Queens University Belfast (QUB) is a world-leading university located in the heart of Northern Ireland. With a strong reputation for excellence in research and teaching, QUB has educated some of the world’s most influential scientists, engineers and doctors.
Founded in 1845 as one of three Queen’s Colleges in Ireland, QUB was created with the aim of providing higher education to all social classes regardless of religion. This tradition continues today with over 24,000 students from more than 100 countries studying at the university.
QUB is a member of the Russell Group of leading UK research universities and is ranked within the top 200 universities worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). The university is also ranked 4th in the UK for employability ( Times Higher Education Global Employability University Ranking 2019).
With five Nobel laureates amongst its alumni and staff, Queens was placed 9th in Europe and 32nd globally in Reuters 2017 list of “The World’s Most Innovative Universities”. In addition, fourteen Queens academics have been elected Fellows to the Royal Society – one of the highest accolades for an individual scientist.