TOP 200 UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD (RANKED 198)
(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023)
International Students
A Unique University Experience
Get a world-class, research-led education built on 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.
World-class Education
We are proud to be a member of the Russell Group – the UK’s Ivy League – and are a highly ranked institution across many subject areas.
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.
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 2021) and with affordable accommodation packages from as little as £106 per week, you can enjoy a better quality of life than in other cities.
(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023)
13 SUBJECTS IN THE TOP 200 IN THE WORLD
(QS World University Rankings 2022)
99% OF OUR RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT IS WORLD-LEADING OR INTERNATIONALLY EXCELLENT
(REF 2021)
TOP 10 MOST BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC UNIVERSITIES IN THE UK
(QS World University Rankings 2021)
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.
We understand that choosing to study internationally 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.
Focused on your future
Studying at Queen’s can open doors to the future career of your dreams.
A degree from Queen’s can help you stand out in a crowded job market. We are dedicated to preparing our students for the future and provide international students with outstanding career support. Our successful alumni show what you can achieve with a Queen’s education.
A safe, fun, compact UK city
Queen’s is within ten minutes walk of the centre of Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland.
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.
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.
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
