Queen’s University Belfast |  |
| Year Founded Location Location Type Institution Type Institution Website General Admissions Email Undergraduate Population Postgraduate Population | 1845 Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK Urban Public International University QUB USA Page [email protected] 17,000 8,000 |
North American Representatives
| Amy Veramay International Officer USA [email protected] Location: Bay Area, CA |
Admissions, Academics, and Finances
| Admission 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. |
| Application 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 Policy | ACT/SAT are optional, but students may use either their SAT or ACT score towards their entry requirements if they wish. |
| Key Undergraduate Academic Programs | Aerospace Engineering Data Science Film Studies English & Creative Writing Marine Biology |
| Key Graduate Academic Programs | Conflict Transformation and Social Justice Global Security and Borders International Public Policy Public History Youth Justice |
| Tuition & Fees (Appx. USD) | $26,000 |
| Room & Board (Appx. USD) | $12,000 |
| Scholarships | 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. |
Important Information
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.
Counselor Information
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