Summary
Queen's University Belfast is one of the oldest universities in the UK. Its historic campus is surrounding by a diverse community, making it the ideal set-up for students from across the world. Queen's is a member of the Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities, offering world-class education and research. It is the first university on the island of Ireland and only the second in the UK to achieve the gold institutional Athena Swan award.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate69%Postgraduate31%
Study mode
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Full-time85%Part-time15%
Student population LARGE
- 15,001–25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK81%International15%EU4%
Student gender
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Male 42%Female 58%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2025
Overall ranking
25th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000759 76%25th
2 -
Entry standards
/ Max 212156 74%29th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.07 77%58th
35 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.27 82%34th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.70 70%13th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 33251533 46%90th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2226736 33%53rd
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.315.456th
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Continuation
/ Max 10095.5 96%29th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10088.7 89%9th
4 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10082.1 82%8th
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Subject League Tables 2025
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- Accounting & Finance
- Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Celtic Studies
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Dentistry
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Economics
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- Food Science
- French
- Geography & Environmental Science
- History
- Iberian Languages
- Information Technology & Systems
- Law
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Music
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Policy
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Town & Country Planning and Landscape Design
Overall ranking
5th out of 103
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10096.1 96%5th
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Entry standards
/ Max 227166 73%12th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.21 80%34th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.08 77%34th
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Continuation
/ Max 10096.2 96%25th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10091.0 91%2nd
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Campus locations
Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
With so many course combinations to choose from you're bound to find the right one for you. Queen's University Belfast is proud of its high-quality teaching and facilities, find it on our league table to see where it ranks and how its strengths can help your university experience. Queen's University Belfast will help you develop valuable employability and life skills by offering courses that can be taken with a placement or internship, opportunities to broaden your experience by going overseas, and a wide variety of clubs and societies to join.
If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest. Studies have shown that graduates have a higher average salary compared to non-graduates.
Several rooms are adapted for disabled students. Halls have free Wi-Fi, kitchen and dining facilities, and communal areas. 24-hour security is also available on campus.