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Keen to explore the world?
Every year over 900 Queen's students take the opportunity to go outside Northern Ireland to study or gain work-related experience – why not be one of them?
Some courses offer periods of study and work abroad as part of your degree. However, all Queen’s students have access to a range of life-changing travel opportunities suited to every study level and discipline. You can go abroad for the summer, for a semester or for a whole year.
Find out more about these opportunities during Go Global Week
Go Global Week and Go Global Fair
Go Global Week 2024 was held in October and included a series of events in One Elmwood showcasing the range of international study, work and volunteering options students.
The main event of the week was the Go Global Fair in the Mandela Hall in One Elmwood where we welcomed a range of organisations to share the various unique opportunities you can enjoy around the world during your time at Queen’s!
We will host the Go Global Showcase in the Cube on 05 February 2025 as part of Queen's Spring Careers Fair and are already organising a bigger Go Global Week for semester one of 2025!
91.6% of students who go abroad obtain first-class honours or an upper second-class degree
(Gone International: Rising Aspirations, 2022)
Students who go abroad get better degrees and better jobs
(Gone International: Rising Aspirations, 2022)
Students who go abroad are more likely to be in a graduate job six months after graduating.
(Gone International: Rising Aspirations, 2022)
Students who go abroad earn 5.5% more six months after graduating.
(Gone International: Rising Aspirations, 2022)
Study Abroad
Fancy a taste of campus life in an exciting new country?
Our study abroad programmes range in length from one week to one year.
You can choose to spend a semester at a European or Australian university, a year in America or spend the summer in Canada.
Work abroad
Whether it’s gleaning industry knowledge inside the skyscraper offices of New York; tackling the policy makers in Capitol Hill or gaining hands-on work experience in global organisations in based in Northern Ireland, Europe and across the globe, our range of work abroad programmes will enrich your Queen’s experience and boost your CV.
We have placements and internships to suit all disciplines.
Global Opportunities Events
We’ll keep you informed about the Global Opportunities available to you throughout the academic year through fairs, information sessions and talks.
We have a range of in-person information sessions during Go Global Week which typically takes place in October, and you can also chat with us in person at our annual Go Global Fair in the Mandela Hall.
Hear from other students
Many of our students vlog or blog about their travel experiences.
Check out our blog to read their inspiring stories.
Funding your travels
Travelling while at university can be a fantastic and life-changing experience. However, we are aware that the cost can be a barrier for many students. Some programmes provide funding or scholarships to help finance your trip.
Chat to us
You can chat to a member of the Global Opportunities team about the travel options available to you. Normally drop-in appointments are available every Tuesday & Thursday, 12 - 1pm. We are currently offering these chats through virtual appointments via video call.