Best Global Undergraduate Universities In UK - Queen’s University Belfast

A world-class, research-led education built on 175 years of history and heritage where the low cost of living and range of scholarships means your money goes further. Based in the heart of a vibrant capital city that is safe and easy to get around, and with excellent employment opportunities and support for your future career, Queen’s really is a place like no other.

Queen’s is ranked as one of the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023). Our aim is to inspire you, the global citizens of tomorrow, by delivering a transformative education and student experience, offering flexible and broad-based learning opportunities, with wellbeing, inclusivity and cultural diversity at the fore.

Your time at Queen’s is not simply about receiving an education, it’s also about enjoying a unique, life-defining experience, and we want your experience to be wonderful and memorable. We want to equip you to be future leaders with the skillset needed to pre-empt and respond to local, national and global challenges.

We ensure our students are internationally connected, benefitting from both a multicultural experience on campus and a range of global opportunities with our network of partners. Our educational programmes are increasingly focused on sustainability and the ethos of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at a local, national and global level.

The sports and library facilities we offer have been highly rated by students and our new central campus Student Centre, ‘One Elmwood’, including a new Students’ Union, with over 200 clubs and societies, is the focal point for the delivery of integrated and holistic support services. A dynamic and diverse city in which to study and work, Belfast is now a leading global location for investment projects and major developments in innovation and enterprise.

Our hope is that every undergraduate is enriched by their time at Queen’s University Belfast, and we look forward to welcoming you to Queen’s.

Why Queen’s is Like No Other:

WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION

We are proud to be a member of the Russell Group – the UK’s Ivy League – and are a highly ranked institution across many subject areas.

A RICH HISTORY

We are the 9th oldest University in the UK and have a rich history and heritage. When you study at Queen’s you benefit from over 175 years of research and learning.

AFFORDABLE STUDENT LIVING

When you study at Queen’s, your money goes further. Lowest cost of living for students in the UK and affordable accommodation packages means you can enjoy a better quality of life than in other cities. Belfast has the lowest cost of living in the UK (Mercer Cost of Living City Ranking 2021).

SCHOLARSHIPS

Queen’s offers a range of generous scholarships for international students for all levels of study. £1.5m in scholarships is available to international students each year.

FUTURE FOCUSED

Studying at Queen’s can open doors to the future career of your dreams. We offer a wide range of career support and our successful alumni show what you can achieve with a Queen’s education.

IMPACT THROUGH EDUCATION

A wide range of courses across all levels of study, informed by worldclass research addressing global challenges and the needs of society

A UNIQUE LOCATION

Queen’s is in the centre of Belfast,

the capital city of Northern Ireland. A warm, welcoming and lively city surrounded by beautiful landscapes and within easy reach of all major cities in the UK.

A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR ALL

Queen’s is committed to enriching society both locally and globally and are involved in proactively and holistically addressing the global challenges we face.