Queen's University Belfast


Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

Website:  www.qub.ac.uk

Information Sheet: 2017-18 Information Sheet

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Description: 

A broadly-based, research-driven university with a dynamic world-class research and education portfolio and strong international connections, Queen’s is currently implementing an ambitious vision for the future. Its aim is to promote a spirit of creativity and innovation and nurture a dynamic community of world-class academics and students with the ability and imagination to contribute to society around the world. 

In recent years Queen’s University Belfast has emerged as a major player in an international context in areas ranging from cancer studies to climate change, from wireless technology to poetry and from pharmaceuticals to sonic arts. Its research strengths are reflected in the award of four Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Further and Higher Education – for world-class achievement in green chemistry, environmental research, palaeoecology and law. A range of exciting new multi-disciplinary research initiatives is building on Queen’s track record of excellence in crucial areas such as sustainability, Irish Studies, healthcare improvement and child protection and welfare. 
As one of Northern Ireland's largest employers with an annual turnover of some £210 million, Queen's has a huge impact on local wealth and job creation. It was one of the first UK universities to recognise the importance of bringing research excellence and entrepreneurial spirit to the marketplace and currently has a portfolio of 43 spin-out companies, employing more than 1000 people.
 

Founded by Queen Victoria in 1845, Queen’s University Belfast has a long history of academic achievement The Queen’s campus is sited in Belfast, one of Europe’s friendliest and most fashionable regional capitals, which is committed to economic prosperity, cultural development and building confidence in the innovation and creativity of its people. The international outlook of Queen’s is evidenced by the fact that a high proportion of its academic staff come from outside Northern Ireland. The Chancellor is the United States statesman, Senator George Mitchell. Queen’s graduates are making their mark all over the world in fields as diverse as physics, surgery, civil engineering, agriculture, archaeology and music. 

 

Faculties
Biological Sciences 
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 
Education 
Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 
English 
Geography, Archaeology and Palaeoecology 
History and Anthropology 
Languages, Literatures and Performing Arts 
Law 
Management
Mathematics and Physics 
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 
Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences 
Music and Sonic Arts 
Nursing and Midwifery 
Pharmacy 
Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering 
Politics, International Studies and Philosophy 
Psychology 
Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work 
Accommodation 
Elms Village accommodation: single rooms with or without ensuite bathroom; shared kitchenand living areas.  All self-catering.
Online application at www.stayatqueens.com  
Student Comments
" To conclude my experience as an exchange student at the University of Bergen was incredible and cannot possibly be summed up in words! For law students an exchange to Bergen is hard to beat considering you only need to take 3 subjects to receive credit for 5 subjectsand the subjects are both interesting and engaging. This coupled with amazing social experiences and travel opportunities and an exchange at the Universityof Bergen in Norway is an experience I would have no hesitations in recommending to any student." 2010
 

Contact information:  

Co-ordinator
Mrs Donna Beckington
Address as above
T: +44-28 9097 5088
F:+44-28 9097 5089
E: d.beckington@qub.ac.uk