Queen's University Belfast

Overview

Established in 1845, Queen's University Belfast is a Russell Group university with a rich heritage and renowned history. Combining excellence in research and teaching with a student-centred ethos, Queen’s is shaping a better world through life-changing education.First-Class EducationHighly respected across the globe as a centre of teaching excellence and innovative research, Queen's is ranked 199th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026).Over 25,000 students live and study at Queen’s and when you join us, you’ll be learning from a community of leading academics and researchers looking for the answers to some of the world’s biggest questions.A training ground for the professions, a patron of the arts, and a driving force in the local economy, we ensure all our students – the leaders of tomorrow – leave ready to take advantage of all the opportunities life can offer.A Leading Research CentreQueen’s University Belfast is a world-class international university built on teaching excellence, leading research, innovation, collaboration, and civic engagement.We are recognised globally for our academic strengths and the impact we deliver through leading research. We encourage a culture of research ambition to tackle some of the greatest societal challenges of our time.It is our purpose and responsibility to take on major global challenges and turn research to reality; every day, we find answers to help build a better society. Staying apace with rapid societal, economic, and technological change, our aim is to shape a better world for all. Queen’s academics turn research into reality. Queen’s has key strategic research areas based on our record of excellence and ambition for the future: Healthy Living for All, A Transformative and Sustainable Economy, Secure Connected Intelligence – AI and the Data Revolution, Human-Environment Relations and Inclusive and Cohesive Communities.Tuition Fees and Scholarships for International Students Queen's offers lower tuition fees and living expenses compared to many other similarly well-regarded universities in the United Kingdom. The fees you will pay will vary depending on the course you choose and the level of study.For new international students registering in 2026/27, undergraduate course fees range from £22,400 (US $28,000) to £47,000 (US $58,750) a year depending on your course.Postgraduate courses cost between £23,000 (US $28,750) and £28,000 (US $35,000) a year. There are several country-specific and broader scholarships available to international students.Campus Life Queen's is a city-based campus university at the heart of Belfast . We're proud to be part of a bustling, cosmopolitan city boasting a vibrant social life and rich cultural heritage, described by Lonely Planet as a ‘must-see visitor destination’.Belfast has the lowest cost of living compared to every other major student city in the UK (Save the Student National Student Money Survey 2025). It is in the safest region in the UK (UK Crime Surveys 2024) and the happiest (Lloyds Bank Happiness Index 2020) too. Over the past ten years, the University has invested significantly to provide world-class facilities for its students and staff. This includes our state-of-the-art Graduate School; the award-winning McClay Library; Computer Science Building; School of Law; and the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine.The University has also invested in sporting facilities and new purpose-built student accommodation in Belfast City Centre. The Students’ Union is the heart of student life on campus and is number one Students’ Union in the UK (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025).  

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