Queen’s University Belfast
About Queen’s University Belfast
Basic information and contact details for Queen’s University Belfast
Queen’s University Belfast has been making a difference to societies locally, nationally and internationally since 1845. We focus on shaping the world around us through our innovative, impactful and world-leading research which has made positive changes to people’s lives.
We continue to drive forward research to shape worlds, focusing on five key areas. Ensuring a healthy living for all through developing solutions and treatments for diseases; helping to deliver a transformative and sustainable economy for future generations; leading on secure connected intelligence and AI and the data revolution. We are at the forefront of delivering future focused through human environment relations; and will continue our strong history of expertise in conflict resolution and building inclusive and cohesive communities.
Queen’s is a member of the Russell Group of the UK’s 24 leading research-intensive universities. We are forward thinkers and will continue to direct and shape research to help support a workable environment and society.
88% of our research has been assessed as world leading and internationally excellent, over 99% of our research environment was assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent and we are ranked 24th in the UK for Research Power. (REF 2021/ Times Higher Education)
Queen’s is globally connected and networked with strategic partnerships across the world. We were ranked 2nd in the UK for entrepreneurial impact. (i2i University Spinout Ranking 2024) Queen’s is also linked to 50 active spin out companies which employ over 4500 staff, ensuring we are ahead on innovation (Queen’s Research and Enterprise, 2025).
We’re based in the heart of Belfast, which features in Time Out’s 50 Best Cities in the World 2025. (Time Out, 2025) Queen’s is one of the oldest universities in the UK and our historic campus is surrounded by a buzzing, diverse community making it the ideal set up for students from all over the world. (Complete University Guide 2026)
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026:
· Arts and Humanities, 39 for International Outlook and 32 for Research Quality
· Business and Economics, =17 for International Outlook
· Education Studies, 6 for International Outlook
· Law, 33 for International Outlook, =42 for Research Quality
· Social Sciences, 31 for International Outlook
· Computer Science, =13 for International Outlook
· Engineering, =85 for Research Quality, 4 for International Outlook
· Medical and Health, 75 for Research Quality, 7 for International Outlook
· Life Sciences, =79 for Research Quality, 2 for International Outlook
· Physical Sciences, =68 for Research Quality, 2 for International Outlook
· Psychology, 6 for International Outlook
We continue to invest in our campus to ensure our facilities and the teaching we provide remains world class.
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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at Queen’s University Belfast
- Student gender ratio
- 58 F : 42 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 49% (1)
- Students per staff
- 17 (1)
- Student total
- 21900 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
Jobs at Queen’s University Belfast
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Lecturer in Finance / Financial Analytics, Gift City
Queen's University Belfast
India
Queen's University Belfast
India
About the job: Queen's Business School (QBS) at Queen's University Belfast (QUB) is currently seeking to appoint one or more exceptional candidates to the post of Lecturer in Finance / Financial Analytics. Successful candidates will be based in India at QUB's GIFT City Campus - https://www.qub.ac.uk/india/ - and will have the opportunity to shape and strengthen the future direction of QBS and the GIFT City Campus from both a research and teaching perspective. Our supportive research environment enables attendance at international conferences, facilitates the pursuit of high-quality publications and fosters meaningful engagement with non-academic stakeholders. The appointed candidates will get the opportunity to interact and work with colleagues whose research is internationally renowned for excellence and societal impact. About the person: Successful candidates' application should clearly demonstrate: A completed PhD (or very close to completion in Finance / Financial Analytics or cognate disciplines. An established programme of research activity and dissemination of original, high-quality research in Finance / Financial Analytics in line with accepted norms for a Lecturer. A sustained track record of high-quality peer reviewed Finance / Financial Analytics publications as appropriate to norms for a Lecturer. Evidence of the ability and willingness to teach modules at university level in one or more of the following areas: Corporate Finance, Asset Pricing, Financial Data Analytics, Trading, Banking, Financial Modelling, Derivatives, International Finance, FinTech. Demonstrable ability to advance the teaching and research goals of QBS. This is not an exhaustive list. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.
Salary
2,173,460 - 3,004,949 INR per annum
Posted
9 Aug 2026
Subjects Taught at Queen’s University Belfast
See below for a range of subjects taught at Queen’s University Belfast
Arts and Humanities
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Biological Sciences
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology
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