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Q. Is it hard to get admission into Queen’s University Belfast?

The admission rate range is 30-40% making this UK higher education organization a very selective institution.

Q. Does Queen’s University give a conditional offer?

Yes, Queen’s University provides a conditional admission which is received in the student’s personal email.

Q. How do I apply to Queen’s University Belfast?

Step 1: Find the programme you would like to study.

Undergraduate programmes :

Applying through UCAS

Applications for full-time undergraduate degree programmes at Queen’s must be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Details of the application process can be obtained from your school, or from British Council offices. UCAS operates an online application facility

Applying Direct

The Direct Entry Application form is to be used by international applicants who wish to apply directly, and only, to Queen's or who have been asked to provide information in advance of submitting a formal UCAS application. Please note that the direct application form must not be used for applications to Medicine or Dentistry.

Postgraduate programmes :

Applications should be submitted online via the Postgraduate Applications Portal for admission to the vast majority of postgraduate programmes

New applicants will need to register via the Portal to create an application account. Guidance on how to complete an application is provided within the Portal and it is possible to save application data and return to complete it at a later date, if you wish. After core details about yourself and your academic background have been provided, you can submit an application, or multiple applications, if required.

We are pleased to announce that our Agent Portal is available for your use. The Agent Portal will allow you to manage your applicants who are applying for entry to Postgraduate degree programmes at Queen’s University (both taught and research). You will be able to register new applicants, submit applications on their behalf, track applications and reply to offers.

Q. What are the eligibility requirements for admission to Queen’s University Belfast?

The eligibility criteria include the following:

Undergraduate degree:

The overall minimum admission average for all direct-entry undergraduate applicants to Queen's University is 75%.

GCE/GCSE Qualifications Passes in the General Certificate of Secondary Education or International General Certificate of Secondary Education (minimum grade C/4) and the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) as follows:
1. a) Passes in at least five subjects, two of which should be at A-level or
2. b) Passes in at least four subjects, three of which should be at A-level. A-level (Double Award) will be acceptable in place of two A-levels.
3. Two AS-levels will not be acceptable in place of one A-level in fulfilment of the General Entrance Requirement.
  More detailed information is available from the Admissions and Access Service website.

Postgraduate degree

Postgraduate Taught Courses

Master's Degrees

The normal minimum requirement for admission to a Master's degree is a Second Class Honours degree from a UK or Republic of Ireland (ROI) Higher Education Provider or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.

Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates

The University offers postgraduate study for diplomas and certificates in a wide range of subjects. Entrance requirements vary by course and you are advised to consult the individual course entries in the Course Finder.

Research Degrees (PhD/MPhil/MD/Professional Doctorates)

The normal minimum requirement for admission to a research degree programme is an Upper Second Class Honours Degree from a UK or ROI Higher Education Provider or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.

Specific entrance requirements for individual programmes are available via the online Course Finder and we recommend that you also visit School webpages and contact potential supervisors to discuss your proposed research.

Factors taken into consideration by School selectors will include an assessment of an applicant’s academic background and research proposal (if applicable). Relevant publications, professional research experience or other achievements by the applicant may also be considered.

Further information is available on Higher Doctorates and PhD by Published Works.

Q. What are the IELTS requirements?

IGCSE English Language (including Speaking and Listening/Oral test) or a recognised overseas O-level English Language
Cambridge Proficiency (CPE)
Cambridge Advanced (CAE)
University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) GCE O-level English Language Syllabus 1119/1120 (with pass in Oral test) 1123/1125/1127/1128
IELTS Academic Test
TOEFL iBT® (internet-Based)
INTO English for University Study Test

Q. What are the documents needed for the applications to Queen’s University Belfast?

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

An overview of the required documents are specified below:

Copies of Academic transcripts from secondary schools and/or university studies

Please upload good quality scanned copies of the following:

Degree transcripts for all completed periods of study (undergraduate level and above).

If your degree is still in progress, you must provide a transcript of results achieved to date. This can be requested from your University.

Copies of your official Degree/Diploma Certificates, for the qualification(s) you have already completed. These are the documents that confirm the level and title of your qualification(s), for example, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.
For each qualification, the degree transcript and degree award certificate should be combined in one document for uploading. You may upload a combined document in respect of one undergraduate course, and additional combined documents for up to three postgraduate courses.

Research proposal (for MPhil/PhD/MD applicants only).

Certified translations, if your original documents are not in English. If you do not have translations at the time of application, please forward by email to [email protected] when available.

English language requirements: applicants whose first language is not English will need to show evidence of an acceptable level of competency in the English language.

References

For all applications (Postgraduate Taught and Research), you must include the names and contact details of two referees, normally academics, who are familiar with your undergraduate and/or postgraduate studies. If you have taken a higher degree or postgraduate course, one of your referees should normally be from that institution. If you have been away from higher education for some time, you may use an employer as one of your referees.

You do not need to include reference letters with your application. These will be requested directly by the University if required. Please therefore ensure that you carefully enter the correct email addresses for your referees.

Q. What is the application fee in Queen’s University Belfast ?

For 2021 entry, the application fee is £20 for a single choice, or £26 for more than one choice. Masters degree is free to apply.

Q. How many intakes Queen’s University Belfast has?

1 intake in September

Q. How can I apply for bachelor courses into Queen’s University Belfast?

Undergraduate programmes :

Applying through UCAS

Applying Direct

Q. Does Queen’s University Belfast require me to write a personal statement?

The personal statement is a mandatory part of the application and it is about your personal and educational accomplishments linked to what you want to study and why (200 words-600 words)

Q. What do I include in my personal statement for Queen’s University Belfast?

It should include what you have done, the skills and experience gained and how this links to the course you're applying for.

Q. What are the deadlines to apply for in Queen’s University Belfast?

UG applications-

October 2020

Medicine and Dentistry

UCAS deadline is 6pm, 15 October 2020 for September 2021

June 2021

The deadline for late application is 6pm 30 June 2021 for the September intake of the same year

PG applications-

Postgraduate Taught

Closing dates do apply for some of our courses, and details of these are available on our Course Finder. We advise you to apply as early as possible, particularly for those courses where there is a high demand for places. Early application is also important for international applicants to allow sufficient time to obtain a student entry visa.

Postgraduate Research

There is no standard closing date. You should however check both the University’s website and refer to the relevant School/Institute webpage for information on deadline dates for postgraduate funding applications, as these will also determine when your application for admission should be submitted.

Q. Does Queen’s University Belfast programs have any international accreditations?