

University profile
Belfast, United Kingdom
About
Build your knowledge and discover where it can take you at Queen’s University Belfast. Founded in 1845, Queen’s is the only Russell Group university in Northern Ireland and brings research-led teaching into subjects ranging from medicine, dentistry and pharmacy to law, engineering, business, cyber security, and the arts and sciences. Practical learning, specialist facilities and opportunities to explore real-world challenges help students prepare for what comes next. Its central location places students within Belfast’s lively Queen’s Quarter, close to the culture, energy and opportunities of the city.
At a glance
Rankings
#176
QS World University Rankings 2027
#198
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2026
Where you'll study
The heart of Queen’s, centred around the historic Lanyon Building in the Queen’s Quarter. It is home to many academic schools, the McClay Library, One Elmwood Student Centre and a wide range of teaching and social spaces.
Visit websiteThe main base for medicine, dentistry and biomedical sciences. Located close to major teaching hospitals, it includes specialist laboratories, clinical-skills facilities and medical research centres.
Funding
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An off-campus marine research station on Strangford Lough used for marine biology teaching and research.