Reasons to choose Queen's University Belfast
Dating back to 1845, Queen's University Belfast is the ninth oldest university in the UK with a heritage dating back over 150 years.
We are a Russell Group University, one of the UK's 24 leading research intensive institutions
We are ranked in the UK top 20 in 17 subject areas (Times Good University Guide 2012)
From our new-look Students' Union to the Physical Education Centre, (selected as a training camp for the 2012 Olympics), the magnificient £50 million McClay Library, the Elms Student Village and our Student Guidance Centre, we offer the opportunity to study at one of the best equipped campuses in Europe and beyond.
Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland's capital city, it's the second safest city in the world (United Nations) and has the lowest cost of living in the UK (British Council)
Queen's offers a full range of courses to international students who need additional language training through INTO Queen's
Enterprise and entrepreneurial skills are embedded throughout the curriculum which culminated in Queen's winning the prestigious title of 'Entrepreneurial University of the Year' at the Times Higher Education Awards in 2009.
Queen's pioneering research aimed at protecting the lives and livelihoods of some of the poorest people on the planet has been recognised in the award of 'Outstanding Engineering Research Team of the Year' at the Times Higher Education Awards 2010.
From its wonderful coast and glens to its vibrant cities Northern Ireland offers an enormous variety of landscapes, cultural and leisure opportunities. It was ranked third in the 'Top European Regions of the Future' in the Financial Times FDI European Regions and Cities of the Future Awards 2008-2009.
Its capital city, Belfast, is a modern European city that is bursting with life. Most major British cities are within an hour's flight from the city's two airports, with many flights each day to the rest of the British Isles and mainland Europe.
Queen's historic campus is located in the attractive, leafy suburbs of South Belfast, a lively area only 15 minutes from the city centre and packed with student facilities.
