Belfast

Study in Belfast

Queen’s University and the Belfast Campus of Ulster University, have great locations. They are close to the waterfront and right on top of all the main attractions that Northern Ireland’s Capital has on offer.

Cost of Living

Accommodation

Student accommodation costs are on average £139 per week. 

Compare the average elsewhere: Coleraine: £136/week, Liverpool: £149/week, Lancaster: £151/week.

(prices are for all purpose-built student accommodation (both private and university-owned) in August 2020, as listed on StudentCrowd)

The average price for:

A cheap meal at a restaurant: £12.00
A pint of beer: £4.10
A regular takeout coffee: £2.69
1L of milk: £0.84
A loaf of white bread: £1.01

Prices are about 6% lower than equivalent costs in Liverpool and about 9% lower than Lancaster.

(Source: Numbeo)

Public Transport

You’ll find it easy and simple to get everywhere by foot, with the central campus being no more than a 15-min walk to most places you need to go. It’s also easy to get around by bike thanks to the Belfast Bike public bike scheme rental. You can pick up a bike at one docking station and leave it at another. Belfast is well connected by rail, road, air and ferry to give plenty of options to get in and out of the city.

Top 5 Pubs

1. The Botanic Inn
   Affectionately known as ‘The Bot’ they are famous for their ‘Bot Wednesdays’ which is known as one of the best student nights out in the week. It’s one of the city’s top spots for great food, quality drinks, live music and a lively atmosphere!
2.  The Crown Bar
   The Crown is an iconic 200-year-old pub and the most famous in Belfast. Imagine carved mahogany booths, etched-glass, Victorian tiles and a fantastic selection of everything from cask ales to premium gins.
3. Duke of York 
   Down a cobbled alleyway, in the historic Half Bap area is the Duke of York. It’s a traditional pub that’s full of character with a great atmosphere. The walls are covered in Belfast memorabilia including hundreds of old photos.
4. The Dirty Onion 
   Housed in an old Whisky warehouse, they describe themselves as an authentic Irish pub with a modern twist. They boast a large beer garden, a cosy fire inside and entertainment 7 nights a week… oh and make sure you try their chicken.
5. The Parlour 
   If you like pizza and alcohol then you’ll love the Parlour. Based in the Student Quarter, they put on different themed nights for students such as quiz nights and live music nights, it will be sure to become a firm favourite!