Congratulations on your offer to study at Queen's! Here are the next steps you should take in your journey to Queen's:
Your Next Steps
Learn about your next steps based on the type of offer you have below. Once you've read through your checklist, scroll down to learn more about each step in detail.
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Conditional:
- Accept your offer
- Send any outstanding documentation requested in your offer letter to intl.admissions@qub.ac.uk
- Make your deposit
- Apply for scholarships
- Apply for accommodation
- Apply for your CAS and Visa
- Attend our upcoming webinar: Understanding VISA and CAS processes for North American Offer Holders: 30 April
- Join our communities and connect with current students or link in with other offerholders on Instagram
- Unconditional:
- Accept your offer
- Make your deposit
- Apply for scholarships
- Apply for accommodation
- Apply for your CAS and Visa
- Attend our upcoming webinar: Understanding VISA and CAS processes for North American Offer Holders: 30 April
- Join our communities and connect with current students or link in with other offerholders on Instagram
ACCEPT YOUR OFFER
Your first step is to accept your offer on the Queen's Portal.
We can't wait to meet with you and go over any questions you may have about next steps after receiving your offer from Queen's!
We will be in several cities across North America over the next few months. If we will not be in your city, but you would like to meet virtually, please email us to set up an appointment.
After you have decided to accept your offer to study at Queen's, you will need to pay your program deposit.
The deposit amount and payment instructions can be found in your admissions offer letter. If you have any questions around making this payment please reach out to our team at northamerica@qub.ac.uk
We understand that funding your degree requires significant financial commitment.
At Queen's, we aim to offer scholarship opportunities to students to help make their studies more affordable. We offer several generous scholarship opportunities that are specifically for International Students and North American Students. Learn more about the different awards available and how to apply for them if you are eligible.
Queen's University Belfast guarantees a spot in university housing for all International Students in their first year with us.
Applications for the 2026-27 academic year open up in early February 2026 with a closing deadline of 30 June. Applications are advised as early as possible for best chances of receiving your room preference and can be made as soon as you receive an offer of admission. You can start doing your research on which accommodation options are a best fit for you now by visiting the Accommodation website.
Here are some additional resources to help you on your journey to Queen's:
- CAS and Visa Explained - Your guide to the CAS and Visa process in the UK
- International Student e-Learning Modules - Optional modules to help you prepare for life at Queen's and in Northern Ireland!
- My Queen's - Get your university life off to a great start with everything you need to know including checklists and guides for pre-arrival and settling onto campus as well as a downloadable Queen’s Online App
- Money Matters with guidance on tuition fees and payment and budgeting. There is also more information here on US Loans and help with applying for Canadian Federal or Provincial Loans
- Join our communities and connect with current students or link in with other offerholders on Instagram
Belfast is a vibrant city with lots to offer for everyone.
From it's international food and cafe scene to it's brilliant music and performing arts shows, to it's historic museums, there is always something new to explore and learn about right at your doorstep. And that's just in Belfast proper. Hop on a quick local bus or train line to connect with the rugged beauty of Northern Ireland's mountains, woods, and world famous North Coast as well. Learn about some of our students' favorite experiences in Belfast and take a tour using the links below.
HEAR FROM OUR NORTH AMERICAN STUDENTS
From first impressions to planning for the future; get an insight into postgraduate student life at Queen's from some of our North American students.