Queen’s University Belfast is one of the leading universities in the UK and Ireland with a distinguished heritage and history. Since 1845, inspirational researchers, pioneering students and dedicated alumni at Queen’s have been making a difference to society in Belfast and across the world.
Renowned for cutting-edge research, Queen’s experts have developed ground-breaking technologies from life-saving cancer treatments and sustainable engineering solutions to advancing conflict transformation and peacebuilding.
The University is ranked 2nd in the UK for entrepreneurial impact (Octopus Ventures, 2022) and 117th in the world for research quality (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025).
Over 25,000 students fill the beautiful and vibrant campus at Queen’s, set at the heart of the dynamic and diverse city of Belfast, which has the lowest cost of student living in the UK (NatWest Student Living Index 2024).
Queen’s is an anchor institution in Northern Ireland, taking pride in social and civic responsibility. The university is a lead partner in the Belfast Region City Deal, which will unlock £1 billion of transformative co-investment, bringing forward projects in advanced manufacturing, clinical research and secure, connected digital technologies.
By delivering transformative education, global impact and life-defining student experiences, Queen’s University continues to shape a better world for all of society.
Professor Sir Ian Greer
