Queen’s University Belfast is consistently ranked among the top universities in the UK and globally. In the 2024 QS World University Rankings, it placed 202nd worldwide and 31st in the UK. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 positioned it within the 201-250 global range and 35th nationally.
Domestically, it is recognized for research excellence, teaching quality, and student satisfaction. Rankings vary by criteria, such as academic reputation, employer reputation, and citations per faculty. Prospective students should review subject-specific rankings, as performance differs across disciplines like Medicine, Engineering, and Social Sciences.
