Queen's University Belfast, Public research university in Belfast, United Kingdom
Queen's University Belfast is a research institution in Belfast and spreads across several buildings along University Road, University Square and Stranmillis Road in the southern education quarter. The institution offers 346 programmes for students from home and abroad.
The college received its founding charter in 1845 with 23 professors and 195 students. The Lanyon Building opened its doors in 1849 and became the core of the later campus.
The Queen's Film Theatre operates as part of the campus and screens films from different countries for students and visitors. The venue opens regularly for film series and discussions with guests from the film industry.
Students from other countries can apply through UCAS for the programmes, with annual fees varying by field of study. Access to most buildings is possible during weekdays in daytime, though some areas remain closed to visitors.
The library holds the personal papers of Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney in a collection for researchers and interested readers. The laboratories work with partners from several countries on projects in medicine and engineering.
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