Once you accept your offer you should aim to meet any outstanding conditions of your offer (academic and/or English language, where applicable) and pay the required deposit by the deadline stated in the offer letter.  You will receive information on how to complete online registration, set up your Queen’s IT account and prepare for arrival. We will also share more detail about your welcome and induction programme. 

Your student number, password and email address are created after you accept your offer and your place is confirmed. These details will be sent within the first 2 weeks of January, to the personal email address you used in your application. 

Registration has two parts. First, you complete an online process that checks your personal details. Then, when you arrive, there will be on-campus sessions for ID checks, document checks and issuing your student card. You will receive step-by-step instructions and dates closer to the start of your programme. 

Yes. You should bring your passport and any original qualification documents listed in your offer letter. These will be checked during on-campus registration. 

Yes. There will be a structured welcome and induction period for your cohort, including programme briefings, campus tours, introductions to key staff and sessions on using Queen’s systems. There will also be activities to help you get to know other students. You can find the Welcome and Induction Programme here.

You will receive information about your expected teaching pattern and key dates in advance. Your detailed timetable is usually finalised shortly before classes begin and will be shared once it is ready. 

The wellbeing of our students is a top priority at Queen’s University, and we remain committed to supporting you throughout your studies. The Student Services Team are available to support you. 

Once your IT account is set up you can log in to your Queen’s email, the virtual learning environment and online resources which are available for your programme. We will let you know when each system becomes available to you. 

Deferral is not guaranteed and is subject to individual programme rules. If you wish to request a deferral, you should email Admissions at intl.admissions@qub.ac.uk. Admissions will review the request and advise in due course whether a deferral is approved. 

Yes. All students can access help to strengthen academic communication in English. This may include access to workshops and online resources. It is designed for any student who wants to feel more confident with university-level writing, reports, presentations and communication in academic settings, whether or not English is your first language.   

Academic English Service  

The Academic English Service (AES) helps you develop the language and academic skills you'll need to succeed at Queen's, while navigating any cultural differences along the way.  

Modules on offer at GIFT City 

• FIN7033- FIN7034 Academic English and Skills for MSc Finance & MSc Financial Analytics (combined module for both GIFT City Finance courses) 
• ITAO7114 Academic English and Skills for MSc Business Analytics 

Contact details – aes@qub.ac.uk 

You are encouraged to tell us about any disability or long-term condition as early as you can. For more information, you can visit Accessible Learning Support or complete the online Get-Started form to discuss reasonable adjustments and support. 

Completing the form allows Accessible Learning Support to work with you and relevant University staff to put appropriate arrangements in place. This may include exam arrangements, access to learning materials in alternative formats, or agreed adjustments in teaching and learning environments. An Individual Student Support Agreement (ISSA) will be created and shared with relevant University staff to ensure they are implemented. 

Any information you share will be treated sensitively and used only to help put appropriate support in place. 

If you have any questions or are unsure about the process, you can contact Accessible Learning Support at accessiblelearning@qub.ac.uk. 

If your question is about your offer or its conditions, you should contact Admissions at intl.admissions@qub.ac.uk. If your question is about arrival, welcome, life on campus or practical arrangements, you can contact QUBGIFTCity@qub.ac.uk