Queen's University Belfast welcomes students from the United Arab Emirates 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.
Important information for applicants
Undergraduate entry requirements
Applicants with the following qualifications will be considered for direct entry to Queen's University Belfast's Bachelor degree programmes:
- If you hold a Tawjihiyya (General Secondary Education Certificate) or the equivalent, with good grades in relevant subjects , plus a recognised Foundation programme.
- Foundation Programmes are offered at INTO Queen’s. Students who successfully complete the Foundation Programme will be guaranteed progression to the undergraduate degree programme. More information is available at http://www.into.uk.com/qub/
- For holders of UK GCE A-levels, entry requirements are listed in the undergraduate coursefinder (see below).
- Between 30 and 36 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB). Information on required grades.
The grades required will vary according to your chosen programme. Please check our Course Finder 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 the Course Finder for detailed entry requirements.
The comparable qualifications from the United Arab Emirates are as follows:
UK Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1)
A good Bachelor degree from a recognised UAE Institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4, 3.5/5, B or 80% final average.
UK Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2)
A good Bachelor degree from a recognised UAE Institution with a minimum GPA of 2.8/4, 3.0/5, C+ or 75% final average.
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 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.
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 University Coursefinder. View the full list of acceptable English Language qualifications.
INTO Queen's - Pre-University 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
Scholarships
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.
Representatives and overseas visits
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.
Queen's Local Representatives in United Arab Emirates
Inner Universe
PO Box 46791
#701 Alwalid Building
Rolla Street, Burdubai, UAE
Tel : +971.4.39 39 882
Fax:+971.4.3933433
Email: shyamala@inneruniverse.com
http://www.university-admission-services.com
UniAdmission
Knowledge Village
Block 2B, Office 27
PO Box 502256
Dubai
Tel: +971.4.3901922
Fax: +971.4.3664614
Email: apply@uniadmission.com
http://www.uniadmission.com/
The British Council in your country can also offer advice on studying in the UK.
Upcoming visits
For details of upcoming events and locations where you can meet with an International Officer from Queen’s, please email international@qub.ac.uk.
How to apply
For details on the application process for both undergraduates and postgraduates, please visit the University's How to Apply section.
Further information
Social
There is an active Islamic Students Society at Queen's. There are two Islamic centres nearby and shops selling Halal food are within walking distance of the University. Queen’s offers some single-sex accommodation and helps all students to find suitable accommodation for their needs nearby.