Third year Medicine student Manya lists the key reasons why she decided to pursue her studies at Queen's!

Reflecting on 15 transformative months at Queen's, filled with values, memories, and people.

Lebanese PG student Ghada takes us through the highs and lows of submitting her first assignment as a Master's student at Queen's.

MA History graduate Niamh provides a snapshot of her life as a postgrad student at Queen's!

Read about PG student Sharon's journey from art school, to pursuing a career in graphic design, to becoming a mature student at Queen's studying Software Development!

MSc Management student Sai Sree discusses how she navigates postgraduate student life by embracing flexibility and self-care!

Third year Medicine student Manya takes us through a typical structure of her week at Queen's!

French and International Relations student Jadzia discusses her experience so far of studying abroad in France!

PG student Madhurya delves into the main differences between studying Data Analytics and Business Analytics at Queen's; and offers some advice on choosing the right path for your postgraduate studies.

The transition to university, especially in a new country, might be daunting and overwhelming. However, at Queen's University Belfast, there is a pathway that can make it smoother for international students.

Whether you've recently thrown your graduation cap in the air or you're contemplating where a law degree can take you, Law and Technology student Rushikesh provides some guidance on the complex landscape of legal careers.

Hear from some of our Chemistry and Biomedical students about the realities of working in a lab environment; and check out their top tips for starting your first lab position.

Astrophysics student Lauren was one of 25 students from across the world that were given the chance to explore the theory and advancements in quantum technologies in Gdansk, Poland this past summer. Read all about her experience below!

Law and Technology student Rushikesh breaks down the current scholarship and funding options for law students at Queen's.

Are you a natural problem solver who thrives in challenging environments? If so, the hackathon is your chance to showcase the skills honed through coursework and past experiences.

Find out what prompted Mehak to make the move from the UAE to Belfast to study Medicine at Queen's.

If an exam went worse than expected, or you would have liked to have done better, you are not alone!

Master's student Isabella recently visited Belgium as part of a trip organised by the Queen's School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics. Read all about her experience below!

While scrolling through the various Politics courses on UCAS in my last year of high school, the Queen's page stood out. From early on in school, I knew that I wanted to attend a university abroad that had a strong focus on international appeal.

Business Management student Connie discusses what led her to choosing Queen's via UCAS and moving to Belfast from the Republic of Ireland.

MSc Business Analytics student Madhurya documents her journey as one of only 15 students selected for this year's Common Purpose Leadership Programme at Queen's Business School.

PG student Isa lists spots in and around the Queen's campus she's currently visiting to work on her dissertation over the summer!

Psychology student Leah describes her experience of participating in the Pathway Opportunity Programme at Queen's, which gives students the chance to study a little of their chosen subject on campus in order to prepare them for the transition to uni.

Studying a course you love at university can be challenging but rewarding. But what about studying a course you don't love and want to change? ROI student Sarah shares her experience of changing from Biomedical Science to Human Biology.

With enrolment and registration on the horizon, GB student Charlotte shares some advice on how to choose the best modules within your course.

After more than ten years of working in software testing, Romanian student George is currently pursuing his passion for music and sound design at Queen's. Read his story below!

Luyao describes her weekly schedule as a PhD student within the Centre for Translation and Interpreting at Queen's.

Worried about OSCEs and don’t know where to start? 2nd year medical student Radhika shares her top OSCE revision tips!

Being a business management student is extremely fulfilling, action-packed, and fun. My course contains such a variety of modules, so no two days are the same.

Architecture student Yashani gives an overview of her course at Queen's, including a typical timetable, the course structure and its facilities.

Indian PG student Rushikesh explains in detail how international students can overcome any difficulties in adapting to a new academic environment at Queen's.

Law and Technology student Rushikesh advises on how to choose your major and how the decision can influence your career trajectory and earning potential.

Second-year medical student Radhika shares 5 reasons why she chose to study Medicine at Queen’s University Belfast.

The inside scoop of a random Wednesday at university…

Colombian student Isabella recently attended a formal hosted by the School of History, Anthroplogy, Philosophy and Politics. Check out her recap of the night below!

MSc Business Analytics student Madhurya shares her experience of her course at Queen's Business School.

Deciding where I’d go next in my academic journey seemed daunting, but ultimately Queen's University Belfast was the place for me.

Facing exams or assignments can be intimidating and stressful. Final year medical student Kathryn is here to share her essentials for studying at uni - and they may not all be what you expect…

“I chose to move to Belfast and study at Queen's University for its unique postgraduate conversion course in psychology, tailored for students transitioning from different academic backgrounds."

Hola amigos! My name is Éadaoin and I’m here to share my top tips on elevating your language skills as a language student at Queen’s.

Find out what led Canadian student Dallas to make the big move to Belfast and study Law at Queen's!

Ever wondered what it's like to study Chemical Engineering at Queen's University? Htoo takes us through a typical day as an undergraduate student below.

Although everyone's time on placement is slightly varied based on which specialty they are studying at any given time, medicine student Hiya shows what a typical week looks like while on peripheral placement. 

Trying to balance part-time work, household utilities, mental and physical wellbeing and studying can be challenging! Here is a typical Monday for a Human Biology student.

Interested in learning how the Medicine course at Queen's is structured? Medical student Jane Lai gives insight into clinical years at Queen’s and how she finds time to relax in between her busy schedule.

Medicine school doesn’t have to be complicated! Here are 5 handy tips on how to ace your first year of medicine!

Exam and assignment season is undoubtedly one of the most stressful times of the year - third year Broadcast Production student Eliza is here to help you deal with the workload positively and productively.

2023 saw international medical electives make a comeback for Queen’s medics. Having just returned from her own, final year student Kathryn shares how she and friends planned 4 weeks at a hospital in Vietnam.

Embarking on a Master of Science in Marketing is a thrilling journey that combines rigorous academic pursuits with real-world practical applications. Rosa summarises what a typical week looks like for an MSc Marketing student.

Making the leap from undergraduate to postgraduate study can be a challenge. If you’re a prospective postgraduate student, here are some things to expect when beginning your new education journey...

Balancing your academic career with your personal life can be challenging, particularly when you're a parent and studying a full-time degree. Patrina discusses how she manages the pressures of being a student parent.

Navigating your first year of medical school doesn’t have to be hard! Here are 5 things Radhika learnt as a first-year medical student.

When calling a university during the Clearing process, you can expect to be asked a variety of questions to assess your suitability for the available course. Here are some common questions you may encounter.

There are many reasons to go through Clearing. Perhaps you’ve chosen to decline your offers, or you missed out on your grades. No matter, Clearing has many options for you. Read our top tips for mastering the Clearing process below.

Finding a balance between studying and relaxing can be difficult, but looking after your wellbeing throughout the academic year is vital. PhD student Philip provides top tips for maintaining a healthy student life during postgraduate studies.

What does a placement in surgery entail for medical students? Patrick Seán Doherty details a week in the life of a Year 3 student at Queen's.

University is the perfect time to to explore learning or improving a foreign language. French and Spanish student Zoe has listed all the great resources at Queen's to help you brush up on your skills whether you're studying a language or not!

Thinking of studying Management at Queen's? Check out Keerthana's great video!

Starting Medical School, be that straight from high school or a previous degree, can be a huge change, and it’s sometimes hard to know what to expect. Blogger Hiya is here to give you an idea of a typical week for her.

Ever wondered what it's like on a medicine placement? Join Medical Student Kathryn as she takes you through a typical week on placement.

"A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and was honestly the best experience in my life" - Hear from James about his Study Abroad experience in the USA!

So you're going on your first nursing placement...Second year nursing students Patrina and Megan have put together a super useful list of everything you need to remember!

Placement truly is where you learn your nursing craft, but it can be terrifying if you don’t know what to expect. Make sure you're prepared with Nursing students Megan and Patrina's amazing guide to placements!

Everything you ever wanted to know about studying Medicine at Queen's, answered by Fourth Year Medical Student Jane Lai.

Ever wondered what it's like to be a Computer Science Student at Queen's? Indonesian student Fannya's created this video just for you!

Considering Politics at Queen's? Join Charlotte on her busiest day on campus as she takes you to all her lectures, trampolining and to the gym!

Finding your footing in the first year isn’t always easy, so Hiya has put together a list of a few apps that could help organise your time and notes.

Interested in studying Actuarial Science and Risk Management at Queen’s? First year Indonesian blogger Keziah shares a glimpse of her day-to-day life as an Actuarial Science student!

Join American Student Molly Elspas as she takes us through a day in her life as a Public History Masters student at Queen's

Are you trying to decide which subject to apply for? We asked the experts (current students) to give you the tips which helped them decide. After all, they’ve been there, done that and got the t-shirt. Literally.

Cost of living, travel times and the need to break free after the lockdowns helped Beth decide to come to Belfast. Read her story here...

Interested in coming to study Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at a Russell Group University in the UK? Check out Veronica's blog about a day in her life!

Worried that studying medicine equals constant study and no social life? Not at Queen's! Check out Disha's blog on her expectations of being a medicine student at Queen's versus the reality.

Deciding where to go to university is HARD. There are a lot of factors to consider. So, we have boiled it down to 5 of the best questions to ask yourself, to help you make the right decision for you.

Curious as to how exactly an Accounting student at Queen's spends a typical day? Check out Suzanne's blog to find out!

What does studying Geography at Queen's look like? Join undergraduate student blogger Charlotte to get an insight on what her daily schedule looks like.

Interested in Physics but not really sure what that entails at University level? Join second year physics student Lauren as she takes you through a typical week for her.

Ever wondered what an MBA is really like? Read why Aakanksha chose to come to Queen's for her MBA and what her day looks like as a student in Belfast.

Ever wondered what studying music at university is really like? Well wonder no more, third year music student Hannah is here to tell you all about it!

Join Egyptian student Reham Lasheen as she takes us through a day in her life as a Public Health student at Queen's.

Medical student Kathryn gives her best advice on keeping motivated to study as the term goes on.

Join Niamh for a look at a day in her life as a Media and Broadcast Production Master’s student on a busy Thursday.

4th year student Kathryn shares her daily routine in the hospitals, and shares tips on how to make the most of your placement, whatever it looks like!

When you start university it's hard to know what to expect. Here's student blogger Claire Ford with her expectations and how they matched up with reality.

When you start studying at university, one of the big questions is how to get the most out of the content you're taught. In this blog, Patrick writes about how to get the most out of every lecture.

Northern Irish student Olivia is here to tell you why she chose Queen's for her nursing degree.

South Korean student Rebecca Lee talks about why she chose to come to Queen's to study Pharmacy.

From choosing a course to accepting feedback, Nigerian student Happiness has some tips for International students on how to get the most out of your time at Queen's.

Are you thinking about studying abroad but can't seem to make up your mind? Here are some reasons you should study abroad for either your whole degree or even just a semester!

Considering studying medicine in the UK? Canadian Medical student Manasa has some top tips and advice on how to make the best application possible.

Interested in studying Computer Science at Queen's? Hear all about a day in the life of a student on the course from our GB blogger Tobias.

South Korean student Seohyun Lee has created an illustrated day in her life as a Pharmacy student at Queen's. Take a look!

Curious about studying Inclusion and Special Needs Education at Queen's? Hear all about a day in the life of a student on the course from our American blogger Allison.

Considering studying Medicine at Queen's? Canadian student Manasa Ramakrishna has provided a sneak peek at a day in the life of a Medical Student.

See more than the library walls with Tessa's guide to hidden gem study spots around campus and beyond.

Day-to-day student life can vary greatly depending on your course, here's Caitlin with a little insight into a day in the life of a Biomedical Science student.

Starting Medical School, a big worry can be how to tackle exams. In this Patrick shares some tips he wishes he had known when he started.

Ciara Ashley from Liverpool is a first-year Anthropology student and this is a day in her life as a student at Queen’s.

Undertaking a master’s degree can be daunting so here are some tips Andrea wishes she had known when starting her master’s!

Irene Pathan from India is in her first year at Queen’s studying Business Management. She's written this blog to tell you what her life at Queen’s is really like.

Are you starting your A Levels this September and interested in becoming a student at Queen’s University Belfast? Check out Georgia's blog on the Pathway Opportunity Programme.

Mollie tells us why you don't need to go to a specialised school to study film - you can find everything you need at Queen's.

Join Patrick as he takes us through a day in the life of a second year medicine student at Queen's.

Hear from Emmet Campbell, who completed the first two years of his FD Biological Sciences degree at Belfast Met, and then progressed directly into Year 2 of BSc Microbiology at Queen’s.

Considering an MA in Creative Writing at Queen's? Ross McDonald writes about his experiences of the course.

Queen’s students talk about how the new learning environment and some of the challenges.

From getting creative in the design studio to munching on takeaway in halls, Queen's Architecture student Sara Sokolowska-Katzer takes you on a virtual tour through her week.

In the age of big data, Master’s student Sneha Parajuli explains why her Master’s at Queen’s is giving her the career edge.

Business Analytics is a trending course right now, but management graduate Suvekshya Dhunganai wasn’t sure she had the tech skills to code (Narrator: She was wrong.)

Borders are a hot topic these days (Brexit, anyone?) and as Master’s student Marissa Piccolo explains, it’s incredibly rewarding to study some of the greatest challenges facing us all.

International MA student Daniel Gonzalez gives us a sneak peek into his day.

Hannah is here to give you the inside track on Biomedical Science and Human Biology at Queen's...

Introverts, there is where you come into your own

Starting university can be daunting for everyone, but our guest blogger, Severine Robert, has some top tips to get you off to a flying start.

Victoria Brown is making the leap from undergrad to postgrad and gives you the scoop on why she chose to stay at Queen's for an MA in Film.

Queen’s alumni actor Karen Hassan has starred in hit shows like Hollyoaks and The Fall. She explains how her experience at Queen’s was instrumental to her success.

Queen’s alumna Sara Venning is the CE of NI Water – one of the top five most successful companies in Northern Ireland. She explains how her experience at Queen’s was instrumental to her success.

Bernadette Collins, MEng Engineering (2009), has forged an exciting career in Formula 1, joining McLaren Racing graduate scheme before her most recent post as a Senior Strategy Engineer at Force India.

Michael O’Hagan, BSc Geography (2005) is a hydrographer for Melbourne Water in Australia

At peak times the McClay can be a little more crowded than usual. But don’t despair! There are plenty of places, in and around Queen’s, which can provide a haven for productivity.

Ever wondered what University life is like? Student vlogger Sian McQuillan is back to give us a glimpse at what she gets up to at University.

Do you have any questions about studying at Queen's? Student vlogger Sian McQuillan is here with an FAQ guide to give you all the information you need about studying here.

Exam pressure is real. But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Don’t believe us? We asked our students what their biggest tips for exam success were.

A joint honours can double your skillset, but does it double your workload? Not with these work-balancing tips from Law/Spanish undergraduate Trisha Ong.

One hall, two tents and lots of students! Graduation Week is a huge celebration of talent as final year students prepare to take their first step into the world outside of University. But you might be surprised what happens behind the scenes!

Step out of your comfort zone and begin a challenging journey, says MBA student Shreya Mohal.

From a typical timetable to what happens inside the lecture theatre, Peter Moor reveals what it’s like to be an English student at Queen’s.

Six hours of class a week does not mean it's easy, okay?

Thinking about studying English at Queen's? Peter is sharing his tips on what to expect from your first year and how to get the most out of your studies.

A languages degree at Queen's is a blend of language and grammar, enhancing your appreciation of culture, and giving you an insight into a new way of life. Plus with the year abroad in the third year, the world is yours to explore.

As a first-year dental student last year, Tejinder was not completely sure of what she was signing up for so she has created a guide to Dentistry at Queen’s for anyone interested in the course.

Now in her second year as a dental student, Tejinder is sharing a guide to Dentistry at Queen’s for anyone interested in the course.

Managing a busy university schedule is one of the biggest challenges of student life. Tejinder is here to share her advice for keeping ahead of class work and getting the best results from studying.

The secret to a good University project or essay is making sure you have relevant sources to back up your points. Carmen is sharing her favourite places to start with when she's searching for academic resources.

Malaysian Student Blogger, Liang shows you what it like is to be a law student at Queen’s University Belfast.

Trying to work on multiple assignments? Deadlines months can be very taxing especially if you know you need to produce your best work. Jia Xin is here to share her ways of dealing with multiple assignments.

Liang, a Final Year Law Student reveals what are several of his favourite things studying Queen’s University Belfast.

From starting her day the zen way to staying on top of current affairs, MA student Shuk Kuen Yau ('Yumi') from Hong Kong explains how she fits everything in to just 24 little hours.