Queen's University Belfast, where people come together. Our cosmopolitan atmosphere is reflected in the area around the University, known as 'the Queen's Quarter'.
With 3,400 rooms, our international students are guaranteed a place in our accommodation, which means you can be confident you'll be living somewhere safe, comfortable and affordable. All our accommodation is very close to campus – only a 15 minute walk away but in the heart of retail areas, close to restaurants and cafes.
A safe, friendly place to live - guaranteed!
92% of current Chinese students at Queen's feel safe and secure (International Student Barometer 2020/21). Queen's boasts an array of accommodation living options, including same-sex living, no alcohol living and quiet-living. These allow for students to choose the environment and company which suits them best. Safety is a priority at Queen’s, with accommodation staff on call 24/7.
Queen's is the 9th oldest university in the UK and is at the heart of Belfast's culture, as well as its art and social scenes. We're proud to be part of a cosmopolitan city boasting a vibrant social life and rich cultural heritage.
Food
Whether cooking for yourself, or eating out, all international tastes are catered for; with the Asia Supermarket, and lots of Chinese restaurants beside Queen’s campus.
Shopping
Belfast is a thriving and fashion-forward city that caters to all budgets and fashion tastes. It’s bustling with fashion boutiques, designer hot spots and high street stores as well as local crafts and food.
Cutting-edge facilities
Across health sciences laboratories, business, engineering and computing. Including a financial Trading Room with Bloomberg terminals, interdisciplinary health and life sciences research facilities and innovative engineering hubs.
An award-winning library
Queen's has invested over £50m in the McClay Library, blending the best features of a traditional library with the latest technology.
The Graduate School
96% of current Chinese students are happy with The Graduate School at Queen's (International Student Barometer 2020/21).
The UK’s most affordable city
Belfast is more affordable than every other major student city in the UK; in fact it's almost 50 per cent cheaper than London.
Activities and societies
University is not just about studying. We have over 215 student clubs, including our international societies, are a great way to meet friends, discover new talents, and get a break from studying.
Sport at Queen's
Sport is a huge part of life at Queen's and with over 50 sporting clubs to join, there's something for everyone. In total Queen's currently has over 150 non-sporting clubs, ranging from art to ultimate frisbee and everything in between.