University Profile
As a member of the Russell Group, and the ninth Oldest University in the UK, Queen’s University Belfast is ranked in the top 180 universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2019). We combine world class research with leading edge teaching and are ranked among the top 100 European universities for teaching excellence (Times Higher Education 2018). We are dedicated to student employability and support our students in gaining practical experience during their time with us. Many of our degree programmes feature a placement in business or industry either locally or abroad.
Our campus is dynamic and diverse with students and staff from 59 different countries represented. We’re a magnet for inward investment; a patron of the arts; and a global leader in areas ranging from cancer studies and pharmaceuticals to creative writing. We offer a life-changing student experience in an innovative learning environment where full personal potential is developed and academic ambitions achieved.