Queen’s University Belfast is a public research university in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The university was chartered in 1845, and opened in 1849 as “Queen’s College, Belfast”. It is a member of the Russell Group of leading research-intensive universities in the UK. Queen’s is known for its excellence in a wide range of subjects, including medicine, engineering, and the arts and humanities. The university has a strong international reputation and attracts students and staff from all over the world.