Queen’s University Belfast

Queen’s University Belfast is a prestigious public research university located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1845 and is one of the oldest universities in the UK. It is also a member of the Russell Group, which represents leading research-intensive universities in the UK.

The university is known for combining high-quality teaching, strong research output, and global impact, with more than 25,000 students from over 80–90 countries.


🌍 Global Rankings (Latest Available)

Queen’s University Belfast consistently ranks among the top universities worldwide:

  • 🌟 QS World University Rankings 2026:
    👉 Ranked 199th in the world (Top 200 globally)
  • 🌟 QS Europe Rankings 2026:
    👉 Ranked 70th in Europe
  • 🌟 Top global performance:
    👉 Recognised in the top 200 universities worldwide across major rankings (QS & THE)

📌 This places Queen’s among the top ~13% of universities globally.

Location : University Rd, Belfast BT7 1NN, United Kingdom
Country : UK
Website : https://www.qub.ac.uk/
Campus : Belfast City Centre / South Belfast (main campus)
World Ranking : 43

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