Queen's University Belfast Rankings
| In the World | #223 of 14178 |
|---|---|
| In Europe | #69 of 2794 |
| In the United Kingdom | #18 of 163 |
| In Northern Ireland | #1 of 2 |
| In Belfast | #1 of 1 |
| In History | #102 of 5,620 |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 35%
- Enrollment
- 22,500
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- qub.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
Publications & Citations
Queen's University Belfast majors
by publication count
| Medicine | |
|---|---|
| Biology | |
| Chemistry | |
| Computer science | |
| Physics | |
| Materials science | |
| Psychology | |
| Engineering | |
| Mathematics | |
| Sociology | |
| Political science | |
| Geology | |
| History | |
| Economics | |
| Geography | |
| Environmental science | |
| Business | |
| Art | |
| Philosophy |
Topical rankings by citation count
| Discipline | World Rank | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| History | 97 | 4,160 |
| Geology | 192 | 54,066 |
| Chemistry | 208 | 262,958 |
| Sociology | 211 | 32,798 |
| Political science | 235 | 10,795 |
| Medicine | 238 | 379,792 |
| Geography | 253 | 16,496 |
| Art | 260 | 955 |
| Engineering | 267 | 38,464 |
| Physics | 274 | 141,776 |
| Biology | 279 | 356,166 |
| Computer science | 279 | 92,502 |
| Economics | 303 | 28,549 |
| Materials science | 315 | 91,675 |
| Philosophy | 340 | 1,040 |
| Psychology | 413 | 70,827 |
| Environmental science | 415 | 18,649 |
| Mathematics | 449 | 35,838 |
| Business | 472 | 14,267 |
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 516 | 5911 |
| 1991 | 569 | 6838 |
| 1992 | 615 | 7108 |
| 1993 | 608 | 7490 |
| 1994 | 684 | 8019 |
| 1995 | 722 | 9143 |
| 1996 | 826 | 9638 |
| 1997 | 849 | 10436 |
| 1998 | 900 | 11336 |
| 1999 | 902 | 13386 |
| 2000 | 1042 | 15702 |
| 2001 | 973 | 17578 |
| 2002 | 987 | 19974 |
| 2003 | 1071 | 23254 |
| 2004 | 1186 | 27368 |
| 2005 | 1233 | 32369 |
| 2006 | 1274 | 37806 |
| 2007 | 1638 | 43696 |
| 2008 | 1671 | 50207 |
| 2009 | 1820 | 56929 |
| 2010 | 1869 | 63913 |
| 2011 | 1827 | 73161 |
| 2012 | 2110 | 84752 |
| 2013 | 2093 | 93365 |
| 2014 | 2174 | 103003 |
| 2015 | 2405 | 111181 |
| 2016 | 2325 | 112045 |
| 2017 | 2428 | 121554 |
| 2018 | 2581 | 115951 |
| 2019 | 2914 | 131574 |
| 2020 | 3061 | 152066 |
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 35% |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Enrollment | 22,500 |
| Full time employee | 1,750 |
| Student:staff ratio | 13:1 |
Tuition
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Local students | $11,250 | $6,250 |
| International students | $18,750 | $13,750 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Arts | Humanities | – | + | + | + |
| Business | Politics | Social Sciences | – | + | + | + |
| Languages | Culture | Linguistics | – | + | + | + |
| Nursing | Health | Pharmacy | Medicine | – | + | + | + |
| Engineering | IT | – | + | + | + |
| Maths | Natural Sciences | – | + | + | + |
| 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 |
General info
| Alternative names | QUB |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1849 |
| Wikipedia | Queen's University Belfast |
| Accreditation | Privy Council |
| Motto | Pro tanto quid retribuamus For so much, what shall we give back? |
| Academic structure | School of Biological Sciences School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering School of Education School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science School of English School of Geography, Archaeology and Paleoecology School of History and Anthropology School of Languages, Literatures and Performing Arts School of Law School of Queen's University Management School School of Mathematics and Physics School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences School of Music and Sonic Arts School of Nursing and Midwifery School of Pharmacy School of Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering School of Politics, International Studies and Philosophy School of Psychology School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work |
| Affiliations and memberships | Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) European University Association (EUA) Utrecht Network Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER) Russell Group Universities UK |
Location and Contacts
| Address | University Road Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1NN United Kingdom |
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| City population | 334,000 |
| Phone | +44 (28) 9024 5133 |
| Fax | +44 (28) 9097 5137 |