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 .”
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)
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
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%
A member of the prestigious Russell Group of UK leading universities
Research Addressing The World’s Global Challenges
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
Support Services / Facilities • McClay Library • Student Guidance Centre • Graduate School • Accommodation • Students’ Union • Physical Education Centre
The McClay Library • New £50 million facility opened in 2009 • Won a national award for its outstanding architectural design and facilities
Student Guidance Centre – Careers, Employability and Skills – Examinations Office – Student Finance – Student Welfare, Disability Services and Counselling – International Student Support
Graduate School – New centre opened in 2015 – Skills development training and guidance on employability – Study and social space
Student Accommodation – Preference given to international students – Short walk to the main campus – 2400 rooms (single/self-catering)
Students’ Union – Cafes, shops, bars, bank, restaurants – Over 150 different clubs and organisations – Students’ Union Officers
Physical Education Centre – £7million investment in 2007 – Training camp for the 2012 Olympics
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
Erasmus • 200 Bilateral Agreements • 250 Incoming Students • 130 Outgoing Study Placement Students • 200 Outgoing Work Placement/Trainee Students
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