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Belfast · QS World #174
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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
5/7
Queen's University Belfast
scored higher in 5 categories
2/7
Trinity Laban
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Queen's University Belfast leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, courses). Trinity Laban is ahead on international, scholarship.
Queen's University Belfast vs Trinity Laban at a glance
Queen's University Belfast and Trinity Laban both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Music and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science. Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas; Trinity Laban offers 36 courses across 4 subject areas.
In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, the two are about level.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Queen's University Belfast
Trinity Laban
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Queen's University Belfast
74 countries · 21.9% international
- 🇮🇪Ireland30.3%
- 🇮🇳India14.3%
- 🇨🇳China11%
- 🇺🇸United States7%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia5%
Trinity Laban
21 countries · 24% international
- 🇨🇳China34.9%
- 🇺🇸United States14.3%
- 🇨🇦Canada3.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.2%
- 🇮🇪Ireland3.2%
Subjects
2 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Queen's University Belfast
Trinity Laban
Music
5 coursesTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
21 coursesFee not available
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Only at Queen's University Belfast
Only at Trinity Laban
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- Queen's University Belfast
- £20,800
- Trinity Laban
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Trinity Laban yet.
Outcomes
Graduate outcomes by subject
Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.
Queen's University Belfast
Trinity Laban
Music
No dataSalary (3 years)No data89%Satisfaction89%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveTrinity Laban
GREAT Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
The Evie Dee Inspiring Life Award
See details
Deadline: N/A
The Victoria Worsfold Griffiths Bursary
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Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Queen's University Belfast vs Trinity Laban: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Queen's University Belfast and Trinity Laban?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Music and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Does Queen's University Belfast or Trinity Laban offer more courses?
Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and Trinity Laban lists 36 courses.
What can you study at Queen's University Belfast but not at Trinity Laban?
Queen's University Belfast teaches 91 subject areas that Trinity Laban does not, including Civil Engineering, Law, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, English Studies, History, Management, Chemistry and 83 more.
What can you study at Trinity Laban but not at Queen's University Belfast?
Trinity Laban teaches 2 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Dance and Personal & Professional Development.
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