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Queen's University Belfast

(3.9)
63 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2026 ranking
45
24
21

Overview

Queen's University Belfast information

Level of study
Undergraduate71%Postgraduate29%
Mode of study
Full-time94%Part-time6%
Gender ratio
Female58%Male41%Other0%
Where students come from
International17%UK83%
Number of students
24,930
Source: HESA

About Queen's University Belfast

UCAS code: Q75

Queen's University Belfast is a historical, research led, Russell Group university based in the capital of Northern Ireland. It offers students an outstanding education that draws upon its rich heritage and combines it with contemporary facilities and cutting-edge teaching methods.

Source: Queen's University Belfast

Tuition fees at Queen's University Belfast

  • First year tuition fees for UK students range from £3,167 to £9,250 with the most common fee for a course being £9,250.
  • International students pay between £16,867 and £40,600 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £20,800.

Job prospects

Undergraduate

93%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

92%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from Queen's University Belfast

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast open days

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Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.

Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.

Courses

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Here are Queen's University Belfast's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

152 UCAS points
Medicine

MB 5 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

152 UCAS points
Actuarial Science and Risk Management

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Main Site

144 UCAS points
Applied Mathematics and Physics

Msci (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144 UCAS points
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144 UCAS points
Aerospace Engineering with Sandwich

MEng (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2026

Main Site

144 UCAS points
Law with French

LLB (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144 UCAS points
Mathematics and Computer Science

Msci (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144 UCAS points
Medicinal Chemistry (with a Year in Industry)

MChem (H) 5 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144 UCAS points
Law with Spanish

LLB (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144 UCAS points
Computer Engineering (with Year in Industry)

MEng (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2026

Main Site

144 UCAS points
Computer Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144 UCAS points
Politics, Philosophy and Economics

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144 UCAS points
Physics with French

MPhys 5 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144 UCAS points
Mathematics with Finance

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144 UCAS points
Liberal Arts

MLibArts 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144 UCAS points
Financial Risk Management (with a Year in Industry)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2026

Main Site

144 UCAS points
Physics

MPhys 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144 UCAS points
Theoretical Physics

MPhys 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144 UCAS points
Physics with Medical Applications

MPhys 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144 UCAS points
Law with Politics

LLB (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

Queen's University Belfast student reviews

(3.9)
Based on 63 reviews from Queen's University Belfast's students and alumni
5 star
27%
4 star
42%
3 star
23%
2 star
5%
1 star
3%
All reviews

Showing 62 reviews

3rd year student

1 year ago

Five stars: Excellent

(5)
Student Union

3rd year student

1 year ago

Itu2019s quiet overall.

(3)
University life

3rd year student

1 year ago

There isnu2019t many bursaries for home students.

(3)
Finance

3rd year student

1 year ago

Four stars: Great

(4)
Support

3rd year student

1 year ago

The library is nice although busy at times. The campus is well kept and very nice.

(4)
Facilities

3rd year student

1 year ago

The lectures are very good in general and the tutorials are useful. There is a good variety of modules.

(5)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Queen's University Belfast

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

87%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

79%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

88%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

84%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

86%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

84%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

84%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

78%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

82%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

84%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

68%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

78%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

76%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

91%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

88%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

84%

med

How well organised is your course?

84%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

89%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

92%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

88%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

62%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

85%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

76%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

80%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

83%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

83%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

76%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

89%

high

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

93%

high

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

79%

high

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

86%

high

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

83%

med

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