Before you make your application to study at Queen's you will need to decide on the modules you wish to take, The Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Module List can be found here. 

Please contact ahssabroad@qub.ac.uk if you have any queries about your modules. Remember to check with your home institution to ensure the modules are suitable for credit transfer. 

Our Global Opportunities Team are the admissions team at Queen's and will process your application to study with us. The usual deadline to apply for Fall study is the start of June and for Spring study the deadline will be the start of October. Once you have chosen your modules, please visit here to make your application.

Please note you may receive an email requesting additional paperwork as part of the automated application process. Please see the Additional Paperwork section below for guidance for in relation to this.

Following the submission of your application to study with us the Admissions team at Queen's require some additional paperwork before they can issue your offer to study. 

For partner students, your home university contact will submit this paperwork to the Admissions team at QUB on your behalf.

• An official academic transcript of the courses taken at your home university
• An academic reference from a professor who can comment on your academic performance to date
• A copy of your passport (personal details/photo page)

Email documentation as soon as possible after you submit your application to your home university's contact. If you have any questions please email AHSSabroad@qub.ac.uk

Once your paperwork has been submitted to the Admissions team at Queen's, you will receive an offer letter by email which you will be asked to accept. Your offer letter will also include information on housing, visas and other relevant arrival information. You should accept this as soon as possible. Please note you can still withdraw to study at Queen's anytime up until term starts and will not be charged.

You will receive information about applying for a visa to study in the UK with your offer letter. Most semester study abroad students (less than six months) study under the Visitor Visa for Study. More information is found here
Your citizenship will usually determine your option. The Admissions team at Queen's will issue the immigration document you require to study with us.

Please note only our Immigration team at Queen's can provide you with visa advice. If you have any queries contact immigration@qub.ac.uk

Once you are issued your Queen's student number from the Admissions team, please read the below information then complete the accommodation application form here.

All QUB accommodation is self catering, which means you have facilities to cook your own meals, with a host of local supermarkets and stores nearby. Or if you prefer to eat out there are plentiful cafes and restaurants to explore! All accommodation comes inclusive of utility bills, high speed internet and 24/7 on site safety team.

The first pre departure workshop with the Queen's team will be two months prior to arrival. Dates will be confirmed via your home institution. 

More details on getting to Queen's can be found here. 

Please note that if you are studying on a Visitor Visa for Study you should enter via a UK port of entry only; ie. NOT the Republic of Ireland. Please contact our Visa and Immigration team for further information E: immigration@qub.ac.uk 

The team in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS Abroad) will send you weekly updates on the lead up to your arrival to help prepare you for studying at Queen's.

Please keep an eye to your email for these updates and you will also have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

The second pre departure workshop with the Queen's team is scheduled for the month prior to arrival. Your home institution will confirm the date for this event. 

Students are required to complete ONLINE registration at the start of the academic year via the Qsis Registration Portal.

You will receive a welcome email from the University which will contain your Queen’s email address, username and password. You will need this password to access a number of Queen’s online systems so please keep it safe.
 
The email will also provide guidance on the different stages of enrolment that you will need to complete.
1. Complete online enrolment via the registration portal 
2. In the final step of the online enrolment you will have the opportunity to book a matriculation appointment, which is an appointment you can usually book either in person on campus, or as a remote online appointment.

Find out more here

Our partner groups will be advised an arrival day and airport (usually Belfast City Airpot BHD) where you will receive a warm welcome by our team and brought to your accommodation and get settled in to your new home.

If you have any further queries please contact our team at AHSSabroad@qub.ac.uk

The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences run a Faculty Welcome and induction to studying at Queen's. This is usually the week before teaching commences.

Teaching at Queen's begins Monday 20 September 2021 for Fall Study and Monday 10 January 2022 for Spring Study.

Your School may also hold a range of induction events during this time.

2021/2022 term dates can be found here