CHOOSE QUEEN'S FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDY
Choosing to study at Queen’s could be one of the best decisions you make. We’re a Russell Group university that prioritises academic excellence, meaning a relevant and valuable degree for you.
Excellent accommodation options
Belfast student accommodation is the lowest cost in the UK (NatWest Student Living Index, 2020) with state-of-the-art rooms in the heart of the city centre.
The UK's Best Value Student City
At £5,000 cheaper per year than London, Belfast has the lowest student cost of living in the UK. (Mercer Cost of Living City Ranking 2023)
Enabling your future career
Opportunities for work placements, industry-led programmes and ground breaking research projects. 94.4% of Queen’s graduates are in employment or further study six months after graduation.
Top 100 universities in the world
We are ranked 85 in the Top 100 universities in the world for impact according to Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023.
STUDYING AT QUEEN'S
Joint 1st in the UK for Research Intensity (Complete University Guide 2022)
STUDY SOMEWHERE AMAZING
Northern Ireland is the happiest place in the UK (Lloyds Bank Happiness Index, 2020).
MOST AFFORDABLE PLACE TO BE A STUDENT
Belfast has the lowest cost of living in the UK (Mercer Cost of Living City Ranking 2023).
BE READY FOR YOUR FUTURE
Queen’s is ranked 10th in the UK for graduate prospects (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024).
A UNIQUE, EXCITING PLACE TO LIVE
Belfast is also in the safest region in the UK (UK British Crime Surveys 2020/21).
Belfast - Northern Ireland's capital city
Belfast is connected to the rest of the UK, Ireland and Europe by sea, road, and air.
Key information:
- 58 direct flight destinations from Belfast to the UK, Europe and the USA
- 99 cross-channel sailings each week
- 2 airports in Belfast
- Dublin airport is just 90 minutes away
Don't let travelling put you off, once you get here Belfast has the lowest cost of living in the UK (Mercer Cost of Living City Ranking 2023).
Belfast is a compact city that is really easy to get around on foot. If you need to take public transport, the metro bus stops right outside Queen's main building.
Other Routes to University
Study a foundation degree or other higher education qualification at one of Northern Ireland’s six further education colleges then progress to complete your degree at Queen’s University or other local institutions, or enter full time employment.
Find out how we can help you enter university, with hundreds of course options across Northern Ireland.