Hear from our American students on life at Queen's, why they chose to study in Belfast, and the unique experiences they have had since moving to Northern Ireland.
Life in Belfast and Northern Ireland
North Americans on Student Life in Belfast
"A lot of the places in Belfast are unlike anything else I've seen in my life and they're really wonderful to explore."
North Americans on Life in Northern Ireland
"Three words I would use to describe Northern Ireland would definitely be breathtaking, mystical and adventurous."
Hear more from our Postgraduate students
"If you want simultaneously to have a global experience and also feel deeply at home in a place that might not have been home before you came here, you should come to Queen's University."
Postgraduate StudyStudent Profiles
Marissa Piccolo – MA Global Security and Borders
"There certainly is a shared heritage between Northern Ireland and America which is just another reason people are excited to come here in addition to the academic offerings."
MA Global Security and BordersBrittany Marasciulo-Rivera – MA Creative Writing
"I have found a family and community in my course that I never thought I would ever have...being an international student in an international city was magic."
MA Creative WritingTessa Rendina – MA Conflict Transformation & Social Justice
Belfast is a great base for European travel. Take a look at American student Tessa's trips so far!
What our students say
“I decided on Queen's University Belfast because of the streamlined application process and all the factors that made Queen's stand out from the rest. The combination of a strong International Relations and Politics programme, abundant opportunities for study abroad and research, a supportive international student team, and the benefits of living in a smaller city with a lower cost of living made Queen's the best choice for me.”
Emily Scott, International Relations and Politics, Undergraduate Student, USA
“I was attracted to the Conflict MA at Queen’s, especially the interdisciplinary nature. I felt like Queen’s had great academic, professional, and social opportunities. Additionally, Queen’s is more affordable than many institutions which offer postgraduate programs in my home country and Belfast is a safe, affordable location.”
Corinn Olson, MA Conflict Transformation and Social Justice, Postgraduate Student, USA
