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N.U.in NORTHERN IRELAND CLASS OF 2025

Welcome to Queen’s University Belfast

Queen’s University Belfast is pleased to welcome visiting students from Northeastern University through the prestigious N.U.in Northern Ireland programme.

We hope you find the information here useful, which is designed to introduce you to studying abroad at Queen's. Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024), Queen’s University offers an excellent academic experience.

Belfast is also an energetic and vibrant capital city – just ask the experts at Lonely Planet who love the city for its energy, lively atmosphere, and ‘dynamic young population that keeps the city on trend.’ We know that you will have a fantastic start to your Northeastern University experience here in Belfast.

We look forward to welcoming you to campus in September!

Accommodation

As a Northeastern University student at Queen's University Belfast, you will be staying in Elms BT9 (Rowan).

Once you have registered for Queen’s, you will automatically be assigned a room in Rowan (you do not need to do anything!), and you will receive information on which flat and room you have been assigned to, in August.

Watch our video for a snapshot of Rowan, where you will be staying during your time here.

Visas/Immigration
Read below for full visa information

Before travelling to the UK, it is important that you check you have the correct immigration permission.  The type of permission you will need will depend if you are a non-visa national or a visa national. 

You can check if you need to apply for a visa in advance of travelling to the UK on the UK government website.

VISA GUIDE 2026

 

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Healthcare and Insurance
All Northeastern University students are required to have International Health Insurance when studying abroad.

Private Healthcare Providers and Emergency Contacts

For any other health & wellbeing-related issues, you can book an appointment with a General Practitioner (GP) or other medical specialist in a private practice. Please note that most GP doctors in the UK are part of the National Health Service. 

You will need to pay the provider directly, however, your insurance provider will reimburse all eligible medical expenses. Please read your insurance documentation carefully. 

Kingsbridge Private Hospital GP Service

VITALIS Health

Ulster Independent Clinic

If you are involved in an emergency or serious incident please notify a member of the Residential Life Team or security in BT9 who will notify the N.U.in Northern Ireland team here at Queen’s where appropriate.

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Learning at Queen's
Most modules (classes) will require the use of Canvas

Please access the Learning at Queen's for further learning and instructions on how to log in to Canvas and access the demo module. 

For further resources, please see the Canvas Training webpage.

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Student Life
The area surrounding our campus is the most vibrant district of Belfast.

When you’re on campus it’s easy to become a part of our thriving student community with over 200 clubs and societies for you to join. The Students’ Union is active in planning events and engaging with the student body, ensuring you’ll always have the opportunity to make the most of your time at Queen’s.

Click here for more information on Student Life at Queen's.

Musical instruments can be rented in Belfast from the following stores: 

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Access to money
It is important you arrive financially prepared for the first few weeks
As you will be staying in the UK for less than six months, you may find it difficult to open a UK bank account, therefore you may wish to look into other banking options like the below. Most retail outlets in the UK and Ireland may not accept Discover or American Express, please bring a Visa or MasterCard instead. Please note the University is not officially recommending use of these services but options to be considered include:
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Useful Contacts
Feel free to contact us with any questions you have!

 

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Emergency Contact Information
In times of an emergency

In the event of an emergency, please ring the Emergency Services on 999. You will have to state which service(s) you require, such as police, ambulance, fire and rescue services.

If you are involved in an emergency or serious incident, please notify a member of the Residential Life Team or security in Accommodation. In a non-emergency, call 101. 

Students who require immediate Wellbeing support can contact the following: 

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

Queen's Campus Security Contact information:

Telephone: 028 90 975099  Email: security@qub.ac.uk

 

24/7 Safety and Security at Queen's

The team monitors the CCTV, intruder alarm, and fire alarm systems, as well as managing the access control system and enforcing the car parking regulations. The Security Service is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all persons working, studying, and visiting the University campus. To download personal safety booklets, for details on how to stay safe on campus and for who to contact in an emergency, see below.

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