Welcome to Queen’s University Belfast
Queen’s University Belfast is pleased to welcome visiting Global Bachelor's students from George Washington University as a part of our ongoing partnership. We hope you find the information here useful, which is designed to introduce you to studying abroad at Queen's. Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024), Queen’s University offers an excellent academic experience.
Belfast is also an energetic and vibrant capital city – just ask the experts at Lonely Planet who love the city for its energy, lively atmosphere, and ‘dynamic young population that keeps the city on trend.’ The beauty is that it’s all easy and safe to explore. Whether you’re on a visit to the famous Game of Thrones filming locations or you want to explore caves, castles and coastline, you’ll find it all within an hour’s drive of Belfast. With our location in Northern Ireland in the UK offering a unique blend of both UK and Irish cultures and a thriving campus in the city of Belfast, Queen’s serves as an ideal place to study abroad.
We look forward to welcoming you to Queen's University Belfast!
We want your transition to life at Queen’s and Belfast to be as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Your teaching starts on Monday 16 September but there are lots of useful activities and events available for you to attend before then. You can go to any of the free activities below or in the programme here as long as they do not clash with the activities below in italics which you are expected to attend. Some of the optional activities below are also open to other students so ensure to book early to secure a place (see website https://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/my-queens/pre-semester-engagement/) .
The online Campus Map will be useful in helping you navigate the main Queen’s campus where most of your teaching and social events will take place. (Your Student Accommodation is referred to as Elms BT1 at 8 College Avenue, Belfast BT1 6DS. The Lanyon Building is the main building of Queen’s named after its architect. One Elmwood is the Students’ Union building opposite the Lanyon Building.
The below may be subject to change:
DATE |
ACTIVITY |
LOCATION |
Sunday 8 September |
Arrival and accommodation check in |
Elms BT1 at 8 College Avenue, Belfast BT1 6DS |
Monday 9 September |
11:30 Accommodation Induction 12:30 Pizza Party Welcome Event 14:00 Campus Tour 15:00 School of HAPP Welcome |
BT1 Coffee Bar BT1 Coffee Bar Meet at BT1 Reception and Walk to Lanyon Building TBC |
Tuesday 10 September |
9:15-9:45 Free Welcome Breakfast and Icebreaker 9:45-10:00 Official Welcome 10:00 -10:20 Sustainability on Campus 10:20-10:50 Community living, safety and security 10:50-11:10 SU Advice and Money Matters 11:10-11:30 Student Disability and Wellbeing Team 11:30-11:50 Student Support Services: Learning Development Service 11:50-12:10 Information Services & Library Resources 13:00-15:00 SA Lunch Break and Cultural Session 15:00-15:20 Global Opportunities Team 15:20-16:00 Academic processes explained + Q&A |
TBC |
Wednesday 11 September |
9:30-10:00 Welcome Breakfast 10:00-10:20 SU Volunteer 10:20-10:40: SU Officers 10:40-11:00 SU Clubs and Societies 11:00-11:20 Queen's Sport 11:20-11:40 Careers Information and Guidance 11:40-12:00 Graduate School & Facilities 12:00-12:20 Academic English Programme 12:20-12:50 Students Q&A Session with current students |
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Thursday 12 September |
9:30-12:30 Get to know Belfast. DC Tours on foot 13:30-15:30 1:1 Tutor appointments |
Meet at front Gates, Belfast City Hall, Donegall square North, Belfast, BT1 5GS Meredith Room, First Floor, 23 University Square. Your appointment time will be on your letter from Registry but if you wish to check, please e-mail ahssabroad@qub.ac.uk |
Friday 13 September |
9:30-12:30 Student Matriculation/card collection 10:30-14:00 International Student Welcome Fair 13:30-16:30 Tour of Stormont Parliament Buildings |
QUB Medical Biology Centre, 97 Lisburn Rd, Belfast, BT9 7BL TBC
Pickup at gates in front of main Lanyon building TBC |
Monday 16 September |
Teaching commences |
As per timetable |
During Semester |
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October |
Hillsborough Castle Visit by coach |
TBC |
October/November |
Day trip to Derry City by train |
TBC |
Thursday 12 December |
16:00-18:00 Farewell Event |
One Elmwood - The Wee Bar |
Module Information
-Students usually study three modules (classes) per semester
- Modules are typically each worth 20 CATS points (10 ECTS/5-6 US credits), resulting in 60 CATS points per semester (30 ECTS/15-18 US credits)
-You will study one custom-made, compulsory module on the history and culture of Northern Ireland. Module name HAP2001.
-Study Abroad students can mix and match modules from any of our three faculties
This webinar will offer support and guidance on your next steps