Rankings
How every major ranking places Queen's University Belfast. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 27 | $37,708 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 16 | $30,301 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 13 | $37,708 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 12 | $37,708 | See → |
| Social sciences | 11 | $30,301 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 10 | $37,708 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 10 | $37,708 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 8 | $37,708 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 7 | $37,439 | See → |
| Business & management | 6 | $35,688 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 5 | $30,301 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 5 | $30,301 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 5 | $30,301 | See → |
| Psychology | 4 | $37,708 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 2 | $30,301 | See → |
Costs and entry
32 courses mention scholarships. 32 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Queen's University Belfast
The job market for Queen's University Belfast's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Queen's University Belfast cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $35,688 a year; half of Queen's University Belfast's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $30,301 and $37,708. Most courses last 3 years. Fees vary by field: life sciences & biotechnology courses are typically $37,708, humanities & languages $30,301.
How is Queen's University Belfast ranked?
Queen's University Belfast is ranked #199 by QS (2026), #198 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #301–400 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #24 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #45 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Pharmacy & Pharmacology (#19) and Nursing (#51).
What IELTS score does Queen's University Belfast need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (56 of the 89 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5.
How many postgraduate courses does Queen's University Belfast offer?
141 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are life sciences & biotechnology (27), humanities & languages (16) and medicine & clinical health (13).
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Updated 22 September 2026. Courses and fees from Queen's University Belfast's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.