• Undergraduate

  Undergraduate Entry Requirements

  The application procedure varies for undergraduate and postgraduate students, so we publish separate information for each. You'll also need to be able to provide evidence of a specified level of ability in the English language.

  The following qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate programmes:

  • The Sijil Tingii Persekolahan Malaysia (Malaysia Higher School Certificate) (STPM) is considered comparable to A-levels. Grades in three of the five subjects must meet our A-level grade requirements (excluding General Studies and Malay language).
  • Completion of the Matrikulasi (Matriculation Certificate) with a minimum average GPA of 3.0 may be considered on a case by case basis.
  • Completion of the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC - Senior Middle Level) with a minimum of ABBBBB in six academic subjects and Grade A1 or A2 in relevant subjects will be considered.  

    Typical requirements in five subjects (excluding Chinese and Malay) for applicants with UEC would be as follows:

    - AAAAA (comparable to AAA at A-Level)
    - AAAAB (comparable to AAB at A-Level)
    - AAABB (comparable to ABB at A-Level)
    - AABBB (comparable to BBB at A-Level)
    - ABBBB (comparable to BBC at A Level)

  • South Australian Matriculation (SAM) administered by the SACE Board of South Australia with score of 80/Grade B or above.
  • Victorian Certificate of Education with average of grade B
  • Canadian High School or Secondary School Diploma with an overall score of 75-80%
  • Between 30 and 36 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB). Information on required grades.

  To be considered for entry to Medicine or Dentistry, the required STPM grades are A,A (in Chemistry and Biology) and A- in another subject excluding Pengajian Am (General Studies) and Bahasa Melayu (Malay Language).
  
  College/Institute Diplomas - applicants holding a three-year post SPM diploma with good grades may be considered for direct entry to Stage two of undergraduate programmes on a case by case basis.

  The grades required will vary according to your chosen programme. Please check our Course Finder for detailed entry requirements.

  How to Apply

  Most students make their applications through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) for full-time undergraduate degree programmes at Queen’s. The UCAS application deadline for international students is 30 June 2025.

• Postgraduate

  Postgraduate Entry Requirements

  The application procedure varies for undergraduate and postgraduate students, so we publish separate information for each. You'll also need to be able to provide evidence of a specified level of ability in the English language.

  Entry to graduate diploma or taught masters programmes at Queen's University Belfast usually requires either a UK upper second-class (2:1) or a lower second-class (2:2) undergraduate degree. For most courses, your major subject or content of your Bachelor degree may also be considered. Please check our Course Finder for specific entry requirements. 

  The comparable Malaysian qualifications are as follows:

  UK Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) 

  A good Bachelor degree awarded by a recognised Malaysian university with Class 2 division 1 or a CGPA of 3.0/4. 

  UK Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2)

  A good Bachelor degree awarded by a recognised Malaysian university with Class 2 division 2 or a CGPA of 2.7/4.

  Advanced Diploma (Engineering/Science relevant) from Tunku Abdul Rahman College with CGPA 2.8 and above will be considered for entry to postgraduate taught Master's programmes in Engineering/Science.

  Supporting Documentation

  When submitting your application, please ensure that you upload copies of official transcripts for completed programmes as well as those currently in progress. Degree award certificates for programmes already complete should also be provided.

  Borderline Cases

  Sometimes, it may be possible to exercise flexibility in the case of applicants who have completed their degree with slightly lower grades than those outlined in their offer letter. In these cases, the decision will be at the discretion of the Academic Selector.

  On completion of your degree, you should forward a copy of your official transcript and award certificate to intl.student@qub.ac.uk to confirm the award of your qualification and the overall grade. Unfortunately, we cannot advise you further until we receive this documentation.

  INTO Queen's Preparation Courses

  For those interested in Computing, Finance or Management courses, but who do not meet the entry requirements, you may wish to consider a a pre-masters Graduate Diploma offered by INTO Queen's.

  PhD Study

  Students interested in undertaking a PhD at Queen’s University need good grades in their Bachelor and Master's degree programmes (if applicable) awarded by a recognised university, in addition to a strong research proposal. Please consult the Coursefinder for details of the specific entry requirements for individual PhD programmes.

  How to Apply

  Applications for Postgraduate Taught Masters and PhD programmes must be made using the University's online application system. There is no application fee to apply for Postgraduate programmes.

  All Masters degree programmes at Queen’s begin in September each year.

  Postgraduate research programmes can begin at different times throughout the academic year. The start date has to be agreed with your PhD supervisor.

  Applications should be submitted online via the Queen's Portal for admission to the vast majority of postgraduate programmes.

  Find out more about applying for Postgraduate Taught and Postgraduate Research programmes.

• INTO Foundation Courses

  How to Apply

  Prepare for your university degree with tailored, academic pathway programmes from INTO Queen’s. You’ll benefit from university-style teaching for subject-based modules and high academic standards.

  Then, when it comes to progressing to your chosen degree, INTO will support you with your university application.

  Courses include:

  • International Foundation courses in Architecture, Business and Engineering, providing a pathway to the first year of a wide range of undergraduate degrees.
  • International Year One courses in Management and Finance, Engineering disciplines, and Computer Science, allowing direct entry to year two of Undergraduate degrees.
  • Graduate Diplomas that prepare you for direct entry to selected Master's courses in Finance, Management and Social Sciences.

Fees shown are for Fee rate 1. Laboratory based courses and other courses have different fee rates. Check the relevant course page for Tuition fee costs. All tuition fees quoted are for the academic year 2023-24, and relate to a single year of study unless stated otherwise. Tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase, unless explicitly stated otherwise. If you receive an offer of admission, you will be provided with details of the tuition fee payable in your offer letter.
All fees are payable in £ sterling. Approximate equivalencies were correct at August 2022 (xe.com).

• Fee Rate 1 - Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Fee Rate 2 - Engineering and Physical Sciences (including laboratory courses)

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