Queens University Belfast

Queen’s University Belfast was founded in 1845 and was originally known as Queen’s College Belfast. The University is a member of the Russell Group of universities and it gained university status in 1908 making it one of the oldest universities in the UK. The main campus of the University is located in the south of Belfast city-centre. The Lanyon Building inaugurated in 1849 is located in the center of the campus and has been voted as one of the most beautiful university buildings in the world.

Academics at Queen’s University is divided into fifteen schools each falling under one of the three faculties headed by a Pro Vice-Chancellor, each offering a number of undergraduate and postgraduate courses each focusing on a research-based curriculum.

• Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

1.  School of Arts, English, and Languages
2. School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy, and Politics
3. School of Law
4. Queen’s Management School
5. School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work

• Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

1. School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
2. School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
3. School of Mathematics and Physics
4. School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
5. School of Natural and Built Environment
6. School of Psychology

• Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences

1. School of Biological Sciences
2. School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
3. School of Nursing and Midwifery
4. School of Pharmacy

Queen’s University Belfast has about 24,000 international students coming from more than 80 countries around the world. The faculty members comprise eminent professors from several countries and its alumni include Noble Laureates like Seamus Heaney and David Trimble. The University has collaborations with several universities, businesses and organizations.

• Queen’s University Belfast ranked 31st in the Times University Guide 2021.
• The University ranked 15th overall for Student Experience by the Times and Sunday Times University Guide.
• Belfast is considered to be Europe’s friendliest and trendiest city and has the lowest student cost of living.
• Students pursuing their degrees in the University have access to a range of study or work abroad opportunities.
• Research conducted at Queen’s has a global impact and is ranked 8th for research intensity in the UK.

Queen’s University Belfast has a Careers Team to provide support and guidance to students in all aspects of their careers right from planning to decision making. The careers team helps students plan their goals, introduce them to employers, and equip them with the skills and knowledge required to find employment in the job market. Students have access to a number of benefits such as employment programs and career fairs, support regarding placements and work experience and the careers team also helps students create the perfect CV and job application. Queen’s University has a high graduate success rate with 96% of undergraduates and 94.1% of postgraduates finding employment or are in further study within 6 months.  According to the Guardian University Guide 2021, Queen’s secured the 11th rank in the UK for “Career prospects after 15 months”.

The University’s alumni include Noble Laureates like Seamus Heaney and David Trimble and some others like:

• Mary McAleese (Former President of Ireland)
• John Alderdice (Member of House of Lords)
• Stephen Rea (Film actor)
• Paul Muldoon (Poet and Pulitzer Prize winner)
• John Stewart Bell (Physicist)

Student Services:

Queen’s University Belfast offers a number of support services to help students and to look after their health, emotional wellbeing, education and future. Career and employability guidance is also provided to students to help them achieve their career goals. Visa and immigration advice, orientation programmes and support for international students is guaranteed by the University. A variety of facilities are available on campus including hi-tech laboratories, libraries, art studios and more.

Accommodation:

Queen’s University Belfast guarantees accommodation to international students, over 3400 rooms are available in and around the campus for lodging students. Accommodation is provided in a student-village called Elms Village as well as the Willow Walk accommodation.

Medical services:

The University’s Health Centre is an independent National Health medical practice providing medical services to students and staff. In case of any emergency, the centre has access to a duty doctor both in the morning and afternoon. Experienced and qualified counsellors are available to help students facing any kind of mental issues which might disturb their wellbeing.

Sports facilities:

A number of sports facilities are available on campus like fitness and training areas, swimming and diving pools, sports halls, squash courts, grass pitches, and more. There are about 50 sports clubs in the University which students can be a part of.

Clubs and Societies:

There are over 200 student-led clubs and societies in the University which students can be a part of based on their own preferences and interest like football, tennis, art, photography, singing, dance, etc. These provide students with the best opportunity to meet new people, explore their interests or develop new skills.