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Introduction to Queens University Belfast A world class international university that supports outstanding students and staff, working in world class facilities , conducting leading- edge education and research, focused on the needs of


  1. Introduction to Queen’s University Belfast “A world class international university that supports outstanding students and staff, working in world class facilities , conducting leading- edge education and research, focused on the needs of society .”

  2. Northern Ireland • Geographically Irish Politically/economically part of the UK – 2hr train/bus/car journey to Dublin – 1hr flight to London • Northern Ireland population = 1.8 million – Greater Belfast population = 600,000 – City population = 330,000 • Northern Ireland size = 160 x 120 km • Capital City = Belfast – Lowest cost of living in the UK (Mercer.com 2011) – Second safest city in the world (United Nations)

  3. Queen’s History • Established in 1845 – Originally one of three Queen’s Colleges in Ireland – The Queen’s University of Belfast from 1908 – Ninth oldest University in the UK • Buildings from 1847 to the present day – Civic or “redbrick” university – Campus feel in an urban setting

  4. Queen’s in Numbers • 18,500 full-time enrolments – 15,500 undergraduate – 3,000 postgraduate • 3,500 faculty and staff members • 1,800 international students from 80 different countries • #12 in National Student Survey – Overall student satisfaction 90% – Queen’s Students Union in top 25%

  5. A member of the prestigious Russell Group of UK leading universities

  6. Research Addressing The World’s Global Challenges

  7. Academics • Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences – English, History, Management, Creative Arts, Politics, Sociology, Languages, Law, Education, Anthropology, Philosophy • Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences – Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, Chemical, Electrical), Computer Science, Planning, Architecture, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Psychology, Chemistry • Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences – Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing/Midwifery, Pharmacy, Biomedical Science, Biology

  8. Support Services / Facilities • McClay Library • Student Guidance Centre • Graduate School • Accommodation • Students’ Union • Physical Education Centre

  9. The McClay Library • New £50 million facility opened in 2009 • Won a national award for its outstanding architectural design and facilities

  10. Student Guidance Centre – Careers, Employability and Skills – Examinations Office – Student Finance – Student Welfare, Disability Services and Counselling – International Student Support

  11. Graduate School – New centre opened in 2015 – Skills development training and guidance on employability – Study and social space

  12. Student Accommodation – Preference given to international students – Short walk to the main campus – 2400 rooms (single/self-catering)

  13. Students’ Union – Cafes, shops, bars, bank, restaurants – Over 150 different clubs and organisations – Students’ Union Officers

  14. Physical Education Centre – £7million investment in 2007 – Training camp for the 2012 Olympics

  15. International • Exchange and Study Abroad Team – 2.8 staff (Careers, Employability and Skills) – Outgoing Erasmus/Exchange – Incoming Erasmus/Exchange/Study Abroad – Bilateral Agreements, etc • International Office – International Student Recruitment • International Student Support – Orientation – Pastoral Support – Immigration Guidance • International Admissions – Admission of full degree international students

  16. Erasmus • 200 Bilateral Agreements • 250 Incoming Students • 130 Outgoing Study Placement Students • 200 Outgoing Work Placement/Trainee Students

  17. Questions?

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