
Global Bachelor's Program in Belfast!
Queen’s University Belfast welcomes visiting Global Bachelor's students from George Washington University as part of our partnership. Ranked in the top 200 universities worldwide (THE Impact Rankings 2024), Queen’s offers an excellent academic experience.
Located in the vibrant capital of Belfast, the city is praised by Lonely Planet for its energy and youthful atmosphere. With easy access to Game of Thrones filming locations, caves, castles, and coastline, Belfast blends UK and Irish cultures, making Queen’s an ideal study-abroad destination. We look forward to welcoming you!Please read the below information carefully.

Please ensure you complete the following steps:
1. Complete the QUB Study Abroad Application Form, please be sure to select HAP2001 as your first preference.
2. The Study Abroad team will be in touch and will ask you to send your passport to them - ensure you do so at your earliest convenience.
3. You will receive an offer letter email, you MUST officially confirm your place with us to study at Queens. To do so, within your offer email please choose the option "I accept your offer and I will apply for a Visitor Visa for Study
4. Once we have fully processed your application you will receive a student number via email. Once you receive you receive your student number you must confirm your accommodation with us.

Get ready for Queen's!
Find more activities through our Pre-Semester Welcome Programme here.
Please see below details of the bespoke GWU Global Bachelor's Program welcome events.
Monday 8 September
9.00am - 10.00am - SA Irish Breakfast
10.00am - 12.15pm - Study Abroad Induction
12.15pm - 1.00pm - Lunch
1.00pm - 2.00pm - Campus Scavenger Hunt
2.00pm - 4.00pm - Table Quiz and Traditional Irish Céili
Tuesday 9 September
9.30am - 11.00am - Breakfast - Welcome GWU and School of HAPP Welcome
1.00pm - 2.00pm - City Hall, meet with Lord Mayor
1.45pm - 2.45pm - Tour of City Hall
3.00pm - 5.30pm - Academic Advisor meetings (Please attend your assigned slot)
Wednesday 10 September
9.00am - 1.00pm - Trip to Stormont
2.00pm - 5.30pm - Academic Advisor meetings (Please attend your assigned slot)
Thursday 11 September
9.30am - 1.00pm - Get involved at Queen's Flagship event
2.00pm - 5.00pm – Matriculation
Friday 12 September
10.00am - 12.00pm - Walking tour of Belfast
1:30pm - Finish - Ulster Museum's Troubles exhibit by curator Karen Logan
Saturday 13 September
TBC - All day tour to the North Coast with Brack Tours
Saturday 4 October – Trip to Derry / Londonderry
Friday 14 November – Trip to Hillsborough Castle

Students usually study three modules (classes) per semester. Modules are typically each worth 20 CATS points (10 ECTS/5-6 US credits), resulting in 60 CATS points per semester (30 ECTS/15-18 US credits) You will study one custom-made, compulsory module on the history and culture of Northern Ireland. Module name HAP2001. Study Abroad students can mix and match modules from any of our three faculties

Please choose the option that states 'My fees will be paid by an external sponsor'
You will then be asked to input GW's information and choose the amount to be paid which will be the full fee amount.

(please note that there are no towels provided so please bring your own)
The kitchen pack includes:
- 1 x White Ceramic Dinner Plate
- 1 x White Ceramic Side Plate
- 1 x White Ceramic Cereal Bowl
- 1 x White Ceramic Mug
- 1 x Glass
- 1 x Table Knife
- 1 x Table Fork
- 1 x Dessert Spoon
- 1 x Teaspoon
- 1 x Medium Saucepan and Lid
- 1 x Small Frying Pan
- 1 x Utensil Set
- 1 x Can Opener
- 1 x Kitchen Knife
- 1 x Oven Tray
- 1 x Chopping Board
- 1 x Tea Towel
A single bedding pack includes:
- Hollowfibre 10.5 tog duvet with soft-touch microfibre cover
- Hollowfibre 450g pillow with soft-touch microfibre cover
- Duvet cover
- Fitted sheet
- Pillowcase
- Quilted fitted mattress protector
- 10 x Plastic hangers

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.

To apply for your visa you can either do this in advance of your arrival or at the UK border. You may also require an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation).
For further information see the information from Immigration Support Service or contact them on immigration@qub.ac.uk.

You can book an appointment with the General Practitioner (GP) below:
Vitalis Health Private GP
58 Howard Street
BT1 6PJ Belfast, Northern Ireland
Primary Office Phone: 011 44 28 9691.3000
Email: info@vitalishealth.co.uk
If you are involved in an emergency or serious incident please notify a member of the Residential Life Team or security in BT1 who will notify the AHSS Abroad Team where appropriate.

Queen’s University is conveniently located in the heart of Belfast in Northern Ireland. Belfast is just a short flight from all other major UK cities, including London, Manchester and Edinburgh. Belfast is served by two airports, the George Best City Airport and Belfast International Airport. As Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom international students are advised to enter via a UK port of entry, where there are many connecting flights to Belfast from Great Britain and Europe.
For students from the USA or Canada your best option is to arrive at a Belfast airport (either direct or through a UK port of entry). If you arrive through Dublin, you can travel to Belfast. You must hold onto your boarding pass and transport ticket (bus/train) for evidence of your arrival date and should be aware that you may encounter issues if you fly in/out of Dublin again for weekend trips.
ARRIVING INTO BELFAST
-Value Cabs is the recommended taxi company if you plan to get a cab to the university. You can book your transport ahead of your journey.
-Translink is the name of our local transport company if you would prefer to get a bus from either airport you can book your tickets here.
ARRIVING INTO DUBLIN
-If you plan to travel to Dublin you can purchase a bus ticket from Dublin to Belfast here, we recommend you book this in advance
If you are arriving via the Republic of Ireland you MUST contact immigration@qub.ac.uk for advice.


- General questions ahssabroad@qub.ac.uk
- Study Abroad applications studyabroadapps@qub.ac.uk
- Accommodation accommodation@qub.ac.uk
- Visas immigration@qub.ac.uk
- Student Wellbeing studentwellbeing@qub.ac.uk