• 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.

  Applicants with the following qualifications will be considered for direct entry to Queen's University Belfast's Bachelor degree programmes:

  • If you hold a Tawjihiyya (General Secondary Education Certificate) or the equivalent, with good grades in relevant subjects , plus a recognised Foundation programme.
  • Foundation Programmes are offered at INTO Queen’s. Students who successfully complete the Foundation Programme will be guaranteed progression to the undergraduate degree programme. More information is available at https://www.qub.ac.uk/International/International-students/Applying/University-Preparation-Courses/INTOprogrammesatQueens/ 
  • For holders of UK GCE A-levels, entry requirements are listed in the undergraduate coursefinder (see below). 
  • Between 30 and 36 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB). 

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

  The comparable qualifications from the United Arab Emirates are as follows:

  UK Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1)

  A good Bachelor degree from a recognised UAE Institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4, 3.5/5, B or 80% final average.

  UK Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2)

  A good Bachelor degree from a recognised UAE Institution with a minimum GPA of 2.8/4, 3.0/5, C+ or 75% final average.

  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, please 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

  If you are interested in Computing, Finance or Management courses, but do not meet the entry requirements, you may wish to consider a a pre-masters .

  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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