Queen's University Belfast

Scholarship deadlines for Indian students at QUB Ireland vary for different financial aids. Most scholarships tend to stop accepting applications in May or early June. The last date to apply for the India Academic Excellence Award and the Vice Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship is Jun 4, 2026.

Students can visit qub.ac.uk for deadlines to apply to specific scholarships.

Students may be refunded any deposit or advanced payment in full in case they cancel their contract within 2 weeks of accepting the offer. Refund applications are usually not entertained for initial deposits after this period.

Students who withdraw after the term starts will only be refunded for a portion of the term that has not been completed yet.

To know more about the refund process and policy for FREE, contact one of our counsellors at Shiksha Study Abroad.

Students may be refunded any deposit or advanced payment in full in case they cancel their contract within 2 weeks of accepting the offer. Refund applications are usually not entertained for initial deposits after this period.

Students who withdraw after the term starts will only be refunded for a portion of the term that has not been completed yet.

To know more about the refund process and policy for FREE, contact one of our counsellors at Shiksha Study Abroad.

The Early Confirmation Award is a GBP 1,500 (INR 2 Lakhs) discount given to international fee-paying students (including from India) who pay their net tuition fees in full by a specific deadline. 

Students with unconditional offer for UG or PG taught courses can pay their fees in full by Sep 18, 2026 to be eligible for the same.

There is no limit or cap on the number of awards to be handed out. This means every eligible student will receive the same from QUB Ireland.

Queen's Uni Belfast ranks #28 in UK, #70 in Europe, and #199 globally, in QS Rankings 2026. It has ranked among the top 100 universities in Europe consistently in recent years.

Check the table below to see how the QUB Ireland has progressed as part of QS Rankings in the last 3 years:

Yes, Indian students can change their programme at Queen's Uni Belfast. To do that, students need to submit an internal transfer application to their current academic advisor at QUB Ireland.

To be eligible for an internal transfer, Indian students need to meet the conditions mentioned below:

• Meet the entry requirements for destination course
• Maintain strong academics in the current course
• Clear any pending fees
• Meet practice requirements of the destination programme
• Obtain a credit transfer validation by relevant Professional, Stauatory, and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs)

Yes, Queen's Uni Belfast offers both study abroad and placement year programs. These allow students to gain hands-on work exprience at top companies in a different country. The average duration of work placements/study abroad is usually between 3 and 12 months.

Popular Queen's University Ireland courses that come with a placement/studu abroad year are mentioned below:

• BEng Computer Engineering
• BSc Data Science
• MEng Computer Engineering
• MEng Software Engineerng
• MEng Aerospace Engineering

QUB and Trinity College Dublin are top tier options for Indian students in Ireland. The choice of which is better depends on a student's career goals and lifestyle. Queen's Uni Belfast comes with better affordability without compromising on the Russell Group status. TCD Ireland however, has a better global reputation (QS rank 2026 #75) compared to Queen's Belfast (#199).

QUB is rated highly for programs in Medicine, Engineering, and vocational subjects. TCD Ireland is considered better for Pharmacy, Law, and English studies.

Yes, the Queen's Uni Belfast is an excellent option for Indian students. It ranks among the top 50 British universities and already welcomes close to 800 students from India. Listed below are some key reasons that make QUB Ireand a great option for Indian students:

• Belfast is far more affordable to live in than cities like London or Manchester
• Member of the Russell Group Universities
• 93% graduate employment rate within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23)
• Partnership with leading global companies such as Microsoft, PwC, Deloitte, Qualcomm, and BAE Systems

The students have to apply for accommodation for QUB online. Apply as early as possible as some room types and locations may be more popular than the other and can be occupied. To make the application, create an account first and follow the instructions. Students do not have pay the deposit payment directly but once students are accepted into the course and they receive an offer of accommodation via email, then pay a GBP 300 deposit  (Around INR 35k).