FAQs
Some questions you may have:
1. Am I eligible to study at Queen's?
2. What type of courses do you provide?
3. How much will it all cost?
4. Are there any scholarships available?
5. How do I pay my fees?
6. Where will I live?
7. Is there help with my English?
8. What is the weather like?
9. What are the cultural differences like?
10. Is it safe to study on this island?
11. Can I work while I am living in Northern Ireland?
12. Can I work in Northern Ireland with my current nursing qualification?
13. Can I stay and work in Northern Ireland when my studies have finished?
14. How do I get a visa for study in Northern Ireland?
15. If I have further questions who can I contact?
1. Am I eligible to study at Queen’s?
Please see International Students Overview
Candidates with any queries about the acceptability of their qualifications may wish to contact the Admissions Office (e-mail: admissions@qub.ac.uk), giving detailed information about their academic background, before submitting their application.
2. What type of courses do you provide?
Please see our Courses information.
Please see International Students Overview.
4. Are there any scholarships available?
Please see International Students Overview.
Please see International Students Overview.
Assistance in finding accommodation during a study programme can be obtained from the Student Accommodation Office.
7. Is there help with my English?
The University has an excellent English Language Support Unit (ELSU). A range of English Language, English Writing and Study Skills courses is currently available or can be provided subject to appropriate demand. Special English Language Summer Schools are also provided.
Every full-time international student at Queen's is entitled to attend a semester-long English Language course in the English Language Support Unit, which normally comprises around two hours per week. International Students are initially given a free test of language competence at the beginning of the first semester and then allocated to a beginners, intermediate or advanced course as appropriate.
Pre-sessional courses of three, six or twelve weeks are also available for students who need to improve their English before commencing their academic studies. Longer courses can also be arranged.
Details of the costs can be obtained from the English Language Support Unit (ELSU) (Int Tel: +44 28 9097 5373) or via the International Office.
8. What is the weather like?
Please see the BBC's weather guide.
9. What are the cultural differences like?
Please see Culture Shock information produced by the UKCOSA.
10. Is it safe to study on this island?
Please see advice from Discover Northern Ireland.
11. Can I work while I am living in Northern Ireland?
Please see the Government website: UK Visas: Guidance - Students.
12. Can I work in Northern Ireland with my current nursing qualification?
The School of Nursing does not currently offer an adaptation programme for international nurses wishing to register and practice in the United Kingdom. Any interested person who wishes to work as a nurse in the UK will require permanent registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC). This usually requires a 6 month supervised placement in a British hospital or approved healthcare organisation. Any nurse applying for permanent registration must do so directly to the NMC. It is the responsibility of the individual nurse to arrange their own practice placement. For further information please contact the NMC Overseas Registration Department (Int Tel: +44 020 7333 9333) or visit the NMC website: www.nmc-uk.org.
13. Can I stay and work in Northern Ireland when my studies have finished?
Please see the Government website: UK Visas: Guidance - Work Permit Holders.
14. How do I get a visa for study in Northern Ireland?
You should first apply for a place to study at Queen's University by contacting the International Office.
For full details of how and where to apply for a visa go to the Government's advice page at UK Visas: Guidance - Students.
15. If I have further questions who can I contact?
Please contact the International Office.
