Queen's University Belfast

QUB is one of the UK's 24 leading research-intensive universities. It is a member of Russell Group. It is ranked #13 in UK for research intensity as per The Complete University Guide 2025. Also, in REF 2021, 99% of the university's research environment was assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent. Also, the university is ranked 9in the UK for Graduate Prospects – Outcomes (Complete University Guide 2025). QUB is ranked 10 in the UK for Graduate Prospects as per Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2024. The university has more than 4,000 international students and is ranked 6th in the world for international outlook as per the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024.

Queen's University Belfast is a good option for Indian students for several reasons. Firstly, it boasts a strong academic reputation, making it an attractive choice for those seeking quality education. Additionally, the cost of living in Belfast is relatively affordable compared to other major UK cities, which can ease financial concerns. The university fosters a welcoming environment for international students, ensuring they feel comfortable and supported. Furthermore, it has a dedicated outreach programme tailored specifically for Indian students. Many students also value the chance to gain practical work experience through various placements and internships, enhancing their employability after graduation.

The Early Confirmation Award is a scholarship offered by Queen's University Belfast to new international students who are accepted to a full-time programme with the following terms & conditions -

1. The Early Confirmation Award discount is exclusively available to new international students beginning a full-time course in the academic year 2025/26. Exclusions apply.
2. Students must hold an unconditional offer of a place on a full-time programme at the Queen's University Belfast campus starting in the academic year 2025/26 and pay their net tuition fees* in full by the following deadlines:  

• Undergraduate unconditional offer holders 31 August 2025*
• Postgraduate Taught unconditional offer holders 31 July 2025*
• Postgraduate Research unconditional offer holders before the start date given in their offer letter.

3. Net tuition fees = tuition fees less any scholarship previously notified by International Scholarships and the Early Confirmation Award. For confirmation of the total to be paid contact International Scholarships

4. Students wishing to avail of the Early Confirmation Award discount must email proof of transfer to International Scholarships. Students who do not confirm their payment to International Scholarships may find their discount is not applied.

5. The discount is awarded for the first year only of an eligible programme.

6. The Early Confirmation Award may be used in conjunction with other awards administered by International Scholarships, Global Student Recruitment and may also be used in conjunction with the Brickfield Exceptional Student Scholarship and the MBA Scholarships offered by Queen's Business School. Please contact International Scholarships for confirmation of eligible awards.

7. Students must be classified as international fee-paying students paying the full international tuition fee rate in order to be considered for this discount. Students paying NI, ROI, EU or GB fees are not eligible for the Early Confirmation Award discount.

8. Students must be self-funded i.e. the tuition fees are being paid by yourself or your family at the full international tuition fee rate.

9. Where Queen's University Belfast has agreed discounted tuition fees with partner institutions, those students should check their eligibility by contacting International Scholarships