Welsh student Sam had his sights set on Sheffield, but an offer to study Software Engineering at Queen's prompted him to change direction completely - read his Clearing story below!

History student Alex looks back on her experience of the Clearing call and moving to Belfast to study at Queen's.

Politics, Philosophy and Economics student Ella discusses her Clearing journey and why she regards Queen's as her 'healing place' following results day.

GB student Anassa discusses her path to Queen's through Clearing; and how she quickly settled into life in Belfast.

When calling a university during the Clearing process, you can expect to be asked a variety of questions to assess your suitability for the available course. Here are some common questions you may encounter.

There are many reasons to go through Clearing. Perhaps you’ve chosen to decline your offers, or you missed out on your grades. No matter, Clearing has many options for you. Read our top tips for mastering the Clearing process below.

MA English Literary Studies student Holly discusses her Clearing process and how her decisions led to a rewarding academic experience at Queen's.

Callista discusses her journey of transitioning from a Queen's Music graduate to a Mature Medicine student; and shares some tips and advice for managing the transition from arts/humanities to science.

First year Film Studies student Chloe discusses how she prepared for results day prior to coming to Queen's.

Planning to attend a Queen's open day? GB student Niamh has crafted a jam-packed guide full of the best cafes, restaurants and attractions in Belfast to help you make the most of your weekend trip to the city!

BA English and Linguistics student Emma discusses her journey to becoming a mature student at Queen's, from studying an access course at the Belfast Met, to applying for the Uversity Scholarship to support her undergraduate studies.

Current undergraduate and postgraduate students tell us why attending offer holder events made Queen's their firm choice!

Third year Medicine student Manya provides some important tips to prepare for multiple mini interviews!

Politics and International Relations student Charlotte recently had the opportunity to work for the Mercedes Formula One team in England. Read all about her fast-paced and dynamic placement year below!

Welsh Psychology student Niamh describes how attending an Offer Holder Day at Queen’s changed her mind on where she wanted to go to university; and gives advice for any current Offer Holders.

Read about PG student Sharon's journey from art school, to pursuing a career in graphic design, to becoming a mature student at Queen's studying Software Development!

The transition to university, especially in a new country, might be daunting and overwhelming. However, at Queen's University Belfast, there is a pathway that can make it smoother for international students.

Law and Technology student Rushikesh breaks down the current scholarship and funding options for law students at Queen's.

The time has come to apply to university, but how does the process work if you’re applying to a university in the UK? In this guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know about the UCAS application process.

While scrolling through the various Politics courses on UCAS in my last year of high school, the Queen's page stood out. From early on in school, I knew that I wanted to attend a university abroad that had a strong focus on international appeal.

Business Management student Connie discusses what led her to choosing Queen's via UCAS and moving to Belfast from the Republic of Ireland.

Psychology student Leah describes her experience of participating in the Pathway Opportunity Programme at Queen's, which gives students the chance to study a little of their chosen subject on campus in order to prepare them for the transition to uni.

Undergraduate student Hiya talks through how she prepared for her Medicine interview and offers some top tips for how to approach the process confidently.

Thinking of applying for postgraduate study at Queen's? MSc Marketing student Rosa details the application process step-by-step below.

Thinking of pursuing postgrad research? PhD student Philip gives some words of wisdom regarding the PhD application process at Queen's, including how to find the right supervisor for your research topic, and funding options available to students.

Current student Kathryn shares her advice to get the most out of an open day at Queen’s.

Worried about results day? Charlotte has some helpful tips and tricks to battle anxiety in the lead up to receiving your grades.

Everything you ever wanted to know about studying Medicine at Queen's, answered by Fourth Year Medical Student Jane Lai.

Are you trying to decide which subject to apply for? We asked the experts (current students) to give you the tips which helped them decide. After all, they’ve been there, done that and got the t-shirt. Literally.

Deciding where to go to university is HARD. There are a lot of factors to consider. So, we have boiled it down to 5 of the best questions to ask yourself, to help you make the right decision for you.

Personal statement stressing you out? Queen's medical student Patrick is here with a ton of great tips and advice to help you craft a personal statement that makes you stand out from the crowd.

Calling all Canadians considering Queen's! From UCAS to BRPs and everything in between; Manasa's put together a guide filled with advice to help you get here.

Are you starting your A Levels this September and interested in becoming a student at Queen’s University Belfast? Check out Georgia's blog on the Pathway Opportunity Programme.

Dylan is a second-year Biochemistry student at Queen's. He missed out on his first choice by a single grade last year. He tells us how Clearing opened new possibilities up for him.

So, you've applied for your preferred Universities and now you're waiting for the offers to start flooding in. But it doesn't stop there, UCAS applications are just the start of your journey! Here's how to prepare for the next steps.

Coming through adjustment, especially being the only student in my school to do so that year, was a pleasantly surprising but simple process which led me to where I initially wanted to be in the first place – Queen's.

Before applying to universities, I went to a load of open days - they’re the perfect opportunity to see which uni suits you. Here are 6 reasons to visit a Queen’s open day.

What is the Russell Group and what does it mean for students who study at a Russell Group University? Peter share's his thoughts on why choosing a research-intensive university was a perfect fit.

There are lots of reasons you might find yourself using Clearing to secure a University Place but it can still be a nervewracking experience. Francesca is sharing her Clearing story and how it helped her find the perfect course at Queen's.

If you’re coming to the Open Day then let’s hope you’ve got an hour or two to spare before heading home as there’s a load to do in Belfast. Here’s 5 things to check out while you’re here.

From quality teaching to fun-packed student nights, Psychology undergraduate Louise Shields explains why she chose Queen’s.