Queen's University Belfast

An exciting international research-led university

When you come to Queen's you'll be getting involved in one of the most exciting universities in the UK - as well as one of the biggest. Students are the lifeblood of Queen's and the delivery of the best possible educational experience to both undergraduates and postgraduates is central to the University's existence.

There are nearly 26,000 students and 3,500 staff, so the University is similar in size of a small town and supports a rich and diverse community. Students from as many as 70 international countries are drawn to study at Queen's and they join contemporaries from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain.

Queen's has always been committed to fostering effective cross-community relationships at every level and to making a positive contribution to the political, social and economic development of the region. Wherever you are from, you will find the atmosphere of our new era of opportunity and expansion to be stimulating, uplifting and all embracing.

Queen's has one of the highest records of academic achievement coupled with a noble tradition of over one hundred and fifty years of excellence of research and teaching.

This history of academic excellence provides a firm foundation for its forward-looking and confident Vision for the future, a Vision which will ensure that you can look forward to being taught to the highest standards by academics who are both world-class teachers and researchers. The words which will provide the over-arching theme for the Vision are; Leading, Inspiring and Delivering.

Underpinning this Vision is a £200 million investment in you, as students, staff and facilities. We are creating a campus which will be the envy of our peers nationally and internationally, and will underpin your 'Queen's Experience'.

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Queen's is committed to ensuring that its students get the most out of their time at university- not just intellectually, but also through the social, cultural, spiritual ad sporting opportunities which it has to offer. The 'Queen's Experience' will encompass much more than academic life.

Queen's is perfectly situated at the hub of leafy South Belfast and at the apex of Belfast's famous Golden Mile of pubs, clubs, cafe bars, restaurants and entertainment venues. These not only provide a bewildering variety of leisure-time options, but are a valuable source of student part-time employment. Most of our finest museums, galleries and theatres, sport stadiums, great parks and gardens and wonderful wildlife reserves, are within walking distance. Because of its central location and also its unique position in Belfast life, Queen's is at the centre of social and cultural life in the city. You are sure to be made welcome as you settle into student life in this lively, fascinating and hard-working city.