AIRR-NA Member Institution
Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Institution at a Glance
- Year founded
- 1845
- Institution type
- Public International University
- Campus setting
- Urban
- Population category
- Large (15,000–29,999 students)
- Degree levels
- Postgraduate, Undergraduate
- Undergraduate length
- 3-year
- Undergraduate students
- 17,000
- Postgraduate students
- 8,000
About the Institution
Founded in 1845, Queen’s University Belfast is one of the oldest and most respected universities in the UK. They are a member of the prestigious Russell Group (24 research intensive universities) which has been compared to the US Ivy League as an indicator of academic quality and reputation. US students choose Queen’s for a variety of reasons – their focused 3 year Bachelors degrees, the lower cost of studying and living, or reconnecting with their heritage on the island of Ireland. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland students can take full advantage of a young, vibrant city at their doorstep. Queen’s offers 220+ outstanding degrees ranging from Aerospace Engineering to Film Studies & Production to Marine Biology to Politics (and beyond!), several of which have test-flexible entry requirements. Many degrees have built in work placement opportunities. Multiple scholarships - and affordable student accommodation - are widely available.
North American Representatives
Academics and Programs
Undergraduate study
Aerospace Engineering
Data Science
Film Studies
English & Creative Writing
Marine Biology
Postgraduate study
Conflict Transformation and Social Justice
Global Security and Borders
International Public Policy
Public History
Youth Justice
Admissions and Applications
Application type
Direct, UCAS
Entry requirements
Exact entry requirements vary by major. Students need to show three scores (combination from AP exam results, college class, honors class, IB higher level exam, SAT or ACT score). Some majors (such as Medicine and Dentistry) will have more robust requirements, while others (usually STEM fields) may have subject specific requirements.
Applications, dates and deadlines
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications open mid-September for the following academic year. Students are encouraged to apply by end of January, but can apply later (with the exception of Medicine and Dentistry which close in mid-October).
How to apply
UCAS (www.ucas.com) or Direct Application (https://myportal.qub.ac.uk/)
Standardized testing
ACT/SAT are optional, but students may use either their SAT or ACT score towards their entry requirements if they wish.
Costs, Scholarships, and Funding
Tuition and fees
$26,000
Scholarships and funding
International Office scholarships are guaranteed for first year international students (at both the undergraduate and graduate level), ranging in value from £2,000-£5,000. An additional £1,500 award is provided if students pay their tuition by a set deadline.
There are additional various scholarships available depending on the course of study or application process, such as our Future Leaders Award (UG only) of £5,000. There are also family and loyalty scholarships that provide a 20% discount to students who have family that has previously attended Queen's, or for students returning to study at Queen's after having studied abroad, or completed a previous degree at Queen's, respectively. There are also merit based scholarships students can earn in their subsequent years. Please see https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/international-scholarships/north-america/ for full scholarship details.
Information for Counselors
Queen's partners with Education in Ireland to host counselor tours. Counselors can register their interest in joining our tour here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=IObTvfPMxkqoBwUB0sslxFrIniC01v5HgUFp2wasqg5UNjc0VThWQzA4NEhEWlhMRjhPTkFWSTgyUi4u