MSc Finance 

at Queen's University Belfast, Belfast

The acceptance rate of QUB is around 31%. This acceptance rate has been sourced from the unofficial sources and is subject to vary. Looking at the acceptance rate, it can be considered that this university is a fairly competitive university to get into. Hence, students with a exceptional academic records and who meet the entry requirements have a higher chance of getting admission. The general academic requirements of QUB that students have to meet are having passed Class 12 with minimum percentage overall and subject-wise for getting into UG courses. For admission to PG courses, the applicants require a bachelor’s degree.

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

QUB ranking in the world in Times Higher Education ranking is #201-250. This university ranked in the same position in 2024 too. So, THE World University Rankings, QUB has managed to stay among the Top 300 Universities in the world. Parameters considered for the rankings are research environment, research quality, industry, international outlook, and teaching.

As per QS World Uni rankings Queens University Belfast ranks at 199 in 2026. This means that the university ranks among Top 200 Universities. Also in 2025 QS rankings QUB ranks at 206. It can be said that QUB rank has improved.

The Queen’s University Belfast Course tuition fees payable by international applicants depends on the programme and course type. Fee rates depends on criteria like:

• Classroom-based courses
• Lab-based or courses with workshop component
• Pre-clinical elements involved in medical courses
• Clinical elements involved in medical courses
• BDS Dentistry composite fee per annum (over 5 years)

In general, international applicants can expect their tuition fee to fall between these ranges as per their chosen programme and course:

Tuition fee is subject to a 2% increase each year along with some additional charges. It is recommended that the students visit official website for current academic year fee structure.

The duration of Queen's University Belfast MSc in Finance course is 1 year. Also, note that, according to Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, QUB is ranked third in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Finance. Graduate of this course have secured roles in the companies like Deloitte, PwC, Morgan Stanley, Citi, etc. A minimum 55% in a 2.2 Honors degree is required. A bachelor's degree with a 53% - 55% is accepted from Indian applicants.

QUB has more than 4,400 international students from more than 90 countries. Queen’s University Belfast is ranked at 4th in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024. The totalstudents studying at QUB is over 24,000, out of which, 570+ students are from India. The university is one of the oldest universities in the UK and Ireland and has a strong global reputation for high quality teaching and research.

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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.

Here are some of the Indian student reviews for QUB. This is the feedback given on Shiksha's platform:

• QUB is one of the best universities in the UK. Faculty and people are helpful
• The Student Union at the university is a great place to hang out, work, and socialize. They also organize many events like career fairs, treasure hunts, and festivals, etc.
• The curriculum is well defined and the faculty is very helpful
• QUB accommodation can allow students to be fully immersed in the student community
• Students can find part-time job opportunities around the campus

QUB has produced many notable alumni including Ireland’s former President Mary McAleese, Nobel Prize winners poet Seamus Heaney and politician Lord Trimble, Lords Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, Lord Hutton, former Prime Minister of Northern Ireland Lord Faulkner of Downpatrick, etc. Other alumni include Liam Neeson, poet Paul Muldoon, Journalist Chris Smith, Actor Stephen Rea, presenter and comedian Patrick Kielty, etc.