Queen's University Belfast (informally Queen's or QUB) is a public research university in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It boasts a cohort of more than 20,000 – including 2,800 international students from 100 countries – enrolled across three faculties: arts, humanities and social sciences; medical, health and life sciences; and engineering and physical sciences.
It is steeped in heritage yet benefits from world-class, state-of-the-art facilities. With over 100 listed buildings on its city campus, QUB is considered one of the most beautiful of all universities.
Its stunning architecture was designed by Sir Charles Lanyon, the architect who also designed other major historical landmarks in Belfast such as Belfast Castle and Customs House. Queen’s has a history of investing in people and building brighter futures. It’s a place where learning and research come together to create new and exciting global opportunities.
It is highly respected across the globe as a centre of teaching excellence and innovative research. Taught by top academics, these degrees enable you to become an expert in your chosen field, with the prospect of a top career in a multi-national company. The university has a rich heritage and a renowned history of producing Nobel Laureates, leading global academics and national and international leaders over the last 170 years. Queen's is at the heart of Belfast's culture, as well as its art and social scenes.
It is a part of a bustling, cosmopolitan city boasting a vibrant social life and rich cultural heritage. The cutting-edge facilities include a financial Trading Room with Bloomberg terminals, interdisciplinary health and life sciences research facilities and innovative engineering hubs. The university has benefitted from a recent investment in its infrastructure, with over £350m spent on buildings and improved facilities, including the construction of a new graduate school and the Wellcome Wolfson Building Centre for Experimental Medicine, which hopes to attract over 1000 leading scientists and clinicians from around the world.
The Queen’s Graduate School is a dedicated social and academic space for postgraduate students. Global Research Institutes are flagships for interdisciplinary research in areas of major societal challenge. They bring together a critical mass of excellent researchers from a wide range of disciplines in world-class facilities to tackle some of the greatest global issues of our age. Alongside academic study, the university places an equal emphasis on the acquisition of practical skills relevant to the workplace. It recently introduced 'employer partnership degrees' that allow students to combine work placements with classroom studies. Student entrepreneurs also have access to free business incubation space and start-up support, while career services include an alumni mentoring scheme that gives undergraduates the opportunity to be paired with high-achieving graduates to help support their career goals.
Notable Alumni
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Lord David Trimble – Nobel Laureate.
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Dr Mary McAleese – former President of Ireland.
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Stephen Rea – Oscar-nominated actor.
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Annie Mac – BBC Radio 1 presenter.
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Mike Brown – MD London Underground.
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Christine Browne – CEO of Mainstream Aviation for TUI Travel.
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Brian Conlon – CEO First Derivatives plc.
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Patrick Kielty – TV presenter/comedian.
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Dr Michael McKay – European Space Agency.
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Professor Paul Muldoon – Pulitzer Prize-winning poet.
English Language Requirements UG and PG:
- IELTS Requirements: 6.5 (minimum of 5.5 in all four components of the test);
- However, some degree programs have higher or lower requirements. Queen’s University Belfast have started accepting selective state boards in lieu of IELTS waiver for below-mentioned state boards if the student’s scores 70 or more than 70% in class 12th English exams.to CBSE, ICSE, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, Except > Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand.
- TOEFL-90 with minimum marks as follows: Listening - 17 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17
- The information is provided on “QUB Website” Your Country English language requirements.
English Language Requirements
For admission to most Bachelor's degree programs (excluding Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy), the University will normally accept 70% in the English Language in Standard XII in lieu of an IELTS Academic test,if awarded by one of the following Indian examination boards.
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All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Delhi Senior School Certificate Examination) awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education CBSE.
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Indian School Certificate (Year 12) awarded by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE).
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Higher Secondary Certificate (Year 12) awarded by the following State Boards: Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.
Students with the following qualifications will be considered for direct entry to Queen's University Belfast:
Bachelor degree programmes:
The Standard Indian XII (10+2) examinations from CBSE, CISCE or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education are acceptable for admission to our Bachelor degree programmes. An average mark of 70 - 85% or higher in the Standard Indian XII Higher Secondary School certificates awarded by the central boards (CBSE, CISCE) or a state board, or equivalent, with 75% or higher where subject requirements are stipulated (comparable with Grade B at A Level).
Typical offers (minimum overall average) for applicants with Standard XII would be as follows: -
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85% (comparable to AAB at A-Level)
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80% (comparable to ABB at A-Level)
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75% (comparable to BBB at A-Level)
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70% (comparable to BBC at A Level)
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Please note that a minimum grade of 75% or higher in key subjects will normally be required, where the Course Finder indicates subject-specific requirements.
To be considered for entry to Medicine or Dentistry, applicants should hold the Indian Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate Grade XII with a minimum of 90% overall, including marks of at least 90% in Chemistry and Biology. If you do not meet these requirements you may be eligible to apply for entry to the INTO Queen's International Foundation. These programmes are based on the campus and help you to prepare for study with them. Successful completion guarantees progression to Stage 1 of an undergraduate degree programme at Queen's (with the exception of Agricultural Technology, Medicine, Dentistry and Social Work).
Postgraduate:
Entry to graduate diploma or taught master’s 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 the Postgraduate Course Finder for exact entry requirements.
The comparable Indian qualifications are as follows:
UK Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) Successful completion of Bachelor degree with:
- First Division Pass and a minimum final average of 58 - 60% (in the traditional system), or
- CGPA 5.8 - 7.5 out of 10 on the 10-point scale; depending on the institution attended and the grading system used.
UK Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2) Successful completion of Bachelor degree with:
- Second Division Pass and a minimum final average of 53% - 55% (in the traditional system), or
- CGPA 5.3 -6.5 on the 10-point scale.depending on the institution attended and the grading system used.
- Please note that other important factors considered in the assessment of applications are performance in relevant modules at undergraduate level, and the number of attempts taken to achieve the final grade.
- Where a CGPA system is used, the scoring system used by each institution will be taken into account and applications considered on an individual basis.
For this reason, it may be possible at the discretion of the Selector to consider candidates from top institutions who have achieved a very good Second-Class degree with a final average of 58% or above (where a UK 2:1 is required), or 53% (where a UK 2:2 is required).
Accommodation for International Students
All International Students are guaranteed a place at Elms Student Village and you’ll find it’s some of the best value student accommodation anywhere in the world, as well as located within easy walking distance of the University.
International students are guaranteed a place in university accommodation for at least their first year at Queen’s. There are limited places for international students studying on 1-semester courses, such as Erasmus and Study Abroad Programmes. Accommodation for students travelling with a partner/spouse is available, with notice. A range of accommodation is available, some exclusive to international and postgraduate students.Room types include twin rooms, single en-suite and premium double rooms.
Contracts are for 39 or 51 weeks which includes the Christmas and Easter breaks, and costs include heat, hot water, electricity and Internet, as well as a range of support services including pastoral care and social events.
There is also specific accommodation as follows: Single-sex accommodation, i.e., male- or female-only; No-alcohol accommodation; Quiet-living accommodation, for students preferring a quieter, more study-focused environment. All residences are within easy walking distance of the university and a central student area has resources including laundry.
| Conditional Offer | Unconditional Offer | CAS |
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| 4 Weeks | 10 Days | 3 Days |
Queen's University Belfast offers a range of scholarships for international students, including the GREAT Queen's University Belfast Scholarships (India), a total of 20 scholarships for well-qualified Indian students. International Office Undergraduate Scholarship All new international students beginning their first year of full-time undergraduate study in Queen's University Belfast and who meet the conditions of their academic offer will receive an International Office Undergraduate Scholarship. Year one award of £2500 (fee rate 1) or £3000 (fee rate 2) (Including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3) Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate Two new international students enrolling on a full-time undergraduate programme will receive full payment of tuition fees for all years of programme, up to a maximum of four years. (Including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3 Queen's Loyalty Scholarship.
A 20% tuition fee reduction on year 1 for Exchange and Study Abroad students returning to study on a full-time undergraduate programme at Queen's University Belfast Early Bird Reward All new International Students starting onto a full-time degree programme, who hold an unconditional offer, and who pay fees in full, will receive a 10% discount on gross fees - may be used in conjunction with other scholarships.
Great Queen's University Belfast Scholarships India. Queen’s is pleased to offer FOUR GREAT Queen’s University Belfast scholarships to academically talented students from India, who will be starting their Postgraduate Taught course.
In the following Schools/Subject Areas:
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Subjects Cyber Security Management Architecture
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Planning & Civil Engineering International Office Postgraduate
Taught Scholarships The International Office Postgraduate Taught scholarship is awarded to international fee rate students beginning their full time studies at Queen's University Belfast.
Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught Two new international students enrolling on a full-time undergraduate programme will receive full payment of tuition fees for all years of programme, up to a maximum of three years. Queen's Loyalty Scholarship for Queen's University alumni returning for full-time postgraduate taught study. For Exchange, Study Abroad and Summer School students progressing to a full-time postgraduate taught programme.
20% tuition fee reduction on year 1 International Office Postgraduate Research Scholarships the International Office. Postgraduate Research scholarship is awarded to all new international fee rate paying students beginning their full time studies at Queen's University Belfast.
Fee Rates: Year one award of £2500 (fee rate 1) or £3000 (fee rate 2).
Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Research One new international student enrolling on a full-time postgraduate research programme Full tuition fees paid for all years of programme, up to a maximum of three years.
Queen's Loyalty Scholarship 20% tuition fee reduction on year 1 for Queen's University alumni returning for full-time postgraduate research study. For Exchange and Study Abroad students progressing to a full-time postgraduate research programme.
University International PhD Awards (Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) Award including payment of International tuition fees and a Maintenance stipend for Non-EU international students. Applications are invited to any of the postgraduate research areas in the AHSS Faculty subject to available supervision.
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences International PhD Award 20 accommodation awards will be available for students starting their PhD in an AHSS School.The awards will cover 1 year of accommodation in QUB halls of residence. There are numerous other scholarships. Kindly refer to the university website for detailed qualifications required.
Other scholarships
You can also apply for the British Government's Chevening Scholarships, and a variety of private agencies and charities for scholarships, bursaries and grants to study in the UK. For more information visit the British Council website or the UK Council for International Student Affairs website.
Some key facts of Queen's University Belfast
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Total number of Postgraduate students 6,605
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Total number of Undergraduate students 18,310
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Total number of students 24,915
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World renowned poet and Queen's alumnus Seamus Heaney won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1995
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Chancellors of Queen’s have included the theatrical producer Sir Tyrone Guthrie
