Queen's University Belfast

Some of the parameters to decide whether to study at QUB or University of Exeter or Bristol University is given below: 

However, to decide where to study depends on students' choice ultimately. The factors that may be responsible in deciding the university are tuition fee, no. of courses, faculty, etc. 

Over 100 students at Queen's University Belfast are Indian. In total, there are 24,000+ students studying at this university. Total international student population is 4,400+. Students at the university hail from over 90 countries. As a part of the elite Russell Group, QUB is a truly international university, ranked 4th in the world for international outlook (THE World University Rankings 2024). Also, international students at the university are guaranteed accommodation. 

Some of the reasons to choose Queen’s University of Belfast for higher studies are:

• It is one of the most beautiful universities in the UK, as per Times Higher Education 2023
• Northern Island where QUB is situated has the lowest student living costs in the UK, as per Save the Student National Student Money Survey 2023
• QUB is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of 24 UK research-intensive universities

As per the brochure of QUB, the minimum scores required in IELTS as well as other test scores are given below:

• IELTS: 6.5
• TOEFL iBT: 90

For admission to PG courses, the university normally accepts 70% in English language in Class 12 in the place of IELTS test. On the other hand, for admission to most of the UG programs, the university normally also accepts 70% in the English language in Class 12 in place of IELTS.

To get into the Queen’s University of Belfast, the applicants should submit an equivalent of 2:1 Honors degree or equivalent qualification. Work experience is required to get into this course and a minimum of 3 years’ of professional experience is required. For international students, the tuition fee is £28,000 for an academic year.

The UG applicants at Queen’s University of Belfast can submit the application via UCAS. Whereas, the PG applicants can use the direct online application system. A few of the documents that are required to apply are academic transcripts, English language proficiency score, any other application material, standardized test scores, etc.

QUB entry requirements for Indian students are given below:

UG: Class 12 exams from CBSE, CISCE or State Boards are accepted. The applicants should have an average of 70% - 85% or higher in the best 5 subjects with 75% or higher wherever subject requirements are mentioned (Exception to Medicine or Dentistry courses, a minimum 90% is required)

PG: Indian applicants are required to have an UG degree (2:1 or 2:2, depending on the course)

A few of the subject rankings of Queen’s University of Belfast in the UK are given below:

As per the 2024 and 2025 rankings, Queen's University of Belfast ranking is among the Top 100 Universities in the UK. It ranks at #50 in 2024 and #43 in 2025, according to The Guardian Rankings 2024. As per The Complete University Guide, the university ranks at #25 in 2025 and #27 in 2024.