Possibility

Save on tuition fees with scholarships

Queen’s offers a range of generous scholarships for international students for all levels of study and a very attractive GB Scholarship .

We understand that choosing to study away from home is a big financial commitment so we offer a range of scholarships to help make the transition to Queen’s easier for you and your family.

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Focused on your future

Studying at Queen’s can open doors to the future career of your dreams. Queen’s is ranked in the top 170 in the world for graduate prospects (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022).

We are dedicated to preparing our students for the future and provide domestic and international students with outstanding career support. Our successful alumni show what you can achieve with a Queen’s education.

Your future career
FULL SUPPORT WITH ENGLISH AND ACADEMIC SKILLS

Queen’s offers an extensive programme of tailored courses designed to help you to reach your full academic potential.

You will be able to access advice and guidance from an expert in English for Academic Purposes throughout your journey at Queen’s.

In-Sessional English Classes

ONLINE EVENTS AND VIRTUAL TOURS

Connect with us via live online events or chat, to find out about studying in Northern Ireland, and life at Queen’s University Belfast.

Virtual tours  Latest Events

A safe, fun, compact UK city

Queen’s is within ten minutes walk of the centre of Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland and one of the friendliest cities in Europe (Condé Nast Traveller, Readers' Choice Awards 2021).

It’s a welcoming and fun coastal city, surrounded by beautiful landscapes and within easy reach of all other major cities in the UK and Europe. Belfast is also the safest region in the UK (UK Crime Surveys 2021/22).

Life in Belfast
State-of-the-art campus

Queen’s has recently invested £700m to develop its campus and boasts some of the best facilities of any university in the UK.

We have an outstanding network of support services to look after your health, wellbeing, study needs, financial security and career prospects.

Virtual Campus Experience

What our students say

“While at Queen’s, I did a summer internship at Bloomberg. I spent five weeks in Beijing as an Analytics intern and five weeks in Shanghai as a Sales intern, which really expanded my exposure to the real financial market and Bloomberg products. After the internship, I was returning to Belfast, when I received a call from them offering me a full-time role. I was so happy that I got my dream job before I graduated.”

Rory Cao (China), MSc Finance

“None of the other UK universities I visited offered the same level of facilities and support that is available to students at Queen’s. The friendly and helpful staff made me feel comfortable straight away on arrival.”

Saad Almohammed Alrayes (Kuwait), PhD Law

Belfast: A unique location

PHOTO: Rhea Lee Shia Goh, Malaysia
"I feel so lucky to have been able to come to Queen’s. I’ve received an amazing education and I’ve had so many experiences that have shaped who I am." Rhea Lee Shia Goh, Malaysia
BSc Psychology

Alumni Success Stories