Queen's University Belfast is a public research university situated in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is one of the top 200 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2020) and a member of the Russell Network of UK research-intensive universities providing world-class education and research.
Queen's University Belfast reiterated its status as a world leader in research under the Research Excellence Framework in 2014. 75 per cent of Queen's University study was 'world class' or 'internationally outstanding' and 14 subjects ranked in the top 20 in the UK.
The Times and Sunday Times University Guide ranked Queen's University Belfast 15th overall in Student Experience, 14th in Research and 28th in Graduate Employment.
The graduate outcomes for Queen's University Belfast show that six months after leaving university, 97% of graduates are in work or further study.
Campus
The university's buildings are spread across a number of public streets in South Belfast, primarily University Road, University Square, University Street, Malone Road and Stranmillis Road, with other departments located further afield, such as Titanic Quarter and Portaferry.
Queen's University Belfast Facilities in Campus
Careers, Employability and Skills Team
Helps students enhance their employability, with a team consisting of professionally qualified consultants, employer engagement staff and a dedicated global opportunities team. They support career decisions, developing skills and confidence, and encourage students to take advantage of opportunities such as studying abroad, work experience and graduate jobs.
Employer Engagement Team
The employer engagement team offers specialist communication of students’ skillsets to potential employers. It works across the global job market via its pioneering workplace study tours, where each tour group visits eight to ten graduate employers to familiarise students with recruitment selection practices.
Career Development Programmes
Queen’s career development programmes include:
- Insight into Management
- City Scholarship programme
- MEDIA Programme
- Development Weeks
- Get Employment Ready award
Internships & Placements
Queen’s internship programmes place students with employers to gain a real-life insight into the world of work and business. The alumni mentoring scheme works to connect students with high-level former students across the world. Queen’s also encourages students to take advantage of study abroad or international placement opportunities.
Location Specialities
- Queen's University is situated in Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland which is part of the United Kingdom.
- Belfast is Europe's friendliest-and most fashionable-regional city "and" one of the most stylish places to visit and stay today.
- The city is rich in culture and in the arts. Ulster Hall, Grand Opera House, MAC and Lyric deliver entertainment to all tastes.
- The city is easily accessible by air and is served by two airports.
Accommodation
Queen's is offering housing in a purpose-built 'student village' called Elms Village, south of the main campus, as well as a new Willow Walk housing. A variety of houses are also available in the South Belfast area, including College Gardens and Mount Charles. All accommodation is within a 15-minute walk of the main campus.
Awards
The University has received the Queen's Anniversary Award for Higher and Further Education on five occasions – for Northern Ireland's Integrated Cancer Treatment system and for world-class accomplishments in green chemistry, environmental research, palaeoecology and law.
Queen's was awarded the Excellence and Innovation in the Arts Award in 2008 with the designation of UK Entrepreneurial University of the Year in 2009, received the Outstanding Engineering Research Team of the Year category in 2010 and the Most Innovative Teacher of the Year Award in 2011.
Queen's University Belfast Ranking
- 35th in the Times University Guide 2020
- 53rd in the Guardian University Guide 2020
- 173rd in the QS World University Rankings 2020
Academic Divisions
FACULTY OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
- School of Arts, English and Languages
- School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics
- School of Law School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work
- Queen's Management School
- The Senator George J. Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice
- Institute of Irish Studies
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- School of Mathematics and Physics
- School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- School of Natural and Built Environment
- School of Psychology
- Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology
FACULTY OF MEDICINE, HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES
- School of Biological Sciences
- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
- School of Nursing and Midwifery
- School of Pharmacy
- Study Options
- Science,
- Medical,
- Management,
- Engineering,
- IT,
- Vocational,
- Arts,
- Commerce and Banking,
- Law,
- Design,
- Dental,
- Nursing,
- Pharmacy,
Why QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST
- Cost of living: Northern Ireland has the lowest student cost of living in the United Kingdom and Belfast has received awards for its inexpensive living, Best City: Queen's is situated in the social and cultural heart of Belfast, the best city in the United Kingdom.
- Globally approved research: 75% of study is world-class or internationally recognised.
- Campus facilities: Queen's has spent over £350 m in state-of-the-art infrastructure, including the £50 m McClay Library.
How to Reach? Or Travel
- The city is well connected by frequent bus and train services, and student travel discounts are widely available.
- Belfast has two airports and excellent transport services from both Dublin to other major ports.
Queen’s University Belfast Scholarships and Financial Aid
Numerous scholarships and financial aids are offered to international students some of the most popular ones are listed below
- Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship – Full tuition fee waiver
- Queen’s Loyalty Scholarship – 20% reduction on tuition fee
Students can apply for all kind of scholarships through official website.
Queen's University Belfast Famous Aluminis
- Liam Neeson (Actor)
- John Stuart Bell (Physicist)
- Mary McAleese (Former President of Ireland)
- Brian Kerr, Baron Kerr (UK Supreme Court Justice)
Queen's University Belfast English Language Requirements:
Undergraduates:
- IELTS:6.0 with minimum of 5.5 in all four elements of the test
- TOEFL: 80 with minimum marks as follows:Listening- 17 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17
- PTE: 55 overall with minimum of 51 in each component
PostGraduate:
- IELTS: 6.5 minimum of 5.5 in all four elements of the test
- TOEFL: 90 with minimum marks as follows: Listening - 17 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17
- PTE: 62 overall with minimum of 51 in each component
The Requirements may Defer for some Programs.
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English Proficiency Test: The acceptable English test scores are given below
| English Test | Minimum scores required |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 minimum5.5 in all components |
| iBT TOEFL | 90 |
| PTE | 62, 51 minimum in each component for undergraduate and 72 for graduate candidates |
| CPE, CAE | 176 |
| IGCSE | Grade C |
