10 Reasons to Confirm Your Place At Queen's
Ten reasons why you should join us in Belfast!
1. We're part of the UK's 'Ivy League'
Queen’s is ranked 206 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025).
Queen’s is also one of the top 10 most beautiful universities in the UK (Times Higher Education, 2023)
2. Our research has global impact
We’re ranked 13th in the UK for research intensity (Complete University Guide 2025); and over 99% of our research environment was assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021). Our world-leading research informs our courses, meaning that what you learn is as relevant as it can be.
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3. You'll be taught by world-leading academics
We’ve won the Queen’s Anniversary Prize, which recognises universities and colleges which have demonstrated excellence, innovation, impact and societal benefit, on seven occasions. Also, 94% of our international students were satisfied with the subject area expertise of their lecturers (International Student Barometer 2022).
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4. You'll benefit from a £700M campus investment
Over the past decade, Queen’s has invested over £350m in cutting edge facilities, with the same to be spent over the coming decade.
A massive 99% of our international students are satisfied with the Students’ Union; while 99% of our international Postgraduate students are satisfied with the Graduate School ((International Student Barometer 2022).
Student blog: The Best Things About Queen’s Campus
5. We're in a top UK city
Queen’s is at the social and cultural heart of Belfast, which features in the National Geographic’s top 30 most exciting destinations to visit in the world in 2024 (National Geographic Cool List 2024). Belfast was also named in the top 5 cities in the UK (Condé Nast Traveller, Readers' Choice Awards 2024).
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6. From here, you can go anywhere
You can enhance your degree with a range of study or work abroad opportunities, enabling you to broaden your horizons, enrich your university experience and gain the edge in the graduate job market.
Find out more about our Global Opportunities
7. Our city centre accommodation
Belfast is the UK’s most affordable student city (Natwest Student Living Index 2024); and it is £178 per month cheaper for student living costs in Northern Ireland compared to the UK average (Save the Student National Student Money Survey 2024).
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8. You'll be fully supported
We offer a network of support services, such as the Student Centre, and a range of generous scholarships to help you get the most from your time at Queen’s.
Student blog: A Guide to Support Services at Queen’s
9. We'll enable your future career
We are dedicated to student employability and our strong industry links mean 91% of Queen’s graduates were in employment and/or further study 15 months after completing their course (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22). We are also ranked 8th in the UK for Graduate Prospects – On Track (Complete University Guide 2025).
Careers, Employability and Skills at Queen's
10. You'll find a place to belong
There are over 220 student-led clubs and societies on campus; while a £20 million sports investment has helped establish our reputation as one of the premier sporting universities in Ireland and the UK.
A-Z of Queen’s Clubs and Societies
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