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Queen's University Belfast

country rank  31
world rank  314

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Established in 1849, the Queen's University Belfast is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Belfast (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Northern Ireland. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Queen's University Belfast (QUB) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. Queen's University Belfast (QUB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 174-year-old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this UK higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. QUB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

public
Control Type

Entity

non-profit
Entity Type

Size

large-sized
Total Enrollment

Selectivity

very selective
Acceptance rate

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University Identity

Name
Acronym QUB
Founded 1849
Motto Pro tanto quid retribuamus
For so much, what shall we give back?

University Location

Address University Road
Belfast
BT7 1NN Northern Ireland
United Kingdom
Tel +44 (28) 9024 5133
Fax +44 (28) 9097 5137

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Study Areas and Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between generalist and specialized universities?

Generalist universities offer a broad range of subjects and courses that allow students to explore different fields of study, or study areas, before choosing a major. They also provide students with a well-rounded education that can be applied to many different careers. On the other hand, specialized universities focus on a specific field of study and offer more in-depth courses and training in that field. This can be beneficial for students who know exactly what they want to do and want to gain specialized knowledge and skills in their chosen field.
Most higher education institutions offer a range of degree levels, from undergraduate to postgraduate degrees. However, some universities may offer more degree levels than others. In particular, larger-sized universities usually offer a wider selection of undergraduate and postgraduate degree types and levels.


Study Areas and Degree Levels Matrix

The following uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main study areas and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This uniRank table aims to help quickly identify the Queen's University Belfast's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and courses

Introduction

What are University programs and courses?

University programs and courses are academic programs of study offered by universities, colleges and other higher education institutions. These programs and courses are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a particular field of study or career. In many countries, the terms "university courses" and "university programs" are used interchangeably whereas in the US university programs usually consist of a set of required courses that cover the fundamental concepts and principles of a field of study, as well as a selection of elective courses that allow students to specialize in a particular area of interest.


Programs and courses

uniRank publishes the following list of Queen's University Belfast 's programs and courses or, if not available, the main fields of study for each level and type of degree offered; feel free to submit any missing course or program.

Foundation Degree - Biological Sciences FD, 2 yrs
  • Foundation Degree - Energy, Environment and Sustainability FD, 2 yrs
  • Foundation Degree of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering (Foundation Degree) FDEng, 2 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Accounting BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Accounting with French BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Accounting with Hispanic Studies BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Actuarial Science and Risk Management BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Aerospace Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Aerospace Engineering (Sandwich) BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Aerospace Engineering with International Year One (Sandwich) BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Agricultural Technology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Agricultural Technology with Professional Studies BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Anthropology BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Anthropology and English BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Anthropology and French BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Anthropology and History BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Anthropology and International Relations BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Anthropology and Irish BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Anthropology and Philosophy BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Anthropology and Politics BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Anthropology and Spanish BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Applied Mathematics and Physics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Archaeology BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Archaeology & Palaeoecology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Archaeology & Palaeoecology and Geography BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Archaeology and History BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Archaeology and Irish BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Archaeology with French BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Archaeology with Portuguese BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Archaeology with Spanish BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Architecture BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Audio Engineering BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biochemistry BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biochemistry with Professional Studies BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biological Sciences BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biological Sciences with Professional Studies BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biomedical Science BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Broadcast Production BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Business Economics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Business Information Technology BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Business Management with Placement BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Chemical Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Chemical Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Chemical Engineering with International Year One and a Year in Industry BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Chemistry BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Chemistry with a Year in Industry BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Civil Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Civil Engineering (with a Year in Industry) BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Computer Science with Professional Experience BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Computing and Information Technology Incl Professional Experience BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Criminology BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Criminology and Social Policy BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Criminology and Sociology BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Hons) - Dentistry BDS Hons, 5 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Drama BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Drama and English BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Economics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Economics and Accounting BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Economics with Finance BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Economics with French BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Economics with Spanish BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with sandwich year) BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Energy, Environment and Sustainability BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English and Film Studies BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English and French BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English and History BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English and Irish BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English and Linguistics BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English and Philosophy BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English and Politics BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English and Sociology BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English and Spanish BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English with Creative Writing BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Environmental Management BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Environmental Management (with Professional Studies) BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Film and Theatre Making BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Film Studies and Production BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Finance with a Year in Industry BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Food Science and Nutrition BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Food Science and Nutrition with Professional Studies BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - French BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - French and History BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - French and International Relations BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - French and Irish BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - French and Politics BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - French and Portuguese BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - French and Spanish BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Geography BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Geography with a Language BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - History BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - History and International Relations BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - History and Philosophy BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - History and Politics BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - History and Sociology BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - History and Spanish BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Human Biology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - International Business with French BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - International Business with German BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - International Business with Mandarin BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - International Business with Portuguese BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - International Business with Spanish BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - International Relations BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - International Relations and Irish BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - International Relations and Politics BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - International Relations and Spanish BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Irish BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Irish and History BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Irish and Politics BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Irish and Spanish BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Laws (Hons) - Law LLB Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Laws (Hons) - Law Senior Status LLB Hons, 2 yrs
  • Bachelor of Laws (Hons) - Law with French LLB Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Laws (Hons) - Law with Politics LLB Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Laws (Hons) - Law with Spanish LLB Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Marine Biology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Marine Biology with Professional Studies BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics and Computer Science BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics and Statistics & Operational Research BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics with Finance BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics with French BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics with Spanish BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering (with sandwich year) BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering with International Year One (Sandwich) BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Medicinal Chemistry BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Medicinal Chemistry with a Year in Industry BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Hons) - Medicine MBBCh Hons, 5 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Microbiology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Microbiology with Professional Studies BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Midwifery BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Music (Hons) - Music BMus Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Music and Audio Production BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Music and Sound Design BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Music Performance BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Pharmaceutical Biotechnology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Sandwich) BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Pharmaceutical Sciences (Sandwich) BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Philosophy BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Philosophy and Politics BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Physics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Physics with Astro-Physics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Physics with French BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Physics with Medical Applications BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Physics with Spanish BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Planning, Environment and Development BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Politics BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Politics and Spanish BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Product Design Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Product Design Engineering (with Sandwich Year) BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Professional Nursing (Adult Nursing) BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Professional Nursing (Children and Young People) BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Professional Nursing (Learning Disabilities Nursing) BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Professional Nursing (Mental Health Nursing) BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Psychology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Social Policy and Sociology BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) - Social Work BSW Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) - Social Work (Relevant Graduate Entry) BSW Hons, 2 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Sociology BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Software and Electronic Systems Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Software and Electronic Systems Engineering (with Year in Industry) BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Software Engineering (with Placement) BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Software Engineering with Digital Technology Partnership BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Spanish BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Spanish and Portuguese Studies BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Theoretical Physics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Zoology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Zoology with Professional Studies BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Aerospace Engineering MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Aerospace Engineering (Undergraduate Masters with Sandwich year) MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Applied Mathematics and Physics MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Archaeology MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Biochemistry (Undergraduate Masters with Professional Studies) MSci Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Biochemistry (Undergraduate Masters) MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Biological Sciences (Undergraduate Masters with Professional Studies) MSci Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Biological Sciences (Undergraduate Masters) MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Chemical Engineering (Undergraduate Masters) MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Chemical Engineering with a Year in Industry MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Chemistry (Hons) - Chemistry (Undergraduate Masters) MChem Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Chemistry (Hons) - Chemistry with a Year in Industry MChem Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Chemistry (Hons) - Chemistry with French MChem Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Chemistry (Hons) - Chemistry with Spanish MChem Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Chemistry (Hons) - Chemistry with Study Abroad MChem Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Civil Engineering (Undergraduate Masters) MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Civil Engineering (with a Year in Industry) MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Computer Science MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Computer Science (Undergraduate Masters including Professional Experience) MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Undergraduate Masters with sandwich year) MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Undergraduate Masters) MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Environmental and Civil Engineering MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Environmental and Civil Engineering (with a Year in Industry) MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Planning (Hons) - European Planning MPLAN Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Food Science and Nutrition MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Food Science and Nutrition with Professional Studies MSci Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Liberal Arts (Hons) - Liberal Arts MLibArts Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Marine Biology (Undergraduate Masters) MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Marine Biology with Professional Studies (Undergraduate Masters) MSci Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Mathematics (Undergraduate Masters) MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Mathematics and Computer Science (Undergraduate Masters) MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Mathematics and Statistics & Operational Research (Undergraduate Masters) MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering (Undergraduate Masters with sandwich year) MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering (Undergraduate Masters) MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Chemistry (Hons) - Medicinal Chemistry MChem Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Chemistry (Hons) - Medicinal Chemistry with a Year in Industry MChem Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Microbiology (Undergraduate Masters) MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Microbiology with Professional Studies (Undergraduate Masters) MSci Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Pharmacy (Hons) - Pharmacy MPharm Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Physics (Undergraduate Masters) MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Physics with Astro-Physics (Undergraduate Masters) MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Physics with French (Undergraduate Masters) MSci Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Physics with Medical Applications (Undergraduate Masters) MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Physics with Spanish MSci Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Product Design Engineering (Undergraduate Masters with Sandwich year) MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Product Design Engineering (Undergraduate Masters) MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Software and Electronic Systems Engineering (Undergraduate Masters with Year in Industry) MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Software and Electronic Systems Engineering (Undergraduate Masters) MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Software Engineering MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Software Engineering (Undergraduate Masters with placement) MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Structural Engineering with Architecture (Undergraduate Masters) MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Structural Engineering with Architecture (with a Year in Industry) MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Theoretical Physics MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Zoology (Undergraduate Masters with Professional Studies) MSci Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Zoology (Undergraduate Masters) MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Yearly Tuition

    Introduction

    Yearly tuition refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study...

    However, the cost of yearly tuition can vary widely depending on the Queen's University Belfast's program of study, the specific type of degree, the student's residency status and other criteria. Moreover, tuition is just one component of the overall cost of attending university. Other expenses, such as room and board, textbooks and personal expenses can add significantly to the total cost of attendance and depends on the United Kingdom's cost of living.


    Yearly Tuition Range Matrix

    This uniRank Tuition Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students (local and international students) and 2 degree levels (undergraduate and postgraduate degrees) and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at the Queen's University Belfast.

    uniRank Tuition Range Matrix
    Undergraduate Postgraduate
    Local
    students
    10,000-12,499 US$
    (9,110-11,390 Euro)
    5,000-7,499 US$
    (4,555-6,830 Euro)
    International
    students
    17,500-19,999 US$
    (15,950-18,225 Euro)
    12,500-14,999 US$
    (11,390-13,670 Euro)

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    Admissions Info

    Introduction

    Admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer...

    Admission policies may change by country, type of higher education institution and the specific programs or majors offered by the institution. Prospective students should carefully review the admission policies and requirements of each institution they are considering to determine their eligibility and, if the institution is selective and does not have an open admission policy, prepare a strong application.


    Admission Info and stats

    uniRank publishes below an overview of the most important information about the Queen's University Belfast's admission policy and statistics.


    Admission Info

    uniRank publishes below some basic admission information for the Queen's University Belfast.

    Admission Gender

    This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


    Admission Selection

    Has the Queen's University Belfast a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


    Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

    Queen's University Belfast's acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


    International Admissions

    International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


    Admission Office Admission Office

    Administration Building, Queen's University Belfast
    Belfast BT71NN
    (28) 9097 5081
    (28) 9097 3838

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    Size and Profile

    Introduction

    University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why...

    • Resources: a larger university may have more resources available to its students, including research facilities, libraries, and extracurricular activities. However, a smaller university may offer a more personalized experience and smaller class sizes.
    • Diversity: the size and profile of a university can impact the diversity of its student body, faculty and curriculum. Larger universities may attract more international students and offer a wider range of academic programs, while smaller universities may have a more homogenous population.
    • Networking: a larger university may offer more opportunities for networking and building connections with other students and professionals in your field, but smaller universities may offer a tighter-knit community and more personalized networking opportunities.
    • Quality of Education: a university with a lower student-staff ratio typically means that students will receive more personalized attention from their instructors. This can lead to more individualized instruction, more opportunities for feedback and guidance and a better learning experience overall.
    • Location: campus setting can have an impact on students' access to resources, cost of living, transportation, social life and safety.
    • Religious affiliation: while it may not be the most important factor for everyone, understanding the religious affiliation of a university can help students determine if it aligns with their personal beliefs and provide a unique academic and spiritual experience.

    Overall, the importance of university size and profile can vary depending on the student's individual goals, beliefs and priorities. It is important to consider these factors along with other important criteria, such as academic programs, location, cost and university culture.


    Size and Profile

    uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for the Queen's University Belfast.

    Student Enrollment

    Queen's University Belfast has a student enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 making it a large-sized institution.


    Academic Staff

    This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


    Control Type Control Type

    Queen's University Belfast is a public higher education institution.


    Entity Type

    Queen's University Belfast is a non-profit higher education institution.


    Academic Calendar

    This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


    Campus Setting Campus Setting

    This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


    Religious Affiliation

    The Queen's University Belfast does not have any religious affiliation.


    Facilities and Services

    Introduction

    What are University facilities and services and what facilities and services does the Queen's University Belfast offer?

    University facilities and services refer to the physical infrastructure and resources provided by a university to support its academic and research activities, as well as the well-being of its students, faculty and staff. Some examples of university facilities and services are classrooms and lecture halls, libraries, laboratories, housing, dining services, health services, sports and fitness facilities, financial aids, career or academic counseling services, technology and computing resources, distance learning and study abroad services.


    Facilities and Services

    uniRank provides below an overview of the facilities and services offered by the Queen's University Belfast.


    Library

    This institution has a physical Library for its students. Go to the Queen's University Belfast's Library


    Housing

    Not reported


    Sport Facilities

    This institution has sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


    Financial Aids

    Not reported


    Study Abroad

    This institution provides study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.


    Distance Learning

    Not reported


    Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

    Not reported


    Career Services Career Services

    Not reported


    Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

    This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.



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    Recognition and Accreditation

    Introduction

    There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system...

    • Institutional legal recognition: institutional legal recognition of a University refers to the formal recognition of the university's legal status by the government of a country. Legally recognized higher education institutions are chartered, registered and/or licensed by government bodies to be legal entities authorized to teach at the tertiary level.
    • Institutional accreditation: institutional accreditation is a type of additional quality assessment that evaluates the overall quality of an institution as a whole. Institutional accrediting bodies assess a University's overall mission, governance, leadership, faculty qualifications, student support services, financial stability and academic offering. Institutional accreditation is a concept that mainly exists in the US higher education system and a few other countries. So if you plan to study in the United States make sure that the University you choose is not only registered or licensed but officially accredited by a recognized accrediting body. In the US uniRank only includes accredited institutions.
    • Programmatic or specialized accreditation: programmatic or specialized accreditation, on the other hand, is a type of accreditation that evaluates and accredits specific academic programs within a University. Programmatic accreditation, granted by specialized national or international accrediting bodies, assesses the quality and rigor of a program's curriculum, faculty qualifications, student outcomes and resources and is focused on ensuring that a specific program or course meets industry standards and requirements.

    uniRank provides, for each University, the name of the organization that has officially granted institutional legal recognition or accreditation. For some Universities uniRank also provides a list of programmatic or specialized accreditations that, however, might be not complete or up-to-date.


    Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

    The Queen's University Belfast is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Privy Council


    Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

    1845


    Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

    uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Queen's University Belfast 's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

    • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
    • Association of International Accountants (AIA)
    • Bar Standards Board (BSB)
    • BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
    • British Psychological Society (BPS)
    • Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)
    • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
    • Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
    • Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
    • General Medical Council (GMC)
    • General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
    • Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFA)
    • Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
    • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
    • Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
    • Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)
    • Institute of Physics (IOP)
    • Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
    • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
    • Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
    • Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES)
    • Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
    • Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
    • Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)
    • Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI)
    • Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)
    • Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
    • Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
    • Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)


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    Memberships and Affiliations

    Introduction

    University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons...

    • Collaboration and networking: they can provide opportunities for collaboration and networking with other universities, academic institutions and industry partners. This can lead to joint research projects, sharing of resources and expertise and collaborations on educational programs and initiatives.
    • Access to resources: they can provide access to a wide range of resources, including research facilities, academic journals and funding opportunities. This can be especially beneficial for smaller or less well-resourced universities, which may not have the same level of access to resources as larger and more established institutions.
    • Quality assurance: membership in professional or industry organizations can provide a level of quality assurance for Universities, ensuring that they meet certain standards and requirements in terms of academic programs, research and student support services. However, membership in an organization does not necessarily imply a formal accreditation or quality assurance process for the University's programs.
    • Recognition and reputation: membership in prestigious or exclusive organizations can enhance the reputation and recognition of a university, both locally and internationally. This can lead to increased visibility and opportunities for collaboration and partnerships.
    • Internationalization: memberships and affiliations can facilitate internationalization efforts, including student and faculty exchange programs, joint research initiatives and collaborations with international partners. This can help to broaden the global perspective of a university and provide opportunities for students and faculty to gain international experience and exposure.

    Overall, university memberships and affiliations can provide a range of benefits for Universities and its stakeholders (students, faculty and staff), including collaboration and networking opportunities, access to resources, quality assurance, recognition, reputation and internationalization.


    Affiliations and Memberships

    uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Queen's University Belfast 's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

    • 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

    Academic Structure

    Introduction

    Most higher education institutions' first-level academic divisions are, depending on the country, one of the following...

    • Colleges
    • Faculties
    • Schools
    • Institutes
    • Academies
    • Departments
    • Divisions
    • Centers

    Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and study areas a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure.


    Academic Structure

    uniRank provides below a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Queen's University Belfast 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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    Social Media

    Introduction

    Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students?

    Here are some ways in which the official Queen's University Belfast's social media channels can help potential students to understand and assess this or any university:

    • Researching universities: social media can be a useful tool for researching universities that prospective students may be interested in attending. By following the Queen's University Belfast on social media, potential students can learn more about the university's culture, values, academic programs and campus life. They can also engage with current students and alumni to get a sense of their experiences and valuable perspectives from the inside.
    • Engagement with the University: social media allows the Queen's University Belfast to engage with prospective students by answering questions, sharing news and events and showcasing the university's offerings. Potential students can appraise how up-to-date and relevant is the content published through social media and how prompt and efficient the Queen's University Belfast is in answering their queries.

    Overall, social media can provide valuable insights to prospective students and other stakeholders into the Queen's University Belfast's profile and level of engagement.


    Social Media

    uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Queen's University Belfast's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


    Facebook Facebook

    Queen's University Belfast's Facebook page review Queen's University Belfast's official Facebook page

    Twitter Twitter

    Queen's University Belfast's Twitter page review Queen's University Belfast's official Twitter page

    YouTube YouTube

    Queen's University Belfast's YouTube channel review Queen's University Belfast's official YouTube channel

    Instagram Instagram

    Queen's University Belfast's Instagram page review Queen's University Belfast's official Instagram channel

    LinkedIn LinkedIn

    Queen's University Belfast's main LinkedIn profile

    TikTok TikTok

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    Wikipedia

    Video Presentation

    Not available; please submit an official general video presentation of this higher education institution.


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