One of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the UK, Queen’s University Belfast (Queen’s) boasts an impressive track record of continued excellence.

A member of the highly regarded Russell Group, Queen’s is ranked inside the world’s top 180 universities (QS World Rankings 2019) and joint second in the UK for its impressive facilities (Times Higher Education). It is also considered amongst the ten most beautiful universities in the UK and is based in the centre of Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland and ranked the number one region in the world to visit by Lonely Planet in 2018.

Queen’s boasts some remarkably impressive alumni including two Nobel Prize winners, Seamus Heaney and David Trimble. It continues to provide exceptional outcomes for its graduates, with its research-based learning leading to over 94% of graduates finding work within six months of leaving.

The university is proud of its standing as an institution open to all, regardless of social class, race or gender. Over 30% of students are from lower socio-economic groups and it is the UK’s leading institution for accessibility. A range of support networks are in place for students to provide the necessary help and advice to assist with their student experience.

Queen’s impressive facilities are the subject of ongoing investment, including the new GBP 50 million McClay Library housing 1.2 million books, computers and the iconic CS Lewis Reading Room, with interior inspired by the author’s work including a hand-carved replica of the wardrobe door from The Chronicles of Narnia.

State-of-the-art fitness facilities include a fitness centre with a 25-metre swimming pool and outdoor 3G pitches. Queen’s also has theatres, restaurants and its own music venue, Mandela Hall.

1. Queen’s is ranked 198 in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023.
2. We have 13 subjects in the top 200 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2022). Three of those subjects are in the World Top 100 (QS World Rankings by subject 2022), Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Nursing and Performing Arts. In the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU, 2021), we have 10 subjects in the top 200 in the world.
3. We have over 3,800 international students from 92 different countries. We’re 17th in the world for international outlook (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022).
4. We are ranked joint 1st in the UK for research intensity (Complete University Guide 2022).
5. As a member of the Russell Group, Queen’s is one of the UK’s 24 leading research-intensive universities.
6. Queen’s is in the top 75 universities in Europe for Teaching Excellence (Times Higher Education, 2019).
7. 94% of current international students were satisfied with the subject area expertise of their lecturers (International Student Barometer 2020/21).
8. Queen’s is 28th in the UK in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023. We rank in the top 10 in the UK for several subjects.
9. Queen’s is in the top 170 in the world for graduate prospects (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022).
10. Queen’s is one of the 10 most beautiful historic universities in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2021). Founded in 1845, we are the ninth oldest University in the UK and have a rich history of leading change.