Queen's University Belfast GIFT City

What Queen’s University Belfast GIFT City is

Queen’s University Belfast GIFT City is the India campus of Queen’s University Belfast (QUB), a Russell Group research university founded in 1845 and ranked 199th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and 198th by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. The campus opened in January 2026 and is the first Russell Group university to establish a physical presence in GIFT City — India’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Gujarat.

Students at this campus earn the same UK master’s degree conferred by Queen’s University Belfast in Belfast, without relocating internationally. The campus operates under the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) regulatory framework, which governs foreign university campuses within India’s GIFT City special economic zone.

Queen’s Management School, which delivers the business and finance programmes, holds triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS — placing it in the top 1% of business schools globally according to the brochure.

Who it’s for

The GIFT City campus is aimed primarily at Indian graduates who want a UK-recognised master’s degree in finance, analytics, artificial intelligence, or construction management without the cost and visa requirements of studying abroad. All programmes are full-time and one year in duration. The January 2026 intake is already operational; September 2026 entry is also open.

The location in GIFT City is deliberate: the SEZ is home to Indian and international financial institutions including JP Morgan, HSBC, and Tata, providing proximity to financial sector employers. Students interested in FinTech, banking, data science applied to finance, AI, or construction project management are the target audience.

Programmes offered

All programmes are one year, full-time, delivered at GIFT City, and award a UK master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast. Source: QUB GIFT City Campus Brochure 2026.

MSc Finance covers asset pricing, corporate finance, financial modelling in Python, money and banking, and derivatives. Designed for students with backgrounds in Finance, Maths, Economics, or other quantitative subjects; Science/Engineering backgrounds are considered if sufficiently mathematical. Minimum entry: 55–57%+ aggregate (UK 2:2 equivalent). Entry: January 2026 and September 2026.

MSc Business Analytics combines statistics, data management, marketing analytics, and machine learning. Open to graduates from any discipline provided they have at least one quantitative module or dissertation. Minimum entry: 53–55%+ aggregate (UK 2:2 equivalent). Entry: January 2026 and September 2026.

MSc Financial Analytics bridges financial decision-making and data science, covering AI & Trading, Advanced Analytics and Machine Learning, and Financial Modelling in Python. Minimum entry: 55–57%+ aggregate (UK 2:2 equivalent). Entry: January 2026 and September 2026.

MSc Artificial Intelligence — covers foundations of AI, machine learning, and applied AI systems. Minimum entry: 58–60%+ aggregate (UK 2:1 equivalent); applicants with 2:2 also considered. Entry: September 2026.

MSc Artificial Intelligence in Business — combines AI expertise with strategic business applications; case studies and applied projects for data-driven economy roles. Minimum entry: 55–57%+ aggregate (UK 2:2 equivalent). Entry: September 2026.

MSc Construction and Project Management — prepares students for leadership in project management within the construction industry and beyond; covers project planning, construction economics, and organisations and leadership. Minimum entry: 53–55%+ aggregate (UK 2:2 equivalent); degree in Science, Engineering, Architecture, or related field. Entry: January 2026 and September 2026.

Alongside their master’s, students have the option to complete a CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership.

Campus and infrastructure

The campus is located within GIFT City, Gujarat — India’s first IFSC — situated between Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad. The SEZ environment means students are in close physical proximity to financial and technology firms operating in the zone. The brochure does not specify the total campus area or building capacity.

Queen’s also runs a “Global Accelerator Programme” — a three-week international experiential learning programme available to students — and a dedicated “Queen’s Graduate Jobs India” initiative offering career coaching, targeted job matching, and employer introductions for master’s graduates.

Things to verify before applying

• Tuition fees are listed in GBP (£15,700 per programme as of the 2026 brochure). Confirm the current INR equivalent and any additional fees at application.
• Scholarship eligibility, amounts, and deadlines for 2026 entry scholarships are not itemised in the public brochure; request the scholarship schedule from the admissions team.
• IFSCA-regulated campuses operate under a distinct regulatory framework from UGC-approved Indian universities. Understand what this means for recognition by Indian employers and further study eligibility before enrolling.
• The campus launched in January 2026 and has no graduation cohort yet; placement outcomes are not available.

Where to go next on this site

• MSc Data Science — for context on analytics-focused postgraduate programmes in India
• MBA — for postgraduate management programmes at other institutions
• GMAT — entrance exam accepted for these programmes
• GRE — also accepted for admission

Sources Used

• Queen’s University Belfast GIFT City official site
• QUB GIFT City Campus Prospectus 2026 (brochure on file)
• IFSCA — International Financial Services Centres Authority
• QS World University Rankings 2026 — Queen’s University Belfast
• Queen’s Management School accreditations