Studying in a new country can seem a daunting prospect, however, Queen’s University is committed to looking after students’ welfare and provides a number of support services to help international students.
International Student Support
International Student Support has special responsibility for looking after and supporting international students before their arrival and helping you adjust to a new way of life when you arrive in the UK. The team will be delighted to hear from you before you arrive and are happy to answer any questions you might have and as often as you want to ask! Please do not worry about asking lots of questions as they want to help you avoid any problems or issues.
Visit the International Student Support website.
Visa and immigration advice
The International Students Advisers offer specialist visa and immigration advice for prospective international students and also to registered Queen’s students who need to extend their visas.
Please see the International Student Support website for further information.
Contact the International Student Support Office by email at iss@qub.ac.uk.
International Students’ Orientation Programme
International Student Support organises a five-day orientation programme in mid September, prior to the start of the first semester. This falls within the overall Welcome and Orientation period for all new students to Queen’s. A four-day orientation programme for international students is held in late January.
The orientation programme has proved to be very popular as it gives students the opportunity to meet staff from the International Student Support Office, academic staff, Students’ Union representatives and, of course, fellow students.
The programme includes tours of the University’s academic and recreational facilities and the city of Belfast. Students will also be given advice on adjusting to university academic study, life in university accommodation, living expenses and local immigration requirements.
Welcome and Transfer service
Prior to the orientation programme a ‘Welcome and Transfer’ service is provided at Belfast International Airport, George Best Belfast City Airport and at the Elms Student Village. Free transportation is provided on certain days from the airports for all new international students.
Further information and a registration form for the International Students' Orientation Programme and the Meet and Greet Service is available on the International Student Support Office website.
