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Student life

Queen's University Belfast (QUB) isn't just a leading Russell Group institution, it's a place for you to grow, socialise, and make lifelong memories. It’s a vibrant, welcoming place full of great food, culture, and history, with a growing student community that makes it easy to feel at home.

Founded in 1845, we’re proud to be the UK’s 9th oldest university, with a history of brilliant leaders, inspiring thinkers, and remarkable achievers. With over 200 undergraduate courses and 150 postgraduate routes QUB provides a wide range of opportunities to help you shape your future.

You won't find a more student-friendly city! Belfast is one of the most affordable cities in the UK, allowing you to save money for the things that matter whilst still having fun. It is in the safest region in the UK (UK Crime Surveys 2024) and Belfast was voted in the top 10 friendliest cities in the world (Time Out, 2025). At QUB, you can focus on your studies, your journey, and your career.

What's it like to live in Northern Ireland?
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Study at one of Northern Ireland’s three universities, or one of its further education colleges offering higher education qualifications.

If you’ve watched Derry Girls, you’ll know about Northern Ireland's dark sense of humour. Meanwhile Belfast's history is told through powerful murals, all around you.

Get out of the capital and you’ll discover that Northern Ireland more than holds its own when it comes to dramatic, spectacular landscapes – Game of Thrones fans will recognise Winterfell and the Kingsroad. The Giant’s Causeway, Mourne Mountains, and The Dark Hedges are all pretty easy to reach, and very much worth the journey.

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What's it like to live in Belfast?
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Discover what it’s really like to live in Belfast as a student.

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Campus and facilities

QUB is at the heart of Belfast's culture, as well as its art and social scenes. We are ranked 3rd in the UK for University Campus and Facilities (StudentCrowd University Awards 2025).

We're proud to be part of a bustling, cosmopolitan city boasting a vibrant social life and rich cultural heritage.

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Course locations

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Belfast, BT7 1NN

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BT7 1NN