Queen's University Belfast: Statistics

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#299 of 14,131 In the World
#111 of 2,785 In Europe
#29 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#1 of 2 In Northern Ireland
#13 of 1,000 For Human Rights Law
Top50% For 226 other topics
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Acceptance rate
31%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
www.qub.ac.uk
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate31%
Admissions RequirementsGeneral Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) and General Certificate of Education (GCE) with passes in 5 subjects, including 2 at Advanced ('A') level or passes in 4 subjects, including 3 at 'A' level. Acceptable grades in GCSE are A, B and C. Ordinary ("O") level passes accepted in lieu of GCSE passes. Alternative qualifications e.g. Advanced GNVQ, BTEC National and Higher National Diplomas. International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate and other qualifications also accepted. English language requirement: TOEFL score 550-575; IELTS 6-6.5; IGCSE; Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English; Cambridge Overseas School Certificate with Credit
Academic CalendarSeptember to June (September - January; January-June)

We've calculated the 31% acceptance rate for Queen's University Belfast based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Queen's University Belfast is a world-class research university with 74,970 scientific papers published and 1,799,237 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Medicine, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Biochemistry.

Publications
74,970
Citations
1,799,237

Queen's University Belfast majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
42,334 / 1,240,738
Chemistry
35,873 / 1,074,620
Engineering
34,604 / 889,954
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
34,562 / 699,598
Physics
33,647 / 915,707
Medicine
31,158 / 858,916
Environmental Science
29,833 / 729,039
Computer Science
28,052 / 654,839
Quantum and Particle physics
22,713 / 639,737
Biochemistry
19,781 / 669,874
Genetics
18,454 / 573,134
Political Science
18,371 / 324,706
Organic Chemistry
17,905 / 553,923
Law
17,377 / 318,642
Psychology
16,744 / 422,948
Sociology
16,179 / 305,561
Materials Science
15,757 / 447,990
Philosophy
15,166 / 247,314
Geology
14,939 / 440,645
Geography and Cartography
14,719 / 324,718
Ecology
13,563 / 358,122
Mathematics
13,510 / 365,994
Pathology
13,446 / 432,195
History
13,008 / 211,475
Statistics
11,019 / 314,441
Business
10,711 / 202,427
Optical Engineering
10,514 / 294,225
Paleontology
10,424 / 319,431
Archaeology
9,073 / 191,843
Psychiatry
9,060 / 247,372
Economics
8,956 / 171,248
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
8,336 / 184,912
Electrical Engineering
8,305 / 175,859
Linguistics
7,893 / 133,507
Botany
7,415 / 191,015
Surgery
7,015 / 192,859
Art & Design
6,637 / 81,245
Immunology
6,060 / 201,725
Metallurgical Engineering
6,057 / 187,864
Public Health
5,897 / 173,744

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 631 4367
1992 653 4539
1993 677 4738
1994 742 5422
1995 814 6053
1996 968 6409
1997 933 7170
1998 973 7416
1999 965 8758
2000 1133 10319
2001 1079 11450
2002 1263 13602
2003 1287 15397
2004 1333 18259
2005 1377 21418
2006 1532 24977
2007 1733 29450
2008 1775 33714
2009 2050 38399
2010 2194 44945
2011 2194 50502
2012 2507 58133
2013 2527 64320
2014 2597 71385
2015 2845 78206
2016 2943 83689
2017 3138 91318
2018 3260 105970
2019 3496 117927
2020 3983 144098
2021 4052 168350
2022 3955 175715
2023 3829 180185
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Tuition

The tuition table for Queen's University Belfast gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Undergraduate Tuition (per year) Postgraduate Taught Tuition (per year) Postgraduate Research Tuition (per year)
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences £4,400 - £21,500 £6,450 - £21,500 £4,400 - £16,400
Engineering and Physical Sciences £4,400 - £21,500 £6,450 - £21,500 £4,400 - £16,400
Medicine, Health and Life Sciences £4,400 - £34,500 £6,450 - £21,500 £4,400 - £16,400

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Queen's University Belfast.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Bachelor's Degree Dentistry, Medicine
Doctorate Accountancy, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Anthropology, Archaeology, Astrophysics, Celtic Languages and Studies, Chemistry, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Science, Ecology, Economics, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, Film, Food Science, French, Geography, History, International Studies, Law, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Midwifery, Modern Languages, Music, Musicology, Nursing, Oncology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Theatre, Translation and Interpretation

Queen's University Belfast alumni

  1. Liam Neeson

    Liam Neeson
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1952-.. (age 72)
    Occupations
    stage actorfilm actorassociation football playerboxervoice actor
    Biography

    William John Neeson is an actor from Northern Ireland. He has received several accolades, including nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and two Tony Awards. In 2020, he was placed seventh on The Irish Times list of Ireland's 50 Greatest Film Actors. Neeson was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2000.

  2. Stephen Rea

    Stephen Rea
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1946-.. (age 78)
    Occupations
    stage actortelevision actorfilm actoractor
    Biography

    Stephen Rea is an Irish actor of stage and screen. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, he began his career as a member of Dublin’s Focus Theatre, and came to the attention of film audiences as one of the close collaborators of director Neil Jordan. He is an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award and Tony Award nominee, a two-time BAFTA Award winner, and a three-time Irish Film and Television (IFTA) Award winner.

  3. Simon Callow

    Simon Callow
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1949-.. (age 75)
    Occupations
    directorscreenwriterfilm actoractorwriter
    Biography

    Simon Phillip Hugh Callow is an English actor. He is the voice of Poetry Pete in the children's televisions series Sarah & Duck. Known as a character actor on stage and screen, he has received numerous accolades including an Olivier Award and Screen Actors Guild Award as well as nominations for two BAFTA Awards. He was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to acting by Queen Elizabeth II in 1999.

  4. Hulusi Akar

    Hulusi Akar
    Born in
    Turkey Flag Turkey
    Years
    1952-.. (age 72)
    Occupations
    soldierpolitician
    Biography

    Hulusi Akar is a former four-star Turkish Armed Forces general who served as the Minister of National Defense from 2018 to 2023. He previously served as the 29th chief of the Turkish General Staff. Akar also served as a brigade commander in various NATO engagements including the International Security Assistance Force against the Taliban insurgency, Operation Deliberate Force during the Bosnian War, the Kosovo Force during the Kosovo War, as well as overseeing much of the Turkish involvement in the Syrian Civil War.

All 100 notable alumni

Queen's University Belfast faculties and divisions

Faculty : Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Anthropology, Education, English, History, International Studies, Law, Literature, Management, Modern Languages, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Social Policy, Social Work, Sociology, Theology
Faculty : Engineering and Physical Sciences Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Archaeology, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Ecology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Geography, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Psychology
Faculty : Medicine, Health and Life Sciences Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Dentistry, Endocrinology, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Medicine, Microbiology, Midwifery, Molecular Biology, Neurosciences, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Surgery

General information

Alternative names QUB
Founded 1849
Motto Pro tanto quid retribuamus
For so much, what shall we give back?

Location and contacts

Address University Road
Belfast, BT7 1NN
United Kingdom
City population 334,000

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