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Queen's University Belfast

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Overview

Queen's University Belfast is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Founded in 1849, Queen's University Belfast (QUB) is a coeducational institution officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council. QUB provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 177-year-old UK higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 30-39%. It is considered a very selective. International students are welcome to apply. QUB also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

Queen's University Belfast's Control Typepublic

Entity

Queen's University Belfast's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Queen's University Belfast' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Queen's University Belfast's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym QUB
Founded 1849
Motto Pro tanto quid retribuamus
For so much, what shall we give back?
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Location

Address University Road
Belfast
BT7 1NN Northern Ireland
United Kingdom
Queen's University Belfast's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Queen's University Belfast Phone Number (28) 9024 5133
Queen's University Belfast Fax Number (28) 9097 5137
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Queen's University Belfast is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Privy Council

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1845


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Queen's University Belfast's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Association of International Accountants (AIA)
  • Bar Standards Board (BSB)
  • BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
  • British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
  • Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
  • General Medical Council (GMC)
  • General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFA)
  • Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
  • Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
  • Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)
  • Institute of Physics (IOP)
  • Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
  • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
  • Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES)
  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
  • Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
  • Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)
  • Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI)
  • Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)
  • Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
  • Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
  • Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Queen's University Belfast as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Queen's University Belfast Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Queen's University Belfast is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Queen's University Belfast's academic range and degree level offering.



Queen's University Belfast: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Queen's University Belfast Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Queen's University Belfast Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Queen's University Belfast categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Queen's University Belfast.



Queen's University Belfast: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students		 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Queen's University Belfast Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Queen's University Belfast website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Queen's University Belfast Admission Info


Queen's University Belfast's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Queen's University Belfast is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Queen's University Belfast's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Queen's University Belfast has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Queen's University Belfast's acceptance rate ranges from 30 to 39%, making it a very selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Queen's University Belfast's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Queen's University Belfast has more than 7400 international students.


Queen's University Belfast's Admission Office Admission Office

Administration Building, Queen's University Belfast
Belfast BT71NN
(28) 9097 5081
(28) 9097 3838

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Queen's University Belfast's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Queen's University Belfast Size and Profile


Queen's University Belfast's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Queen's University Belfast has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Queen's University Belfast's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Queen's University Belfast's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Queen's University Belfast's Control Type Control Type

Queen's University Belfast is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Queen's University Belfast's Entity Type Entity Type

Queen's University Belfast is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Queen's University Belfast's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Queen's University Belfast's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Queen's University Belfast's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Queen's University Belfast adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Queen's University Belfast's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Queen's University Belfast is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Queen's University Belfast Facilities


Queen's University Belfast's Library University Library

Yes Visit Queen's University Belfast's Library


Queen's University Belfast's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Queen's University Belfast's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Queen's University Belfast's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

Queen's University Belfast Services


Queen's University Belfast's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Queen's University Belfast's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Queen's University Belfast's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Queen's University Belfast's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Queen's University Belfast's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Queen's University Belfast Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Queen's University Belfast consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Queen's University Belfast
  • School of Biological Sciences
  • School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
  • School of Education
  • School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
  • School of English
  • School of Geography, Archaeology and Paleoecology
  • School of History and Anthropology
  • School of Languages, Literatures and Performing Arts
  • School of Law
  • School of Queen's University Management School
  • School of Mathematics and Physics
  • School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
  • School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
  • School of Music and Sonic Arts
  • School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • School of Pharmacy
  • School of Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering
  • School of Politics, International Studies and Philosophy
  • School of Psychology
  • School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work

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Memberships and Affiliations

Queen's University Belfast Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Queen's University Belfast's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Utrecht Network
  • Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER)
  • Russell Group
  • Universities UK


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X X (Twitter)

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Queen's University Belfast public or private?

Queen's University Belfast is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Queen's University Belfast profit or non-profit?

Queen's University Belfast is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Queen's University Belfast in terms of enrollment?

Queen's University Belfast has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Queen's University Belfast in terms of academic staff?

Queen's University Belfast's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.

Is Queen's University Belfast a coeducational institution?

Queen's University Belfast is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Queen's University Belfast use?

Queen's University Belfast adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Queen's University Belfast affiliated with?

None.

Does Queen's University Belfast admit international students?

Yes. Queen's University Belfast has more than 7400 international students.

What is Queen's University Belfast's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Queen's University Belfast's acceptance rate ranges from 30 to 39%, making it a very selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Queen's University Belfast QUB?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro). International students: 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Queen's University Belfast QUB located?

Queen's University Belfast is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Address: University Road.

Is Queen's University Belfast QUB accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Queen's University Belfast is accredited by Privy Council (since 1845).

Does Queen's University Belfast offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Queen's University Belfast offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Queen's University Belfast have a university library?

Yes

Does Queen's University Belfast provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Queen's University Belfast have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Queen's University Belfast offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Queen's University Belfast offer career services?

Not reported

Does Queen's University Belfast offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Queen's University Belfast have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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