Students can choose QUB for academic quality, low cost of living, smaller and supportive campus. On the other hand, Glasgow University is best suited if students are targeting larger Indian student presence, city size and lifestyle. A comparison between the two is given below:

Particulars	QUB	University of Glasgow
QS World University Rankings 2026	#199	#79
Acceptance rate	Around 31%	75%
Russell Group member	Yes	Yes
Popular courses	Engineering, Medicine, Law, Business	Engineering, Life Sciences, Medicine
Annual tuition fees	GBP 17,400 – GBP 18,800	GBP 20,400 – GBP 24,000
Scholarships for Indian students available	Yes	Yes
Employment rate	Over 94% within 6 months	Over 96% within 6 months
Student life & activities	200+ societies, including Indian society	300+ societies, international student support

What is the student opinion for Queen’s University Belfast?

Nishtha Shukla

Here are some of the Indian student reviews for QUB. This is the feedback given on Shiksha's platform:

QUB is one of the best universities in the UK. Faculty and people are helpful
The Student Union at the university is a great place to hang out, work, and socialize. They also organize many events like career fairs, treasure hunts, and festivals, etc.
The curriculum is well defined and the faculty is very helpful
QUB accommodation can allow students to be fully immersed in the student community
Students can find part-time job opportunities around the campus

Is QUB good for international students?

Chandra Sharma

There are over 25,000 students at Queen's University of Belfast and over 90 countries are represented globally by students. Indian student enrollment at the university is 800+. In total, there are 4,400+ international students at the university. Some of the reasons as to why this is great university is given below:

Part of the elite Russell Group. Furthermore, it ranks among the Top 200 Universities in the world as per QS World University Rankings 2026
Also, with links to 250+ universities and 3,000 employers around the world, students are going to gain career-defining access to the university's alumni worldwide
It has cosmopolitan campus

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Does QUB offers housing for international students?

Bhumika Kaur

Yes, Queen's University Belfast offers accommodation for international Undergraduate and Postgraduate students. More than 3,500 rooms available with a further 700 bedrooms with a nominated accommodation partner. The weekly rent at the university is the lowest in the UK ranging from GBP 89 – GBP 225. A few of the things included in the accommodation are:

High speed wireless internet
All-inclusive fees – including electricity, heating, hot water
Safety team available 24/7
Customer support 24/7
Pastoral support, trips and social events
Student common lounge with games table and free tea and coffee lounge
Rooms available for private, group st

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Can I work part-time at QUB as an international student?

Anya Aggarwal

International students at QUB can work part-time. Basis on the course of study, Indian students can work 10 hours or 20 hours per week when the classes are in session. During the vacation period, QUB students can work full-time.