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SUB SAHARAN AFRICA

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QUEEN'S IS RANKED IN THE TOP 200 IN THE WORLD

Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024

WHY CHOOSE QUEEN'S?

21 Queen’s subjects in the top 200 in the world (QS World Rankings by subject 2025)
29 Queen’s subjects in the UK top 20 (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)
99% of our research environment is world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)
Why choose Queen's? | Life in Belfast | University life
Queen’s has significantly lower course fees than many other Russell group universities, and Northern Ireland has the lowest student living costs in the UK (Save the Student National Student Money Survey 2025).

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QUEEN'S INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Over £1.5 million in international scholarships available

We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships to help cover your study costs.

Scholarships range from full tuition fee payments, 20% fee reductions for returning students, 10% reductions for students that pay fees early and academic attainment scholarships.

Learn more about Queen's International Scholarships

A DIVERSE COMMUNITY

African and Caribbean Societies

Joining a club or society at Queen's is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, keep up your interest in a passion or, even better, to find a brand new one you never knew you had! With over 215 clubs, all of them student-led, there's something for everyone.

Queen's has an African and Caribbean Society, an African and Caribbean Medical Society and a Nigerian Society.

Find out more about Clubs and societies

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

An esteemed history of collaboration

Queen's University has enjoyed successful collaborations in Africa for many years with some of the regions top universities and organisations.

We are working in Kenya to reduce global crop loss in the developing world.
We are working to improve child growth outcomes in Africa in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
We are developing drug delivery devices to prevent HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa.

Global Engagement

HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS

We have a team of student bloggers who are here to give you advice and top tips about Queen's and life in Belfast.

Being Nigerian at Queen's: My Student Experience Timothy Agbonkpolor | Nigeria

Academic Tips for incoming International Masters Students Happiness Ojile | Nigeria

Tips for International Students with Families Happiness Ojile | Nigeria

How to get the Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship Happiness Ojile | Nigeria

From Nigeria to Belfast – why I chose to study my PhD at Queen’s Samuel Adebayo | Nigeria

CONNECT WITH US

We'll help answer you questions.

You can contact our international officer for Sub Saharan Africa Africa, Wole Ibukun, or a member of international team.

Email: africa@qub.ac.uk | Phone: +234 (0) 9130 887 887