Academic support for postgraduate students can be accessed through The Graduate School.

The Graduate School offers a wide range of events to appeal to the postgraduate student community. This may include academic writing, presentation, employability and time management skills.

Students can normally book Graduate School training and events up to two weeks in advance, via MyFuture. 

Academic support for international Postgraduate Research students within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences can also be accessed by contacting the Faculty English Language Tutor, Justin O'Hagan.

Schools may also have student support officers or specific initiatives to help students with academic concerns. 

For support in dealing with Academic Offences or Academic Appeals, students should contact SU Advice.

Support for students with a disability is available through the Accessible Learning Support team (formerly Disability Services). This is to ensure all students have a level playing field in relation to their academic performance.

For support with accommodation issues, students can contact Queen's Accommodation and/or SU Advice.

It is also worth noting that QUB now has a partnership with Housing Hand to provide guarantors for students. There is a fee of around 5% of annual rent, subject to a minimum fee of £295.

Students can avail of free, impartial and confidential advice and support with complaints and conduct matters, including Fitness to Practise, from SU Advice.

We understand the financial burden many students face while studying, and appreciate that paid part time work is often necessary. Students can find out more about how the University can support them in part time work, including helping them find on-campus jobs here. Note that international students must be aware of the terms and conditions, and employment restrictions, of their visas. The Immigration Support Service can provide further advice on this.

Students who are experiencing employment issues can seek advice from SU Advice.

We recognise how difficult it can be for some of our students for whom English is not their first language. 

The University works in partnership with INTO Queen's to deliver support via the Academic English Service to Undergraduate and Postgraduate international students. This service offers generic and tailored English and Academic Skills programmes at individual or School level. Individual consultations can be booked here (note that a student login may be required).

In addition, English language and academic skills support for international Postgraduate Research students within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences can be accessed by contacting the Faculty English Language Tutor, Justin O'Hagan. 

Queen's students can sign up to Blackbullion - a free online learning platform created to help students get to grips with all things money related. It’s filled with animations, articles, blogs and quizzes covering different money focused ‘pathways’ all designed to empower students to make more informed financial decisions.

Students can use their Queen's email address to sign up for free, selecting 'Queen's Students' Union' as their institution.

Information on Student Finance (fees and funding) is available here.

In addition, information on the Student Support Fund and University Financial Assistance Fund is available here.

Students seeking money advice are strongly encouraged to contact SU Advice.

Students who are struggling with their health and/or wellbeing should be encouraged to contact the Student Wellbeing Service for support. They offer daily drop-in sessions, one-to-one consultations, events and self-help resources, and can also help students access counselling services if the student feels that might be helpful. Staff members can refer a student to the Student Wellbeing Service here.

Details of emergency wellbeing support services are available here and below. 

• Inspire – (24/7 helpline – Freephone) – 0808 800 0016 (Wellbeing Support)
• Lifeline – (24/7 helpline – Freephone) – 0808 808 8000 (Crisis Support)
• Samaritans - 116 123 (national line) (Listening Ear)

Students requiring crisis or emergency attention should call 999 or attend their local Emergency Department