The flight will leave from Beijing on 9 September 2021 and/or 24 September 2021.

The University will arrange two flights, subject to demand. If there is insufficient demand, the University reserves the right to move all students to the flight departing 24 September 2021.

Further detail on flight timing will be made available soon.

If students take the Queen’s Charter Flight on 9 September 2021, arriving to Belfast on 10 September, they will be required to quarantine from 11-20 September 2021 inclusive. Your students can commence their programme online until they have completed their quarantine period.

If students take the Queen’s Charter Flight on 24 September 2021, arriving to Belfast on 25 September, they will be required to quarantine from 26 September - 5 October 2021 inclusive. They can commence their programme online until they have completed their quarantine period.

To accommodate students who may be completing their quarantine period, the programme will consist of virtual elements so the students can still participate.

As per current UK government guidelines, for amber list countries, student are required to take a COVID-19 test up to 3 days before flight departure.  They are required to provide evidence of the test in order to board the flight.  Students will need to show a negative test result when they arrive in the UK, including if you are returning home. It is the responsibility of the students to check the latest government guidelines.

The airline carrier and aircraft:

• China flights - Qatar Airways, Boeing 777

There will a refuelling stop in Doha but students will not leave the aircraft, nor will other passengers board.

All students who currently hold an offer for Queen’s and INTO Queen’s, and who meet the conditions associated with their offer. The flight is also open to current students returning to Belfast to start their next academic year.

The cost to each student will be:

• £939 (GBP), one-wa If students wish to fly on the Queen’s Charter Flight, they should register and pay on the portal by 11.59pm (China Time) on Sunday 18^th July 2021.

Students may bring up to 3 pieces of luggage, 2 x 25kg check in pieces and 1 x 10kg hand luggage. 60kg is maximum weight limit per passenger.

UK Border Control will check student visas and other necessary documents as required for entering the UK. Students will be received at Belfast International Airport by University staff and will be transported directly to University accommodation as part of the Queen’s Charter Flight package - no additional cost is payable.  For students not planning to stay in University accommodation, please refer to the next question. 

No additional cost is payable - all students will be transported directly to University accommodation (or the University campus for those not staying in University accommodation) as part of the Queen’s Charter Flight package.  

As per current UK government guidance, students are required to quarantine. They can do so at their Belfast address (Queen’s accommodation or private accommodation).  If students are staying in Queen’s Accommodation for the rest of the year, their stay in quarantine will be free of charge.

Students not staying in University accommodation will be transported directly to the University campus as part of the Queen’s Charter Flight package. They will then be supported by University staff to arrange a taxi to ensure they arrive at their accommodation. Most accommodation is within a short walking distance of the University campus.

No, student places are non-transferable.  

Unfortunately, due to limited places, priority will be given to students only. Should this change, the University will update. 

Refunds will be offered exclusively in the following cases:

• Where a student visa application has been rejected within 2 weeks of the flight departure date. Student must inform Queen’s a minimum of 72 hours before the flight is due to depart.
• Where a student has undertaken Pre-Sessional English with INTO QUB in the summer period 2021 and has failed to meet the English Language conditions associated with their offer.
• Where a student has undertaken another English Language preparation programme, and failed to meet the English Language conditions associated with their offer. Evidence of the test results must be provided no later than two weeks before flight departure date. (For avoidance of doubt, please note that evidence of tests taken prior to flight booking date will not be accepted for the purposes of a refund request).
• Flights are not transferable under any circumstances. 

If a student is pursuing the Pre Sessional English programme with QUB, and does not meet the English Language conditions of their offer, they will be eligible for a refund.  Last year, the progression rate from the Pre Sessional English programme to Queen’s was 100% so we are confident that students will be successful. In the event that a student does not meet the English Language conditions of their offer, they are entitled to a full refund of the amount paid. In this case, the student would be required to provide evidence of the English Language test result.

If a student is pursuing another English Language programme and is unsuccessful, the student is not eligible for a refund. Evidence of the test results must be provided no later than two weeks before flight departure date. (For avoidance of doubt, please note that evidence of tests taken prior to flight booking date will not be accepted for the purposes of a refund request).

Where a student visa application has been rejected within 2 weeks of the flight departure date, students will be entitled to a refund. Students must inform Queen’s a minimum of 72 hours before the flight is due to depart.

Students are advised to ensure that they have allowed sufficient time for visa processing. Refunds will not be issued for students who have not been able to get their visa in time.

If a student is planning to enter an undergraduate or postgraduate research programme, no deposit is required. The CAS will be issued once the student holds an unconditional offer and has returned their CAS assessment form to cas.info@qub.ac.uk

If a student is planning to enter a postgraduate Master’s programme, they are required to pay £2500 to get the CAS. If they have already paid a deposit, they should deduct the amount paid already from the £2500 requirements. The CAS will be issued once the student holds an unconditional offer, has paid their deposit and has returned their CAS assessment form to cas.info@qub.ac.uk

The sooner a student pays the deposit, the faster they will have their CAS. The CAS will only be issued once the student holds an unconditional offer, has paid their deposit and has returned their CAS assessment form to cas.info@qub.ac.uk. There is no specific deadline but if a student plans to join the Queen’s Charter Flight, we would strongly recommend that they complete the necessary steps as soon as possible to ensure sufficient turnaround time of their visa.

Students are advised to ensure that they have allowed sufficient time for visa processing. Expedited options are available including a 5 day service and a 24 hour service.

PSE students are not required to pay a deposit since they are already undertaking an INTO Queen’s programme which will finish on w/c 23 August 2021 – CAS for PSE students will be issued when they have fulfilled the English Language conditions of their offer.