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. Northern Ireland has the lowest student living costs in the UK, 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 guaranteed affordable accommodation close to campus, 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 and THE World University Rankings 2026).
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.
Join us on campus and discover a welcoming space that prepares international students for studying at Queen’s. With our dedicated support and tailored programmes, you’ll gain the skills to excel in your degree and beyond.
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).
Northern Ireland has the lowest student living costs in the UK, and with guaranteed affordable accommodation packages from just £89 per week, you can enjoy a better quality of life than in other cities.
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.
We offer prestigious, competitive scholarships of up to 50% off tuition fees to new international students.
“Queen’s provides you with enormous academic resources both online and hard copies. Make use of the library and the numerous reading spots in the University. The McClay library has different sections for group study, whisperer-zone, quiet study etc. so find a spot in whichever section works for you.”
Happiness Ojile (Nigeria) Conflict Transformation and Social Justice
“Queen’s has so many amenities within arm's length from grocery stores to nightlife amenities. It is a multicultural university accepting people from all walks of life with diverse backgrounds.”
Tililenji Mwanza (Zambia) Global Health
“As a Nigerian student, although I looked forward to the prospect of meeting new people, I still wanted to engage with people from my own culture and not lose my sense of cultural identity. My decision to come to Queen’s was largely impacted by the many different clubs and societies they have.”
Timothy Agbonkpolor (Nigeria) Medicine
