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A World Class Study Abroad Experience

At Queen's, we are proud to be a University that is internationally recognised and globally connected. A semester or year of study with us can be truly life changing. Queen’s has a reputation for world-class teaching and, as part of the UK's prestigious Russell Group, the education you will receive here is fully informed by researchers having a huge impact across the globe.

Over two hundred students come to Queen's each year to study abroad for a semester or an academic year and to experience a world-class education in a thriving city. Small enough to feel like home, big enough for adventure, Belfast is a modern capital city known for its friendly welcome offering a truly unique study abroad experience. 

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STUDENT LIFE IN BELFAST

As a student in Belfast, you will likely want to make the most of your time here and see the sights around the city and beyond. We have everything from World Heritage sites, real-world Game of Thrones locations you can visit, scenery that inspired Narnia and more.

Explore Northern Ireland
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WELCOME AND ORIENTATION

When you first arrive at Queen's, you will be invited to join our Orientation Programme, which runs at the start of each semester. 

Orientation will help you get familiar with your new environment, provide essential information on registration processes and provide advice on adjusting to academic life at Queen's. There'll also be some fun activities, to get to know your classmates and experience some of Northern Ireland's famous hospitality!

Orientation and Arrival
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ONE ELMWOOD STUDENT CENTRE

The Student Services in One Elmwood provides advice and support on careers, student wellbeing, learning skills, widening participation, finance, disability and visa/immigration.

Whatever your query, there is an expert team in One Elmwood ready to support you every step of the way, online and in person, personalising your experience

Student Support Services

“I chose Queen’s as I was really interested in taking the Irish history modules as a history major from an Irish immigrant family in the states, and I had always been interested in going to Belfast.”

Caroline McKeon, George Washington University, USA

“Everyone from Queen's was super nice, helpful, and genuinely interested in what I was studying. Belfast is also such a beautiful city to explore!”

Chloe Alvather, Northeastern University, USA

“I decided to study abroad at Queen’s because the university is known for its peace and conflict studies focus, and being in Belfast aligned with those academic studies I wanted to pursue.”

Allison Gaudion, Georgetown University, USA

“I heard so many great things from friends who had studied here in the past, and I have always wanted to go to anywhere on the island of Ireland, so I thought it would be a great fit!”

Jude Whalen, Belmont University, USA
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TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF OUR CAMPUS

Begin your own journey with our 360 degree tours of our beautiful campus and Belfast City Centre.

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