BELFAST IS THE UK’S MOST AFFORDABLE STUDENT CITY
(Natwest Student Living Index 2024)
September Open Day GB
Join us at Queen’s Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 6 September, 9:30am - 3pm, and discover why more students from England, Scotland, and Wales are choosing to study in Belfast.
We’re closer than you think - just a one-hour flight from most UK cities.
Explore a Russell Group university ranked in the world’s top 200 with significantly cheaper living costs than many cities in Great Britain. At our Open Day, you’ll meet current students and lecturers, tour our city-centre campus, and learn how Queen’s can help you launch a global career.
We have an automatic £3,000 GB Scholarship designed to make moving to Belfast even more affordable.
This is your chance to experience our world class education, vibrant city life and diverse student community all in the UK’s most affordable student city.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Clubs and Societies
Chat with current club and society members in the SU foyer at One Elmwood and discover how joining one of 220+ clubs and societies can help you meet new people, explore new interests, and make the most of uni life. Our Students’ Union is ranked No.1 in the UK (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025).
Queen’s Sport
Talk to a member of Queen’s Sport at one of our information stands to learn about our incredible sporting opportunities. Discover why we’re a premier sporting university. Take a ten-minute walk through Botanic Gardens to see our advanced Physical Education Centre, with tours running throughout the day.
Campus Tours
Explore our beautiful campus! Walking tours will depart from the Welcome Centre throughout the day, led by our friendly Student Ambassadors who will share their university experiences with you. The tour will include main campus facilities such as the Lanyon Building, McClay Library, and One Elmwood Student Centre and Students’ Union.
Subject Information
Learn more about the courses you’re interested in at one of our subject information talks. Our academics will provide an overview of what you can expect to be taught. You’ll also have the opportunity to hear first-hand from current students and teaching staff at our subject information stands.
Queen’s is ranked among the best in the world with 21 subjects in the top 200 globally (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). Come along and discover what makes our teaching and student experience world-class.
Support Services
Visit our support service staff to learn about the wide range of support available from the Student Wellbeing Service at Queen’s. Admissions, accommodation, and careers staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. If you don’t have specific questions yet, you can attend one of the support services talks for an overview of what’s available.
Guaranteed Accommodation
Explore your future home with a guided tour of Queen’s accommodation with buses leaving from the main campus every 20 minutes to take you to our BT1 city centre or BT9 Elms Village accommodation. As a GB Student you don’t have to worry about housing as you’re guaranteed accommodation in your first year.
Open Days at Queen's: How to Enjoy the Best of Belfast During Your Visit
GB student Niamh has crafted a jam-packed guide full of the best cafes, restaurants and attractions in Belfast to help you make the most of your weekend trip to the city!
LAWN GAMES AND FOOD TRUCKS
Enjoy some downtime relaxing on our beautiful lawns. Have lunch at our food trucks or one of our cafés and food outlets located throughout the campus. Take part in our lawn games and take fun photos in our 360 dome.
Don’t forget to grab some free popcorn and pick ‘n’ mix.
WHY CHOOSE QUEEN’S AS A GB STUDENT?
(Natwest Student Living Index 2024)
TOP 200 UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD
(QS World University Rankings 2026)
RANKED THE BEST STUDENTS' UNION IN THE UK
(Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025)
Consent
Photographs and/or video footage will be taken throughout this event, by confirming your attendance you are confirming your consent.
This footage could be used by the University for marketing and publicity, including and not limited to, publications, campaigns, social media and on our website.
Please contact studentrecruitment@qub.ac.uk in advance of the event if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted from this activity.
