"What made me come to Queen's was the SU"

“Student democracy is a big thing here, and rightly so, there’s 25,000 of us studying here. The Queen’s SU does a lot for the student body (there’s a reason it was a WhatUni Choice Awards number 1 SU in 2025). From celebrating societies and student achievement to the range of support for cost of living, advice, wellbeing; to the iconic One Elmwood building. What made me come to Queen's was the SU.”

Chloe O'Malley, Film Studies and Production, Kildare

"A placement year seemed extremely beneficial"

“One main factor that led me to pick Queen’s over others included the compulsory placement year that the course has. A placement year seemed extremely beneficial, especially in a broad subject like Business Management, as it allows you to find your strengths and preferences in career paths. It also provides firsthand experience in the world of work, which I feel is invaluable when applying for competitive roles after university.”

Connie Woods, Business Management

"There are so many more opportunities to get involved in the University compared to universities in the Republic"

“From my experience at Queen’s, there are so many more opportunities to get involved in the University compared to universities in the Republic. These include many amazing opportunities with GoGlobal, being able to have your voice heard (and listened to) within the Students’ Union, as well as a platform (QWork) that offers part-time work around the University to make some pocket money.”

Sarah Geraghty, Human Biology, Galway

"What truly sets Queen's apart is the coveted summer studentship"

“Queen's distinguishes itself as one of the select few medical schools in the UK where students learn anatomy through hands-on cadaveric dissection, enhancing our understanding of the human body.
Yet, what truly sets Queen's School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Biomedical Sciences apart is the coveted summer studentship.

These unique opportunities enable students to collaborate closely with esteemed faculty members, diving into cutting-edge research areas. It's not just about gaining research experience; it's about actively contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge.”

Disha Suresh Kumar, Medicine, Dublin

"Queen’s provides a unique environment in which to study due to its history and culture"

"As a Law student, Queen’s provides a unique environment in which to study due to its history and culture. As a student of Spanish language, the multicultural society at Queen’s allows me to meet native speakers and engage with a diverse range of cultures during my studies. Queen’s has also provided me with the opportunity to pick up two more languages (French and Italian)!"

Grace Nelson, Law with Spanish

"What attracted me to Queen's was my friend's testimonials"

"Coming from Dublin, I was already quite familiar with Belfast and have always loved visiting for the outlets and Christmas markets. But, what attracted me to Queen's was my friend's testimonials. I had a few friends do their undergraduate studies here and they spoke nothing but great words about the university. And since day one, I can honestly only say the same. In terms of both academic teaching and social environment, Queen's has an excellent standard."

Ma Sajelle Lambino, MSc Bioinformatics, Dublin

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Hannah Reilly Staff Writer | Queen's Global Hi, I'm Hannah, a two-time graduate of Queen's University Belfast and now a current staff member of Queen's Global! As well as helping with general content management for the main Queen's website, I also collaborate with current students to create relatable and useful content for the student blog. I studied BA English and MA English Literary Studies at Queen's and have since worked in various editorial positions in Belfast, including previous roles as Editorial Assistant and Assistant Commissioning Editor for local and international magazine publications. In my spare time, I enjoy reading novels (and attending various book clubs), studying Korean at the Queen's Language Centre and attending Belfast Giants ice hockey games!