Important information for applicants

• Undergraduate entry requirements

  The following qualifications will be considered for direct entry to our undergraduate programmes:

  • Intermediate/Higher Education Secondary School Examinations (Year 12) with good grades plus a recognised Foundation programme.
  • Completion of a two or three-year Bachelor degree with a first division (60%+).
  • Between 30 and 36 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB). .

  The grades required will vary according to your chosen programme. Please check our  for detailed entry requirements.

• Postgraduate entry requirements

  Entry to graduate diploma or taught Masters programmes 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 degree may also be considered. Please check our  for detailed entry requirements.

  The comparable qualifications from Pakistan are as follows:

  UK Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1)

  A 4-year undergraduate degree from an HEC recognised institution with a minimum of 70% or GPA 3.0/4.

  A 2 or 3-year Bachelor degree with a minimum of 60% plus a Masters degree with 70% may be considered on an individual basis. 

  UK Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2)

  A 4-year undergraduate degree from an HEC recognised institution with a minimum of 60% or GPA 2.8/4.

  A 2 or 3-year Bachelor degree with a minimum of 55% plus a Masters degree with 60% may be considered on an individual basis.

  Supporting Documentation

  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.

  Borderline Cases

  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.

  INTO Queen's Preparation Courses

  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  need good grades in their Bachelor and Masters degree programmes awarded by a recognised university, in addition to a strong research proposal.

• English language requirements

  Applicants will normally need to demonstrate a level of English equivalent to 6.5 IELTS or 90 TOEFL IBT (Internet based test). However, some courses have higher or lower requirements (please check individual programme requirements in the relevant undergraduate or postgraduate . View the full list of acceptable English Language qualifications.

  INTO Queen's English Language Programmes

  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.

  INTO Queen's academic programmes include:

  • International Foundation programme
  • Graduate Diploma programme
  • International Diploma programme

  INTO Queen's English Language courses include:

  • English for Undergraduate Study
  • English for Postgraduate Study
  • Study Abroad with English
  • Pre-Sessional English
  • Summer School English
  • Insessional English
• Representatives and overseas visits

  Our representatives in Pakistan:

  HR Consultants Pvt. Limited
  Hamif Rauf
  Managing Director
  UCAT - 78 The Mall
  Rawalpindi Cantt- Pakistan
  Tel: 0092 321 5101791; 0092 51 556 2268/552 3867
  Fax: 0092 51 220 6453/0092 51 556 2218
  Email: hrauf@apollo.net.pk; hrcon:@apollo.net.pk
  Web: www.hrpakistan.com; www.hrucat.com

  Offices are also in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Peshawar and Multan.

  Global Education Counselling
  Office No. 409, 4th Floor
  Al-Hafiz Shopping Mall,
  Main Boulevard, Gulberg-III
  Lahore
  Tel: + 92 42 3577 4722; +92 42 3577 4723
  Fax: +92 42 577 4617
  Email: pakistan@geceducation.net

  Success Factor Karachi
  14-C, 2nd Floor, 7th Commercial Lane
  Khyban-e-Bukhari DHA Phase VI
  Karachi, Pakistan
  021-35342947-48-49

  Success Factor Islamabad
  Unit #13, 2nd Floor, Union Gold Mall,
  F-7 Markaz Islamabad, Pakistan
  051-2655577- 78

  Success Factor Lahore
  2nd Floor, 335-Z, Commercial Area,
  DHA Phase III, Lahore, Pakistan
  +92-4235693063-64

  Success Factor Sialkot
  115 Mahmood Ghaznavi Road
  Sialkot Cantt, Pakistan
  +92524260578

  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.

• How to apply

  For details on the application process for both undergraduates and postgraduates, please visit the University's section.