The Queen's University Belfast

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Queen's University Belfast is a prestigious Russell Group university, celebrated for its research-intensive environment and academic excellence in Northern Ireland's vibrant capital. It is particularly renowned for strong programs in Law, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Archaeology, all delivered in English. The university offers extensive support for international students through its dedicated International Student Support team, providing assistance with visas, accommodation, and cultural integration, alongside pre-sessional English language courses and welcome programs. Its historic campus, featuring the iconic Lanyon Building, fosters a diverse and inclusive community, making it a welcoming home for students from over 80 countries.

Background

The Queen's University of Belfast, commonly known as Queen's University Belfast (Irish: Ollscoil na Banríona; abbreviated Queen's or QUB), is a public research university in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The university received its charter in 1845 as part of the Queen's University of Ireland and opened four years later, together with University of Galway (as Queen's College, Galway) and University College Cork (as Queen's College, Cork). Queen's offers approximately 300 academic degree programmes at various levels. The current president and vice-chancellor is Ian Greer. The annual income of the institution for 2024–25 was £493.8 million, of which £112.4 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £511.5 million. Queen's is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the European University Association, Universities UK and Universities Ireland. The university is associated with two Nobel laureates and one Turing Award laureate.

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