TOP 200 UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD FOR IMPACT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(THE Impact Rankings 2024/QS World University Rankings 2025: Sustainability)
Get a world-class, research-led education built on over 175 years of history and heritage, where the low cost of living and range of scholarships means your money goes further.
We are dedicated to preparing our students for the future and provide domestic and international students with outstanding career support. Our successful alumni show what you can achieve with a Queen’s education.
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.
Ranked in the top 25 Universities in the UK, we are proud to be a member of the Russell Group – the UK’s Ivy League (Complete University Guide 2025).
Belfast is the UK’s most affordable student city (Natwest Student Living Index 2024) and with affordable accommodation packages from as little as £106 per week, you can enjoy a better quality of life than in other cities.
Queen’s is within ten minutes walk of the centre of Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland and one of the top ten friendliest cities in the UK (Condé Nast Traveller, Readers' Choice Awards 2024).
Belfast is also the safest region in the UK (UK Crime Surveys 2022/23).
Queen’s has recently invested £700m to develop its campus and boasts some of the best facilities of any university in the UK.
We have an outstanding network of support services to look after your health, wellbeing, study needs, financial security and career prospects.
“In Belfast the locals welcome you with open arms. The sense of community and the genuine curiosity to learn about each other's backgrounds create an environment that feels like an extended family, regardless of geographical origins.”
Rimsha Ali Siddiqui (Pakistan) Marketing
“I chose to study at Queen's for many reasons. Belfast, with its low crime rate, exudes a peaceful, serene, and calm atmosphere, surrounded by picturesque mountains and beaches. The city's affordability, boasting the lowest cost of living, made it a practical and sensible choice for my academic journey.”
Bisma Arshad (Pakistan) Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics
“Queen’s offers a wide variety of sports and student clubs which run throughout the year and as a student you always need time out of your books and lectures. Learning a new sport is the best way to do this.”
Fiza Tareen (Pakistan) Electrical Engineering and Electronics