Study USA
Fancy experiencing campus life in America?
Spend a full academic year at a US College or University.
Each year between 50-60 students from Northern Ireland participate in the Study USA programme which has been running since 1994. The programme is funded by the Northern Ireland Department for the Economy and delivered by the British Council, with tuition fees generously waived by the participating US colleges
More on Study USA
Students take a year out from their degree and participate on the Study USA programme between Level 2 and Level 3. As well as a choice of elective classes, successful applicants will be studying a combination of subjects related to your home degree and subjects from the list below:
- Communications
- Public Speaking
- Leadership
- Marketing and PR
- Management
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Foreign Languages
- Finance
- Economics
Benefits of Study USA
The scholarship funding package (worth approximately £50,000) includes:
Tuition fees are paid by the participating US colleges and universities.
Term time accommodation on campus
A generous text book allowance
A full meal plan
One return flight to the US
A £1000 bursary paid directly to all students
Students cover:
US student visa costs - £400-£550 approximately
Travel and health insurance – £400 - £600 approximately
Commitment fee of £200.
How to apply
Applications open for the 2026–2027 academic year!
Spend a full academic year at a US college or university.
Each year between 50-60 students from Northern Ireland participate in the Study USA programme, which has been running since 1994.
In the current round of applications, there are 60 scholarships available.
Applications for Queen's students close on 09 November 2025 for the 2026/27 Study USA programme.
I was particularly drawn to the Study USA programme because it allowed me the opportunity to study in a completely different area and pursue my interest in business, despite being a law student here at Queens.I was also able to travel as much of the west coast as possible, including Mt. Rainer National Park, San Francisco, and LA.
I made so many lifelong friends from across the world, which I would never have had the opportunity to meet if not for this amazing experience. Clíona
Clíona spent a year at St. Martin’s University in Washington.
