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Queen's University Belfast
Queen's University Belfast is a university in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in a city setting. How it compares on official data.
20th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 63.6 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | Queen's University Belfast | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 83.3% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 2,459 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 91.9% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 76.6% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | Not in LEO data | n/a | LEO earnings data covers England, Scotland and Wales. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | Queen's University Belfast | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 85.4% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 82.3% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 78.6% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 88.8% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 83.4% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 90.6% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 73.7% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
Queen's University Belfast appears in 17 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 2nd of 63 | 85.0% | Not in LEO data |
| Health and social care | 2nd of 35 | 81.5% | Not in LEO data |
| Business and management | 8th of 122 | 87.1% | Not in LEO data |
| Nursing and midwifery | 9th of 75 | 84.8% | Not in LEO data |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 9th of 74 | 89.6% | Not in LEO data |
| English studies | 8th of 41 | 88.3% | Not in LEO data |
| Computing | 24th of 108 | 76.5% | Not in LEO data |
| Architecture, building and planning | 9th of 35 | 87.3% | Not in LEO data |
| Economics | 19th of 49 | 84.5% | Not in LEO data |
| Biosciences | 24th of 51 | 81.7% | Not in LEO data |
| Psychology | 50th of 100 | 84.7% | Not in LEO data |
| History and archaeology | 22nd of 40 | 86.7% | Not in LEO data |
| Performing arts | 38th of 59 | 80.3% | Not in LEO data |
| Law | 63rd of 87 | 78.3% | Not in LEO data |
| Politics | 33rd of 43 | 79.0% | Not in LEO data |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 31st of 40 | 86.4% | Not in LEO data |
| Media, journalism and communications | 35th of 45 | 72.6% | Not in LEO data |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Agriculture, food and related studies, Celtic studies, Chemistry, Creative arts and design, Languages and area studies, Medical sciences, Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy, Philosophy and religious studies.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 144 to 159 band, and the most common band was 128 to 143 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 220 full-time degree courses; 51 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 48 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Queen's University Belfast website · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Belfast
Average private rent in the Belfast area was £1,134 a month in June 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Belfast.
Other universities and colleges in Belfast: St Mary's University College, Stranmillis University College, Ulster University.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- Queen's University Belfast: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is Queen's University Belfast in the Be Wise ranking?
20th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 63.6 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about Queen's University Belfast?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 83.3% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 2,459 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was organisation and management (83.4%, against 79.5%), and its lowest was student voice (73.7%, against 79.8%).
How many students continue their course at Queen's University Belfast?
On Discover Uni data, 91.9% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do Queen's University Belfast graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 76.6% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
What UCAS points do you need for Queen's University Belfast?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 128 to 143 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
How much is rent near Queen's University Belfast?
The ONS average private rent in the Belfast area was £1,134 a month in June 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.