Trinity University Programme in Belfast!
Queen’s University Belfast welcomes visiting students from Trinity University - San Antonio, Texas. Ranked in the top 200 globally (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024), Queen’s offers an outstanding academic experience in a vibrant and dynamic city.
Belfast, a lively capital with a thriving student population, is known for its energy, culture, and easy accessibility. From exploring Game of Thrones filming locations to discovering caves, castles, and coastline, there’s plenty to experience - all within an hour’s drive. As a university located in Northern Ireland, Queen’s provides a unique blend of UK and Irish cultures, along with a supportive and engaging campus environment. We look forward to welcoming you to Queen’s University Belfast!VIEW OUR BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS
Application Process
Please ensure you complete the following steps:
Please ensure you complete the following steps:
1. Complete the QUB Study Abroad Application Form, please be sure to select AEL2033 and ENG2103 as your first preferences.
2. The Study Abroad team may 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.
Visa Information
If you are studying for less than six months, you can apply for a Visitor Visa for Study, this allows a 6 month max study period.
The process at the UK border (i.e. the airport) for USA passport holders that are studying in the UK for less than 6 months and planning to apply for visitor permission at Heathrow airport on arrival into the UK is as follows.
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Healthcare and Insurance
All Trinity University students are required to have International Health Insurance when 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.
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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 BT9 who will notify the AHSS Abroad Team where appropriate.
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
QUB Campus Security Contact information:
Telephone: 028 90 975099 Email: security@qub.ac.uk
Please visit the Campus Safety Guide for more information.
Useful Contacts
Feel free to contact us with any questions you have!
- General questions ahssabroad@qub.ac.uk
- Accommodation accommodation@qub.ac.uk
- Visas immigration@qub.ac.uk
- Student Wellbeing studentwellbeing@qub.ac.uk
- Chaplains and Religious Representatives
Accommodation
As a Trinity University student at QUB you will be staying in Elms BT9.
Elms BT9 is a purpose-built accommodation facility for students, offering a range of modern, comfortable and secure accommodation. Set in a leafy residential area, this modern village style residence is located just 10 minutes walk from the University campus and 30 minutes walk from Belfast city centre.
Rooms are all single occupancy with shared bathroom facilities, located in low rise accommodation blocks of three floors with a common room, kitchen and television available on each floor.
Included in your accommodation is a kitchen/bedding combined pack with contents as below:
Transport from the Airport
How to get to campus
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.
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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.
Fees
When completing registration, under the fees payment section:
Please choose the option that states 'My fees will be paid by an external sponsor'
You will then be asked to input Trinity University's information and choose the amount to be paid which will be the full fee amount.
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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