TOP 200 IN THE WORLD
(QS World University Rankings 2026)
BELONG IN BELFAST
We’re a world-class, research-led university with over 180 years of history, located in Belfast: a vibrant, welcoming UK capital city that’s safe, affordable, and easy to navigate.
Here, your money goes further. Belfast is the most affordable student city in the UK (Natwest, 2024). With significantly lower cost of living than other UK cities on average it’s £178 per month cheaper for student living costs in Northern Ireland compared to the UK average (Save the Student, 2024).
Join a World Top 200 university where you’ll benefit from exceptional post-study work opportunities and personalised career support, all while connecting with a global network of industry partners that opens doors across continents. You’ll find not just a degree but a future.
(QS World University Rankings 2026)
21 SUBJECTS IN THE TOP 200 IN THE WORLD
(QS World University Rankings by subject 2025)
99% OF OUR RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT IS WORLD-LEADING OR INTERNATIONALLY EXCELLENT
(REF 2021)
OVER 4400 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM OVER 90 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
(Queen’s Planning Office, 2024)
Why Queen's? A Place of Possibility
Focused on your future
We are dedicated to preparing our students for the future and provide students with outstanding career support. Our tailored career service offers one to one career guidance, careers fairs and an international student employability programme preparing for a global career.
FULL SUPPORT WITH ENGLISH AND ACADEMIC SKILLS
Queen’s offers a tailored programme of courses to help you reach your academic potential, with expert advice and guidance in English for Academic Purposes available throughout your journey.
WORLD CLASS EDUCATION
Ranked in the top 25 Universities in the UK, we are proud to be a member of the Russell Group one of the UK’s 24 leading research-intensive universities. (Complete University Guide 2025).
Affordable student living
Belfast is the UK’s most affordable student city (Natwest Student Living Index 2024) and with guaranteed affordable accommodation packages from as little as £89 per week, you can enjoy a better quality of life than in other cities.
LAUNCH A GLOBAL CAREER FROM BELFAST
Queen’s graduates are in demand worldwide. Whether you want to build a career in the UK or return home with global experience, we’ll help you get there.
- Ranked 9th in the UK for Graduate Prospects - Outcomes (Complete University Guide 2026).
- 93% of graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2022/23).
- 1st in the UK for career prospects in multiple subject areas including Medicine, Pharmacy, and Biomedical Science (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025).
AFFORDABLE EDUCATION WITH GENEROUS SCHOLARSHIPS
Queen’s offers a high-quality UK education with lower tuition fees, affordable living costs and a range of scholarships.
What our students say
“There are many concerts, festivals, and culinary events coming. Belfast is a city that is always on the move and does not remain static.”
Isabella Barros De La Rosa (Violence, Terrorism and Security) Colombia
“One of the things that worried me the most before moving to another country on my own was what would I do in my free time. After arriving, I was definitely, and still am, surprised by how many activities Queen's has each week that go way beyond academia.”
Camila Montero (English) Uruguay
““This city offers a unique opportunity for international students to immerse themselves in an environment where diverse cultures converge, enriching their personal, academic and professional development.”
Isabella Barros De La Rosa
