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University Overview

Founded in 1845 as Queen's College Belfast, it opened in 1849 and was one of three Queen's Colleges in Ireland. It became an independent university in 1908 as The Queen's University of Belfast, receiving its own Royal Charter. It was a founding college of the federal Queen's University of Ireland. Its iconic Lanyon Building, designed by Sir Charles Lanyon, opened in 1849. The university has a distinguished history of research and innovation, including pivotal contributions to the development of chemotherapy, wireless radio, and the discovery of the glucose isomerase enzyme. It shortened its name to Queen's University Belfast in 1999.

Available Scholarships

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMD)
Up to $0 full

Coverage: Contribution to Participation Costs: Covers tuition, registration, and insurance fees. Monthly Living Allowance: Approximately €1,400 per month for the entire duration of the study period (24 months max). Contribution to Travel and Installation Costs: Travel: €1,000-€3,000 per year based on the scholar's location. Installation: A one-time €1,000 fee.

Eligibility Criteria:

Must hold a first higher education degree (Bachelor's level) or be in the final year and graduate before the master's start. Students from any country in the world may apply. Must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies) in any of the Erasmus+ "Program Countries" for more than 12 months in the last 5 years (for full scholarship eligibility). Must meet the specific academic and language requirements of the chosen EMJMD program (each has its own criteria).

Application Deadline: November 17, 2026
Chevening Scholarships
Up to $45,000 merit

Coverage: Full tuition, living costs, travel grants

Eligibility Criteria:

Future leaders with strong academic background

Application Deadline: November 26, 2026
Commonwealth Scholarships
Up to $50,000 merit

Coverage: Full tuition, living expenses, airfare

Eligibility Criteria:

Ghanaian citizens with outstanding academic records

Application Deadline: December 24, 2026
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