Established in 1849, Queen's University Belfast is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Belfast (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Northern Ireland.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, Queen's University Belfast (QUB) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Queen's University Belfast (QUB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 171 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 30-40% making this UK higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 