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Where will you go?

Queen’s graduates are in high demand throughout the world.

Your future is our priority – that’s why we’re in the top 170 in the world for graduate prospects (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022).

Why we produce the best grads

GRADUATE PROSPECTS LIKE NO OTHER

Ranked 9th in the UK for Career prospects after 15 months

(Guardian University Guide 2024)
93% of Queen’s graduates were in employment and/or further study 15 months after completing their course

(HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2020/21)
1st in the UK for graduate prospects for Pharmacology and Pharmacy; and Joint 1st for Celtic Studies and Medicine

(Complete University Guide 2025)
1st in the UK for Career Prospects for Midwifery, Medicine and Mental Health Nursing

(Guardian University Guide 2024)
Top 170 in the world for graduate prospects

(QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022)
Located in one of the top 10 cities in the UK

(Condé Nast Traveller, Readers' Choice Awards 2023)

Queen’s is ranked 2nd in the UK for entrepreneurial impact

(Octopus Ventures, 2022)
Award winning Careers Service

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A launchpad to your career

Our world-class undergraduate and postgraduate courses are designed to boost your employability.

Our academics and careers team can guide you to the best internships and employers, help set career goals and tailor your CV for your chosen career path.

Get hands-on experience with our state-of-the-art campus facilities – from Bloomberg Terminals to simulation-based healthcare facilities. Learn practical skills from the most up-to-date technology.

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Start here, go anywhere

Kick-start your global career at Queen’s. Gain access to a wide range of international graduate job and internships across UK, Europe, America, China, ASEAN, Gulf, Canada, Africa, India and Bangladesh.

As a Queen’s student, you can access GoingGlobal, an international job search tool that allows you to search jobs in your home country or overseas, and to access guidance on visas and job searches.

Or you may choose to stay right here - we know the UK job market inside and out.  You can search and apply for jobs via MyFuture and even tailor your job search by School or sector so you can find the most appropriate opportunities for your skills. Every international student at Queen’s enjoys free access to Student Circus, a job platform tailored for international students, where you can find UK employers looking for students just like you.

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Build a global career

How we help you build a global career:

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Worldwide influence

We have strong links with employers around the globe thanks to our heritage and reputation for excellence.

Our dedicated Employer Engagement team will work to communicate your worth to employers and source valuable work-related experiences, such as work shadowing opportunities and real-world industry challenges. Join our career fairs or employer events to meet our network of employers from around the world.

Queen’s opens the door for you to join a network of over 140,000 individuals who are making a real difference in more than 120 countries around the world.

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Stand out from the crowd

We help you market yourself to employers in a fast-paced and changing global job market.

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Give yourself a head start

Get the best start - our events help you prepare for your career.

Learn how to gain experience for your CV, build valuable skills that employers look for in graduates or how to boost your confidence and self-esteem. 

Invest in your future

Our Graduate School builds future leaders with opportunities including professional skills coaching, leadership workshops, employer-lead challenges, social enterprise projects and Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accreditation.

Our career support continues after you graduate. Join our alumni community to attend networking and career events. Our dedicated Graduate Support platform offers continued access to careers support for up to two years after graduation. And you continue to benefit from our world-class facilities And enjoy access to the MyFuture job search tool.

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A city of innovation

You’re right where you need to be in Belfast.

The city is the perfect launch pad to a global career and is home to 900 international companies across a wide range of sectors (Belfastcity.gov.uk).

Belfast is recognised as one of the fastest growing tech cities in the UK. The city is a home to innovaters - with 1 in 4 job openings in the tech sector (Tech Nation, 2019).

BLOG: The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Queen’s Students and Graduates

Your career, your way

Take charge of your future. Benefit from Queen’s support for entrepreneurs.

You can find funding for your business idea, office space or events like Dragon’s Den where you can showcase and grow your ideas.

And there’s no better place to be an entrepreneur than in Belfast - startups born in the city have received record amounts of funding in recent years (Catalyst, 2021).

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“One thing that pushed me to start my own business in first year was the fact that the university really encourages budding entrepreneurs. The range of opportunities available are excellent, and I believe every student with a passion for business should take advantage of them.” Claire Ford
BSc Business Management with placement

How I started my business while studying

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