University profile
Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Russell Group
About
Why study at Queen's University Belfast?
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
Queen's University Belfast in numbers
- 3Campuses
- 1845Founded
- #174QS World Ranking 2027
- #196THE World Ranking 2027
- #45Guardian 2026
- #37THE REF ranking 2021
- 25,000Students
- #37THE Impact 2026
Rankings
How it ranks
#174
QS World University Rankings 2027
#196
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2027
#45
The Guardian University Guide 2026
#37
Times Higher Education REF Rankings 2021
#37
Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026
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Where you'll study
Campus locations
Main Campus
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.
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Health Sciences Campus
The 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.
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Riddel Hall Campus
An off-campus marine research station on Strangford Lough used for marine biology teaching and research.
Funding
Scholarships
Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.
- International Undergraduate Scholarship
- Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship (Undergraduate)
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