Queen's University Belfast: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #270 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #104 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #26 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #1 of 2 | In Northern Ireland |
| #12 of 1,000 | For Human Rights Law |
| Top50% | For 229 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 31%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.qub.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 31% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | General 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 Calendar | September 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 87,461 scientific papers published and 2,597,610 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Medicine, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Biochemistry.
Queen's University Belfast majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 740 | 6257 |
| 1994 | 796 | 6818 |
| 1995 | 895 | 7612 |
| 1996 | 1051 | 7947 |
| 1997 | 1011 | 9009 |
| 1998 | 1057 | 9246 |
| 1999 | 1059 | 11167 |
| 2000 | 1260 | 12737 |
| 2001 | 1203 | 14242 |
| 2002 | 1364 | 17057 |
| 2003 | 1438 | 19632 |
| 2004 | 1446 | 22363 |
| 2005 | 1470 | 26240 |
| 2006 | 1667 | 30780 |
| 2007 | 1880 | 34903 |
| 2008 | 1946 | 40476 |
| 2009 | 2173 | 45948 |
| 2010 | 2362 | 53233 |
| 2011 | 2394 | 61049 |
| 2012 | 2658 | 69822 |
| 2013 | 2620 | 77677 |
| 2014 | 2778 | 86574 |
| 2015 | 3057 | 93980 |
| 2016 | 3156 | 101112 |
| 2017 | 3416 | 113456 |
| 2018 | 3543 | 128559 |
| 2019 | 3714 | 145287 |
| 2020 | 4359 | 182541 |
| 2021 | 4360 | 212432 |
| 2022 | 4312 | 211205 |
| 2023 | 4422 | 225072 |
| 2024 | 3658 | 229601 |
| 2025 | 2982 | 212087 |
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 |
| 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 |
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Queen's University Belfast alumni
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Liam Neeson
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorvoice actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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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, two Tony Awards and one Volpi Cup. With a film career spanning more than forty years, Neeson is regarded as one of Ireland's greatest film actors. Films in which he has appeared have grossed over $11.7 billion worldwide. Neeson was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2000.
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Ciarán Hinds
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Ciarán Hinds is an Irish actor from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Hinds is known for a range of screen and stage roles. He has starred in feature films including The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989), Persuasion (1995), Oscar and Lucinda (1997), Road to Perdition (2002), The Sum of All Fears (2002), Munich (2005), Amazing Grace (2007), There Will Be Blood (2007), Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011), Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011), Silence (2016), First Man (2018) and Belfast (2021), the last of which earned him nominations for Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor.
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Stephen Rea
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Stephen Rea is an Irish actor. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, he began his career as a member of Dublin's Focus Theatre, and played many roles on the stage and on Irish television. He came to the attention of international film audiences in Irish filmmaker Neil Jordan's 1992 film The Crying Game, and subsequently starred in many more of Jordan's films, including Interview with the Vampire (1994), Michael Collins (1996), Breakfast on Pluto (2005), and Greta (2018). He also played a starring role in the Hugo Blick 2011 TV series The Shadow Line.
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Paddy Mayne
- Occupations
- boxerrugby union playersolicitormilitary personnel
- Biography
-
Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Blair Mayne, DSO & Three Bars, best known as Paddy Mayne or familiarly as Blair, was a British Army officer from Newtownards. He was an amateur boxing champion, qualified as a solicitor and played rugby union for Ireland and the British Lions before becoming a founding member of the Special Air Service (SAS).
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 | 345,000 |