Tips: I love the culture here in Belfast. The people are amazing and friendly, both in Belfast and in other cities in Northern Ireland. I got a PGT scholarship with an early bird offer of 2000+1500 = 3500. After subtracting the scholarship amount, I paid the fee amount. I am very satisfied with the course, the country, and the university.

Likes (Part time work): I spend my day walking from the student accommodation to my university, which takes about 15-20 minutes. I love learning with my classmates, and the campus is amazing. The student union is a great place to hang out, socialize, and work. They have a piano and organize many events, including career fairs, festivals, and treasure hunts. There are also many clubs, including hiking, sports, equestrian, education, spiritual, and water sports clubs.

Dislikes (Internships): The faculty encourages and trains students to work on their part to understand and learn the subject by giving application-based assignments. All the faculty members are just an email away. They give their appointments to students in need and help to understand students' POV as well. The faculty are a mixture from different parts of the world with diversity from Europe, Asian, and the UK.

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2024Read more

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MSc in Mechanical Engineering with Management - Batch of 2022

4.1

A course in QUB is a real time challenge and if you are really passionate about the subject.

Tips: I did get a real good experience out of my degree, not only academically but I did grow a lot in the real world understanding the job prospects and real-world skill set. I did get a scholarship based on my undergrad score in India at the time in 2020 but unsure today how the scholarships are awarded. I loved this large university in a small country.

Likes (Safety): Crime rate is the lowest and you feel safe to walk at any place even if it is dark and isolated in a remote area because the response rate for emergency services is really quick. I had an instance where police had to issue a fine to us as we broke a Covid house restriction but that's a pretty small fine though.

Dislikes (Indian Food): We don't find many Indian/Bangladeshi/Pakistani Restaurants in Belfast compared to other cities in the UK or Ireland as Northern Ireland has transportation challenges, I did cook mostly on my own. An average Indian dinner would cost an individual nearly 315-320.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024Read more

Mohammad Arsalan Verified Icon

MSc Artificial Intelligence - Batch of 2025

3.5

The curriculum is well defined and the faculty are very helpful.

Tips: One of the key reasons I joined this university is because it's the cheapest Russell Group university, and the cost of living in Belfast is comparatively low compared to other cities. Belfast is a small city, and the university has scholarship programs, but they won't affect you. The course structure is well-defined, and the professors are very helpful, but you will struggle to get marks from them. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my experiences.

Likes (Part time work): You can get part-time work both on and off campus, especially around Christmas. It may be a bit of a struggle at first, but there are plenty of part-time options available, so don't stress about finding a job. If you budget wisely, you can cover most of your expenses and even save some money.

Dislikes (Value for money): As an international student from India, the high tuition and living costs at Queen's University Belfast can be a financial burden. The scholarship you receive won't be enough to offset the cost of living, especially for housing and accommodation.

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2024Read more

Pawan Chabukswar Verified Icon

MSc Planning and Development - Batch of 2022

3.4

Low tuition fee and good academic support

Tips: It belongs to the prestigious Russell group of Universities. Students should learn some skills back from their home country that would help them to maneuver through their academic and social life. Also, have their CV tailored as per the UK requirements

Likes (Safety): Safety depends on the area of residence and the area of travel. I was fortunate to live in student accommodation at ulster University and Queen's University during my course but in the last two months, I will be shifting outside the campus accommodation.

Dislikes (Quality of faculty): In my second semester almost there were two months of academic strike that caused concern but later was resolved. Not all faculties are full time working so you have to take appointments. The online library & extra activities help for academic and job purposes.

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2022Read more

Venkatesh Prashanth Shanmugam Verified Icon

MSc in Mechanical Engineering with Management and Industrial Internship - Batch of 2023

4.6

Best postgraduate experience at this university.

Tips: Get ready to take up academics seriously with the programs offered to be research intensive in terms of assignments and exams. Engaging in several university clubs and events will provide ample exposure to leadership and is also fun. Learn a thing or two about Irish culture.

Likes (Internships): Belfast is a booming city with a lot of upcoming business opportunities. Local companies hire interns and part time employees. Plenty of summer internships are available with decent pay. Regular effort in applying for internships is required to reach out to employers but the hiring process is fair and square.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There are limited options for Indian cuisine and can often be pricey. Having local food is quite feasible. Being a vegetarian is a little difficult but can work with a lot of recent vegan options popping up in different parts of Belfast. Buying at a local grocery and cooking can prove advantageous.

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2022Read more

Varul Arora Verified Icon

MSc Applied Cyber Security - Batch of 2019

Queens college is good for cyber security course

Tips: As it is a cybersecurity degree, knowledge of ethical hacking or industry experience will help a lot to grasp the study material. While doing the degree, you can also pursue certificates like Splunk, CEH, CompTIA etc as they will help you in the recruitment process.

Likes (Safety): When we joined the course, the structure of the classes was okay. In a month, the first week was reading week, the next was the classes, and the exam was on the last day. The third and fourth week was reserved for the coursework. After our batch, the structure was changed which made the course more efficient. You have to help yourself and study very hard as the exam pattern is very different from that of India.

Dislikes (Value for money): The faculty had a lot of credibilities. They helped us whenever we had any doubts. The course content was also good and explained thoroughly. Mostly, all the professors are PhD and have immense knowledge. But now, the faculty is changed so please check the Queen's faculty page.

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2022Read more

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Is Queen's University Belfast good for Indian students?

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Queen's University Belfast is a good option for Indian students for several reasons. Firstly, it boasts a strong academic reputation, making it an attractive choice for those seeking quality education. Additionally, the cost of living in Belfast is relatively affordable compared to other major UK ci

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Arshita Tiwari

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What is Queen's University Early Confirmation Award?

Answered 2 weeks ago

The Early Confirmation Award is a scholarship offered by Queen's University Belfast to new international students who are accepted to a full-time programme with the following terms & conditions -

The Early Confirmation Award discount is exclusively available to new international students beginning a

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Abhijeet Kumar

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Which university is better among Queen's University Belfast, University of Bristol and University of Exeter?

Answered 3 months ago

Some of the parameters to decide whether to study at QUB or University of Exeter or Bristol University is given below:

However, to decide where to study depends on students' choice ultimately. The factors that may be responsible in deciding the university are tuition fee, no. of courses, faculty, et

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Akanksha Malhotra

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Why choose Queen's University Belfast?

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Some of the reasons to choose Queen’s University of Belfast for higher studies are:

It is one of the most beautiful universities in the UK, as per Times Higher Education 2023
Northern Island where QUB is situated has the lowest student living costs in the UK, as per Save the Student National Student M

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Akanksha Malhotra

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Is Queen's University Belfast good for an MBA?

Answered 3 months ago

The duration of Queen’s University Belfast International MBA is one year. This program of the university is accredited. A few of the highlights of this course are: