2010 QICF Queen’s University Belfast

1. 2010 QICF Queen’s University Belfast

2. Entrepreneurial University of the Year 2009 The Times Higher Education Awards

3. The Russell Group Queen’s is a member of the elite Russell Group Association of the 20 leading research-intensive universities which include the universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Bristol, Edinburgh, Imperial College London etc Aim: to promote the interests of Universities in which teaching and learning are undertaken within a culture of research excellence

4. Queen’s History Established 1845 The ninth oldest in the UK “Civic” or “redbrick” university. Similar to: Liverpool Newcastle Manchester

5. Queen’s numbers 17 000 full-time students 14 300 Undergraduate 1 600 Masters 1 100 Research 3 500 staff 1 450 international students from 87 countries

6. Queen’s University Belfast – The Lanyon Building Schools 13 years with selective secondary system Best A level results in UK – every year Universities and University Colleges Queen’s University University of Ulster Stranmillis University College St Mary’s University College The same system as England

7. Queen’s University Belfast from the air

8. A University for the 21st CenturyThe Library at Queen’s

9. The Times Good University Guide Top Twenty 2011 • Accounting and Finance (18) • Aeronautical Engineering (13) • Agriculture (5) • Anthropology (11) • Archaeology (12) • Celtic Studies (6) • Chemical Engineering (13) • Civil Engineering (14) • Dentistry (9) • Drama and Film (20) • Electrical Engineering (10) • Food Science (10) • German (20) • Spanish and Portuguese (17) • Mechanical Engineering (18) • Music (18) • Pharmacy (4) • Physics (19) • Social Policy (17) • Social Work (1) • Planning (9)

10. Accounting and Finance Aerospace Engineering Agriculture Anthropology and Archaeology Architecture and Planning Biological and Biomedical Sciences Celtic and Irish Studies Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Science and Information Technology Drama and Film Education Electrical and Electronic Engineering English Literature English as a Foreign Language European Studies Geography History International Studies Languages and Literature Law Management and Economics Maths and Physics Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Medicine, Nursing and Dentistry Music and Sonic Arts Pharmacy Politics and Philosophy Psychology and Sociology Religion and Theology Queen’s programmes

11. Research Assessment Exercise 2008 Results • The Research Power Index, which measures quality and quantity of research, puts Queen’s in the UK top 20 • 11 subject areas are ranked within the UK top 10 and 24 within the UK top 20 for research • All areas had research assessed as world-leading (4* - the top grade available) • 25 of the 38 Units of Assessment submitted had 50% or more of their activity recognised as world-leading or internationally excellent

12. Assessment of Teaching Quality 2004 Aeronautical Eng. 21/24 German Studies 19/24 Agriculture 21/24 Hispanic Studies 21/24 Anatomy & Physiology 22/24 Irish & Celtic Studies 23/24 Archaeology 23/24 Mang. & Info Systems 23/24 Biology & Biochemistry 21/24 Mathematics 22/24 Chemical Engineering 21/24 Medicine 22/24 Civil Engineering 22/24 Nursing 22/24 Classics 23/24 Philosophical Studies 21/24 Dentistry 24/24 Pharmacy 24/24 Electrical Engineering 24/24 Psychology 24/24 Environmental Planning 22/24 Physics 23/24 Finance & Economics 24/24 Sociology 19/24 Food Science 21/24 Education 22/24 French 20/24 Theology 22/24

13. Tuition Fees 2011 - 2012 • Undergraduate • Classroom-based courses £10,730 • Laboratory-based courses £13,145 • Pre-clinical medicine £14,534 • Clinical medicine and dentistry £26,534 • Postgraduate taught and research • Classroom-based courses £10,730 • Laboratory-based courses £13,145 • Medicine and dentistry involving clinical provision £25,167

14. Queen’s Student Village

15. Queen’sAccommodation First year accommodation guarantee for all international students 2100 places in University and associated accommodation Most accommodation within 5-10 minutes walk Some single-sex accommodation available Self-Catered University Residences 38 weeks: currently £3,564.40 (£93.80 per week en suite with internet access)

16. Student Welcome In student satisfaction surveys, Queen’s scored above other universities for its welcome We encourage integration with local students We offer an airport collection and welcome service International Student Support Centre and International Friendship Association and arrange tours and other social events

17. INTO Queen’s • International Foundation programme • Business, Humanities and Social Sciences • Science, Engineering, Computing and Mathematics • International Diploma in Business • Possibility of progression to Y2 • Graduate Diploma • Business and Social Sciences • English language courses • For undergraduate and postgraduate study September and January start Fees £3500 per term

18. Religious facilities • The Belfast Islamic Centre, which has a mosque and offers social events, is within 10 minutes walk of the university • The Northern Ireland Muslim Families Association is just behind the university • The Northern Ireland Islamic Students Association is based at Queen’s • Halal food is available from shops and restaurants within walking distance of the university

19. About Northern Ireland Geographically and culturally Irish - politically UK Safer than England and Wales (Govt and Police surveys) One of the lowest costs of living in the UK Northern Ireland population: 1.6 million Greater Belfast population: 0.6 million City population: 0.3 million

20. Air Links TO: NEWARKTORONTO

21. Views of vibrant Belfast and the stunning north coast Waterfront Hall Belfast café culture Waterfront Hall Giant’s Causeway Rope Bridge to Carrick-a-Rede island North Coast beaches

22. Northern Ireland - A land of mountains and lakes The Mourne Mountains, County Down Lough Macnean, County Fermanagh

23. So why Queen’s? • Excellence of teaching backed by world class research • Small international community at University – few Arabic speakers • Welcoming local community – Northern Ireland is famous for the friendliness of its people • Lower costs than Great Britain and Dublin • Based in a compact, manageable and safe city • Good transport links • A high quality experience in a real university

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