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The Benefits of the Queen's GB Scholarship The Benefits of the Queen's GB Scholarship : News article ID 4548086
Niamh Rind | 5 September, 2025

Welsh Student Niamh discusses the GB Scholarship offered by Queen's and the benefits of receiving it in her first year.

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From Scales to Stethoscopes: My Journey from Music to Medicine From Scales to Stethoscopes: My Journey from Music to Medicine : News article ID 4141188
Callista Middleton | 13 June, 2025

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.

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Open Days at Queen's: How to Enjoy the Best of Belfast During Your Visit Open Days at Queen's: How to Enjoy the Best of Belfast During Your Visit : News article ID 3836976
Niamh Rind | 28 April, 2025

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!

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10 Reasons Why Our Students Chose to Study at Queen’s 10 Reasons Why Our Students Chose to Study at Queen’s : News article ID 3673140
Zoe Brankin (Staff Writer) | 25 April, 2025

Thinking of coming to Queen’s? Here are all the reasons why our current students decided to study here.

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Offer Holder Events at Queen’s: Student Experiences Offer Holder Events at Queen’s: Student Experiences : News article ID 3681669
Queen's student bloggers | 21 March, 2025

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

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Thinking of Coming to Queen’s? Here’s Some Advice from Our Current Students Thinking of Coming to Queen’s? Here’s Some Advice from Our Current Students : News article ID 3673119
Zoe Brankin (Staff Writer) | 17 March, 2025

We asked our current students what advice they would give to those thinking of applying to Queen’s, and here’s what they had to say.

The women who shaped Queen’s The women who shaped Queen’s : News article ID 952226
International Women's Day | 7 March, 2025

From technology to literature, health, sport and politics, Queen’s has been making a difference to the world since 1845. To mark International Women’s Day, we celebrate the inspiring, game-changing women who have been the driving force behind that.

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VIDEO: Why I Chose Queen's for Pharmacy VIDEO: Why I Chose Queen's for Pharmacy : News article ID 1414438
Seohyun (Rebecca) Lee | 5 March, 2025

South Korean student Rebecca Lee talks about why she chose to come to Queen's to study Pharmacy.

The Affordable Student Experience: Belfast vs London vs Manchester The Affordable Student Experience: Belfast vs London vs Manchester : News article ID 892477
Queen's Student Blog | 28 February, 2025

Queen’s University Belfast is one of the most prestigious places to study in the UK. But does that mean it’s expensive to live in Belfast compared to other cities like Manchester or London? Let’s investigate.

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Nine things about studying in Northern Ireland that’ll stop your parents worrying Nine things about studying in Northern Ireland that’ll stop your parents worrying : News article ID 997656
Closer To Home Than You Think | 24 February, 2025

Did you know it’s in the safest region in the UK?

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Who are we? Who are we? : News article ID 831836
Queen's Student Blog | 19 February, 2025

Hearing about Queen's University for the first time? Allow us to introduce ourselves...

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8 Reasons Why You Should Study in Belfast 8 Reasons Why You Should Study in Belfast : News article ID 2854648
Ghada Al Fakih | 11 February, 2025

Lebanese PG student Ghada gives eight compelling reasons to consider studying in Belfast and at Queen's!

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How Visiting an Offer Holder Day as a GB student convinced me to go to Queen’s How Visiting an Offer Holder Day as a GB student convinced me to go to Queen’s : News article ID 3621808
Niamh Rind | 7 February, 2025

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.

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Why You Should Study Biomedical Science at Queen’s Why You Should Study Biomedical Science at Queen’s : News article ID 3211416
Caitlin Piper | 31 January, 2025

MSc Experimental Medicine student Caitlin studied Biomedical Science at undergraduate level at Queen's; and lists below the key reasons why you should, too!

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10 Reasons to Confirm Your Place At Queen's 10 Reasons to Confirm Your Place At Queen's : News article ID 809345
Staff writer | 30 January, 2025

Ten reasons why you should join us in Belfast!

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GB Students: Why Queen's for Undergraduate Study GB Students: Why Queen's for Undergraduate Study : News article ID 3508602
Hannah (Staff Writer) | 10 January, 2025

Are you weighing your options for university and wondering, 'should I stay or should I go?' - read our top 5 reasons why you should take the leap and put down your roots in Belfast and at Queen's.

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A-Z of reasons to make Queen’s your firm choice A-Z of reasons to make Queen’s your firm choice : News article ID 949622
Queen's Student Blog | 8 January, 2025

Struggling with making your final uni decision? Our students reveal why they settled on Queen’s and Belfast as their firm choice.

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NI Students: Why Queen’s for Undergraduate Study NI Students: Why Queen’s for Undergraduate Study : News article ID 3508601
Hannah (Staff Writer) | 7 January, 2025

As a student from Northern Ireland, you are fortunate to have a globally respected university right at your doorstep. Here are four key reasons why you should set your sights on Queen’s for undergraduate study.

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Why I Chose Queen's for Medicine Why I Chose Queen's for Medicine : News article ID 3020789
Radhika Gupta | 30 December, 2024

Medical student Radhika shares why she chose to apply to Queen’s, along with some top tips for making your choices!

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Why I Chose to Study Medicine at Queen's University Belfast Why I Chose to Study Medicine at Queen's University Belfast : News article ID 2908432
Manya Ranganathan | 18 December, 2024

Third year Medicine student Manya lists the key reasons why she decided to pursue her studies at Queen's!

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Why I Chose Medicine at Queen's: A Journey of Science, Service and Community Why I Chose Medicine at Queen's: A Journey of Science, Service and Community : News article ID 2764581
Mehak Bindra | 20 September, 2024

Find out what prompted Mehak to make the move from the UAE to Belfast to study Medicine at Queen's.

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My Journey to Choosing International Relations and Politics at Queen's My Journey to Choosing International Relations and Politics at Queen's : News article ID 2972338
Emily Scott | 12 August, 2024

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.

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Navigating the Path to Queen's: My Journey to Choosing Business Management Navigating the Path to Queen's: My Journey to Choosing Business Management : News article ID 2972315
Connie Woods | 9 August, 2024

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

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Why I Chose To Study Medicine At Queen’s (and why you should too!) Why I Chose To Study Medicine At Queen’s (and why you should too!) : News article ID 2574229
Radhika Gupta | 5 June, 2024

Second-year medical student Radhika shares 5 reasons why she chose to study Medicine at Queen’s University Belfast.

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My Journey to Queen's University Belfast: A Destiny Unveiled My Journey to Queen's University Belfast: A Destiny Unveiled : News article ID 2421433
Ghada Al Fakih | 15 April, 2024

Hi, I'm Ghada Al Fakih, a PG student from Lebanon studying MSc Clinical Health Psychology at Queen's. I'm frequently asked how I came to be in Belfast, and now I'm thrilled to tell you how I did it and why Queen's was my first option for PG study.

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VIDEO: 10 Reasons Why I Love Queen’s VIDEO: 10 Reasons Why I Love Queen’s : News article ID 2373735
Kathryn Allen | 12 March, 2024

Final year Medicine student Kathryn tells us what she loves most about studying at Queen's University Belfast.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Study in Belfast: An ROI Student’s Perspective 5 Reasons Why You Should Study in Belfast: An ROI Student’s Perspective : News article ID 2365558
Sarah Geraghty | 5 March, 2024

Human Biology student Sarah gives 5 key reasons why she is glad she made the move from Galway to study at Queen's in Belfast.

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Why Queen’s for Postgraduate Study - Rushikesh Mahajan, LLM Law and Technology Why Queen’s for Postgraduate Study - Rushikesh Mahajan, LLM Law and Technology : News article ID 2503009
Rushikesh Mahajan | 5 March, 2024

“The curriculum's focus on current and future legal challenges in technology, taught by leading academics and industry professionals, who reciprocate positively, resonated with my academic and career goals.”

Teaching room in the School of Law
Why Queen’s for Postgraduate Study - Xinxin Wang, LLM International Commercial & Business Law Why Queen’s for Postgraduate Study - Xinxin Wang, LLM International Commercial & Business Law : News article ID 2502929
Xinxin Wang | 4 March, 2024

"Queen’s Graduate School has supported me a lot, for instance through the dissertation skills training programme and writing bootcamp."

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Why Queen’s for Postgraduate Study - Tililenji Mwanza, MPH Global Health Why Queen’s for Postgraduate Study - Tililenji Mwanza, MPH Global Health : News article ID 2502904
Tililenji Mwanza | 1 March, 2024

“It is a multicultural university accepting people from all walks of life with diverse backgrounds. Queen’s is one of the few universities in the UK that offers an MPH/GH.”

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Why Queen’s for Postgraduate Study - Marieke Fastovsky, MSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare Why Queen’s for Postgraduate Study - Marieke Fastovsky, MSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare : News article ID 2500012
Marieke Rose Fastovsky | 29 February, 2024

“Ultimately, my decision to move to Belfast and study at Queen’s came down to affordability, language compatibility, opportunity, and proximity to both my home in the US as well as to other countries.”

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Why Queen’s for Postgraduate Study - Luyao Yan, PhD Translation Why Queen’s for Postgraduate Study - Luyao Yan, PhD Translation : News article ID 2486114
Luyao Yan | 28 February, 2024

“I’m allowed to audit all the MA courses, seminars, training, and workshops at CTI. For most of us, we aspire to seek job positions in universities or other higher institutions, so it is important to know the latest research findings in the field."

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Why Queen’s for Postgraduate Study - Erin McGrattan, PhD Cancer Epidemiology Why Queen’s for Postgraduate Study - Erin McGrattan, PhD Cancer Epidemiology : News article ID 2486065
Erin McGrattan | 27 February, 2024

"Queen’s is well-known for research excellence, and it stood out as it is driven to make a global impact. I believe that I will gain more opportunities by studying at Queen’s compared to other institutions."

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Why Queen’s for Postgraduate Study - Bisma Arshad, MSc Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics Why Queen’s for Postgraduate Study - Bisma Arshad, MSc Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics : News article ID 2486017
Bisma Arshad | 26 February, 2024

“The combination of academic prowess, international recognition, and outstanding research facilities made Queen's University a non-negotiable choice for me.”

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Why Queen’s for Postgraduate Study - Pinar Celik, PhD Education Why Queen’s for Postgraduate Study - Pinar Celik, PhD Education : News article ID 2480415
Pinar Celik Chippari | 23 February, 2024

"I decided a PhD programme would suit me well because of the independent and flexible structure, where I could still work part time in schools while conducting research and travelling to conferences at different locations."

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Why Queen’s for Postgraduate Study - Ashwin Somanath, MA Film Why Queen’s for Postgraduate Study - Ashwin Somanath, MA Film : News article ID 2480358
22 February, 2024

“Compared to a fully practical filmmaking course (as it is in some universities), the MA Film course has a lot more theory in it, paving the way for my career pathway of researching and lecturing on cinema and TV.”

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Why Queen’s for Postgraduate Study - Valeriia Gorobchuk, MSc Psychological Science Why Queen’s for Postgraduate Study - Valeriia Gorobchuk, MSc Psychological Science : News article ID 2477585
21 February, 2024

“I chose to move to Belfast and study at Queen's University for its unique postgraduate conversion course in psychology, tailored for students transitioning from different academic backgrounds."

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Why Queen’s for Postgraduate Study - Isabella Barros De La Rosa, MA Violence, Terrorism & Security Why Queen’s for Postgraduate Study - Isabella Barros De La Rosa, MA Violence, Terrorism & Security : News article ID 2477537
Isabella Barros De La Rosa | 19 February, 2024

"I felt that a master’s degree would not only complement and deepen the knowledge I had gained during undergrad, but it would also allow me to improve my research capabilities."

Students talking in the Graduate School
Why Queen’s for Postgraduate Study - Ghada Al Fakih, MSc Clinical Health Psychology Why Queen’s for Postgraduate Study - Ghada Al Fakih, MSc Clinical Health Psychology : News article ID 2466828
Ghada Al Fakih | 16 February, 2024

"As the MSc in Clinical Health Psychology intends to provide me with a comprehensive world class education in the clinical and scientific aspects of psychology, this in turn aligns perfectly with my aspirations of becoming a clinical psychologist."

Moot court in the School of Law
The Benefits of the Senior Status Law Programme for Canadian Students at Queen’s The Benefits of the Senior Status Law Programme for Canadian Students at Queen’s : News article ID 2223435
Dallas Mustard | 12 February, 2024

Find out what led Canadian student Dallas to make the big move to Belfast and study Law at Queen's!

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How Queen’s Can Support Your Future Career How Queen’s Can Support Your Future Career : News article ID 1936801
Zoë Totten | 31 January, 2024

Are you in your final year and thinking about your career post-degree? Third year student Zoë provides a detailed guide to careers and employability services offered by Queen's; and how you can make the most of them during your final year.

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Queen’s from the Perspective of an American Student Queen’s from the Perspective of an American Student : News article ID 1961800
Samantha Koitz | 15 January, 2024

Conflict Transformation and Social Justice student Sami explains why she made the long journey to Queen's University Belfast from Maryland USA to pursue postgraduate study.

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Studying at Queen’s - Reflections of an International Public History Graduate Studying at Queen’s - Reflections of an International Public History Graduate : News article ID 2112901
Molly Elspas | 10 January, 2024

Moving to a new place can be scary. When that new place is over 3000 miles away, it can be even more so. Hear from US student Molly on what convinced her to study at Queen's and how Belfast became her home away from home.

Student posing in the Quad
Why I Chose Queen’s: A Canadian Student’s Perspective Why I Chose Queen’s: A Canadian Student’s Perspective : News article ID 2112866
Kate Moodey | 8 January, 2024

Choosing where to attend university is not an easy task. It can be an exciting time to start a new chapter, but also very stressful in ensuring you make the right choice. Hear from Canadian student Kate about why Queen's was the right choice for her.

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The Benefits of Elms BT1 for First-Year International Students The Benefits of Elms BT1 for First-Year International Students : News article ID 2031108
Mehak Bindra | 22 November, 2023

Wondering where to choose for accommodation at Queen's? Medicine student Mehak explains why Elms BT1 was her ideal choice as an international student moving to Belfast.

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The Best Things About Queen’s Campus The Best Things About Queen’s Campus : News article ID 1929960
Rosa Hasson | 20 November, 2023

At almost 200 years old, Queen’s has recently been ranked in the top 10 most beautiful historic universities in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2022). Find out what PG student Rosa loves most about the Queen's campus.

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Why I Chose Queen’s for Medicine Why I Chose Queen’s for Medicine : News article ID 2010774
Disha Suresh Kumar | 30 October, 2023

With Belfast only a two hour train journey from Dublin, Queen's is the ideal choice for students travelling from the Republic of Ireland. Check out why medicine student Disha believes she made the right decision to study at Queen's.

The Lanyon Building, facade of Queen's University Belfast
My Experience of Queen's and Belfast as a Nigerian Student My Experience of Queen's and Belfast as a Nigerian Student : News article ID 2051612
Timothy Agbonkpolor | 29 September, 2023

Hi, I’m Timothy! I am a second-year medical student at Queen’s and have really enjoyed my first year here. Here are some of my experiences and useful tips for moving to Belfast and studying at Queen’s!

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VIDEO: Why I Chose Queen’s for Undergraduate Study VIDEO: Why I Chose Queen’s for Undergraduate Study : News article ID 2043816
Fannya Ratana Sandjaja | 11 September, 2023

Find out why Computer Science student Fannya chose to make the move from Indonesia to Belfast to study at Queen's University!

The Lanyon Building, facade of Queen's University Belfast
Top Tips to Make the Most of Your Queen’s Open Day Top Tips to Make the Most of Your Queen’s Open Day : News article ID 1976297
Kathryn Allen | 14 August, 2023

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

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Top Tips for Finding the Best Uni for You Top Tips for Finding the Best Uni for You : News article ID 1758812
Niamh Baker | 26 May, 2023

Are you starting to think about your uni application? Worried about which uni is right for you when there are over 160 universities available in the UK alone? Well, you are not alone and Niamh is here with some advice to help.

Sarah with her mum and dad
Queen’s wasn't my first choice, but I know I ended up in the right place! Queen’s wasn't my first choice, but I know I ended up in the right place! : News article ID 1758813
Sarah Geraghty | 22 May, 2023

Sarah had her heart set on staying close to home and studying Medicine in Galway but life had other plans. Hear for her about her very honest experience and how she knows now that Queen's was the right choice.

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Why Choose Queen's? Why Choose Queen's? : News article ID 1643076
Reham Lasheen | 8 March, 2023

Public Health student Reham did a lot of research before choosing a university for her masters, here's what helped her make Queen's her final choice .

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Medical Student Life: Expectation vs. Reality Medical Student Life: Expectation vs. Reality : News article ID 1576943
Disha Suresh Kumar | 4 January, 2023

Worried that studying medicine equals constant study and no social life? Not at Queen's! Check out Disha's blog on her expectations of being a medicine student at Queen's versus the reality.

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VIDEO: My Student Tour of One Elmwood, Queen’s University Student Centre and Students’ Union VIDEO: My Student Tour of One Elmwood, Queen’s University Student Centre and Students’ Union : News article ID 1582578
Divyata Bhola | 27 December, 2022

Join Indian postgrad student Divyata for her tour of all the great facilities and support services in One Elmwood Student Centre and Students’ Union.

Timothy with medical student colleagues
Being Nigerian at Queen's: My Student Experience Being Nigerian at Queen's: My Student Experience : News article ID 1576951
Timothy Agbonkpolor | 21 December, 2022

Would you love to come to Queen's but you're not sure if you'll be able to get your home comforts or make new friends? Worry no more - Timothy is here to tell you all about his experience at Queen's.

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Should I stay or should I go now? Why I’m glad I stayed in Northern Ireland for university. Should I stay or should I go now? Why I’m glad I stayed in Northern Ireland for university. : News article ID 1576929
Kathryn Allen | 12 December, 2022

There are so many options when choosing where to go for uni! In her blog, medical student Kathryn shares how she navigated this choice, and why she loves Belfast as a student city.

Ciara Ashley and her mum
"Queen's definitely exceeded our expectations," Hear from the Parents of our Students "Queen's definitely exceeded our expectations," Hear from the Parents of our Students : News article ID 1525452
Ciara Ashley | 12 October, 2022

It's a big deal choosing to move to a different country for university. We asked Liverpudlian student Ciara why she chose Queen's and what her mum Pauline thought about it!

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VIDEO: My Fave Campus Hangouts: From the Quad to the K Pop Studio VIDEO: My Fave Campus Hangouts: From the Quad to the K Pop Studio : News article ID 1451661
Ashvi Prem | 29 August, 2022

Indian student vlogger Ashvi Prem takes you on a tour of her favourite spots around campus. See the 'Star Trek' lecture theatre and get a look at a K-Pop dance class!

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VIDEO: Why I Chose Queen's for Nursing VIDEO: Why I Chose Queen's for Nursing : News article ID 1419540
Olivia Watson | 12 July, 2022

Northern Irish student Olivia is here to tell you why she chose Queen's for her nursing degree.

Darshana at the Giant's Causeway
Studying Abroad at Queen's: My Experience Studying Abroad at Queen's: My Experience : News article ID 1414357
Darshana Araventhan | 7 July, 2022

Ever considered studying abroad but were worried about making friends, settling in, and being ready for such a big move? Check out Malaysian student Darshana's blog on her amazing experience at Queen's and turn all your fears into excitement!

Darshana and friends at Paddys day parade
7 Reasons to Study Abroad at Queen's 7 Reasons to Study Abroad at Queen's : News article ID 1406307
Darshana Araventhan | 16 June, 2022

Are you thinking about studying abroad but can't seem to make up your mind? Here are some reasons you should study abroad for either your whole degree or even just a semester!

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How to get the Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship How to get the Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship : News article ID 1400167
Happiness Ojile | 15 June, 2022

Are you an International Student who would love a 50% reduction in fees for a Russell Group university? Hear from Nigerian student Happiness Ojile on how she received a Vice-Chancellor's Attainment Scholarship and the difference it has made to her.

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Why I chose Queen’s University Belfast for my Postgraduate Research Degree Why I chose Queen’s University Belfast for my Postgraduate Research Degree : News article ID 1363945
Laura Kinkead, PhD student at Queen's | 9 May, 2022

Embarking on a postgraduate research degree is not an easy decision to make and choosing the right university for you can be a daunting prospect. Here's second year research student Laura on why she chose Queen's.

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I got the Vice Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship, could you be next? I got the Vice Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship, could you be next? : News article ID 1363958
Nikita Sharma | 5 May, 2022

Are you an International Student who would love a 50% reduction in fees for a Russell Group university? Hear from Indian student Nikita Sharma on how she received a Vice-Chancellor's Attainment Scholarship and what it means to her.

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How I got a Scholarship as an International Student and why you should apply too! How I got a Scholarship as an International Student and why you should apply too! : News article ID 1352384
Seohyun Lee | 20 April, 2022

Are you an International Student who would love a 50% reduction in fees for a Russell Group university? Hear from South Korean student Seohyun Lee on how she received a Vice-Chancellor's Attainment Scholarship and what it means to her.

Clearing opened new possibilities up for me. I’ve never looked back. Clearing opened new possibilities up for me. I’ve never looked back. : News article ID 1184052
Dylan talks about his Clearing experience | 22 July, 2021

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.

How making Queen’s my firm choice gave me a launchpad for my career How making Queen’s my firm choice gave me a launchpad for my career : News article ID 1297548
Valerie Chen, 3rd year Business student | 14 February, 2022

Valerie Chen is an international student from China. She tells us why she chose Queen's as her firm choice: from great career opportunities and new social experiences to living and exploring a beautiful and fun city.

Why I made Queen’s my firm choice Why I made Queen’s my firm choice : News article ID 1292772
Charlotte Baxter | 8 February, 2022

Charlotte tells us her why her search for the perfect student city, independence and the best academics lead her to choose Queen’s as her firm choice.

Why I returned to Queen’s after my Erasmus experience in Belfast Why I returned to Queen’s after my Erasmus experience in Belfast : News article ID 941812
Inmaculada Perrotti Huertas, BA Criminology | 3 January, 2020

Criminology student Inmaculada Perrotti Huertas got a flavour of life at Queen’s during her Erasmus experience – and decided to stay for more!

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Why I Chose Queen’s for my Master’s Why I Chose Queen’s for my Master’s : News article ID 831579
Maisha Hossain, MA Creative Writing | 17 August, 2018

Why I chose Queen’s for my MBA over a US college Why I chose Queen’s for my MBA over a US college : News article ID 932752
Clare Rhine, MBA | 6 November, 2019

MBA student Clare Rhine, from Oregon in the USA, lists cost of living and the beauty of Belfast city as top reasons to come to Queen’s for postgraduate study.

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Top spots on campus not to miss on open day Top spots on campus not to miss on open day : News article ID 832263
Hannah Badger, BSc (Hons) Human Biology | 23 August, 2018

Here are some of my top (and sometimes quirky) spots I think you should check out around campus.

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Open Day: Top tips from real students Open Day: Top tips from real students : News article ID 833764
Hannah Badger, BSc (Hons) Human Biology | 3 September, 2018

Queen’s students offer their advice on what to see and who to talk to.

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14 Times Queen’s Campus Reminded us of Hogwarts 14 Times Queen’s Campus Reminded us of Hogwarts : News article ID 817001
Queen's Student Blog | 2 March, 2020

From the Great Hall to the castle-like Lanyon Building, we can see Harry and Hermione fitting right in here – and you can even play Quidditch!

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You’ve accepted your offer – congratulations! Now what? You’ve accepted your offer – congratulations! Now what? : News article ID 831491
Queen's Student Blog | 19 August, 2021

Here, your step-by-step guide to what to expect when you arrive at Queen’s in September.

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Open Day questions you’ll ask versus what your parents will ask Open Day questions you’ll ask versus what your parents will ask : News article ID 832174
Queen's Student Blog | 22 August, 2018

This is why it pays to bring mum or dad with you when you visit Queen’s campus.

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Your Open Day Survival Guide Your Open Day Survival Guide : News article ID 832910
Queen's Student Blog | 27 August, 2018

With so much information to take in, it can be difficult to know where to start. Make sure you cover your bases with these handy tips.

Home or away: Why you should go to Queen’s even if Belfast is your hometown Home or away: Why you should go to Queen’s even if Belfast is your hometown : News article ID 934670
Amy Murray, BA Music | 18 November, 2019

When your native city has a world-class university, you can have a life-changing student experience right on your doorstep, says Music undergraduate Amy Murray.

Thinking of applying to Queen’s? Here’s five reasons why I’m glad that I did Thinking of applying to Queen’s? Here’s five reasons why I’m glad that I did : News article ID 936555
Louise Shields, BSc Psychology | 27 November, 2019

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

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Four things to know about Queen’s cultural melting pot Four things to know about Queen’s cultural melting pot : News article ID 791768
Nyemahame Okwu, MB Medicine | 30 January, 2018

Everyone can benefit from our global campus, says guest blogger Nyemahame Okwu, from Queen's African Caribbean Society

The Lanyon Building at Queen's University Belfast
What is a Russell Group uni and what does it mean for you? What is a Russell Group uni and what does it mean for you? : News article ID 815981
Queen's Student Blog | 18 April, 2018

You’ve probably come across the phrase ‘Russell Group’ in your university selection process. But what does it mean and how important is it?

UCAS deadline: The Dos and Don’ts UCAS deadline: The Dos and Don’ts : News article ID 942499
Queen's Student Recruitment Team | 8 January, 2020

With the UCAS deadline for 2020 courses just a week away (Wednesday 15th January), we've got some last-minute application tips.

Queen’s Love Stories Queen’s Love Stories : News article ID 948954
Queen's Student Blog | 30 April, 2020

It’s not just what you learn at Queen’s that you carry with you forever, the people you meet stay with you too – as these Queen’s lovebirds prove.

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Queen's rockstar researchers and how they're changing the world Queen's rockstar researchers and how they're changing the world : News article ID 818689
Queen's Student Blog | 3 May, 2018

The research at Queen’s is making a huge impact on the world and with a degree from Queen’s so could you.

Your essential UCAS deadline checklist Your essential UCAS deadline checklist : News article ID 942200
Queen's Student Recruitment Team | 8 January, 2020

With the UCAS deadline for 2020 courses just a week away (Wednesday 15th January), Queen’s Domestic Student Recruitment Team is here with some last-minute application tips.

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Five reasons to book a campus tour before confirming your offer Five reasons to book a campus tour before confirming your offer : News article ID 813022
Peter Moor, BA English and Linguistics | 26 March, 2018

Campus tour guide Peter Moor explains why visiting Queen’s is the only way to get a feel for the university and the city.

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6 Reasons to Book Your Place at Queen’s Open Day 6 Reasons to Book Your Place at Queen’s Open Day : News article ID 828422
Peter Moor, BA English and Linguistics | 23 July, 2018

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.

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6 reasons you are financially better off at Queen’s compared to other UK unis 6 reasons you are financially better off at Queen’s compared to other UK unis : News article ID 835451
PETER MOOR, BA ENGLISH AND LINGUISTICS | 11 September, 2018

Belfast is the cheapest student city in the UK according to Which? University. But don’t just trust the stats – here are six reasons why student life here really is more affordable.

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7 reasons why Queen’s is the best kept secret in higher education 7 reasons why Queen’s is the best kept secret in higher education : News article ID 837529
PETER MOOR, BA ENGLISH AND LINGUISTICS | 21 September, 2018

Queen’s may be that bit further away on the map from other UK universities, but it offers everything you could want from your uni experience (shh! just don’t tell everyone!)

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Why You Should Attend an Experience Queen’s Event Why You Should Attend an Experience Queen’s Event : News article ID 869314
PETER MOOR, BA ENGLISH AND LINGUISTICS | 22 January, 2019

The Experience Queen's Events, held in Manchester and London, are the perfect taster session for offer holders. Peter Moor is here to share why you definitely need to come along.

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Why I Made Queen’s My Firm Choice Why I Made Queen’s My Firm Choice : News article ID 887039
PETER MOOR, BA ENGLISH AND LINGUISTICS | 25 March, 2019

It's almost time to make your final decisions about what University you'll pick as your "Firm" Choice. Peter is sharing his reasons for choosing Queen's and why it was the perfect decision for him.

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Why Choosing a Russell Group University Has Been Right for Me Why Choosing a Russell Group University Has Been Right for Me : News article ID 903888
PETER MOOR, BA ENGLISH AND LINGUISTICS | 20 January, 2022

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.

Why Choosing Queen's in Clearing was the Best Decision Ever Why Choosing Queen's in Clearing was the Best Decision Ever : News article ID 905688
Francesca D'Souza, BSc Economics | 5 July, 2019

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.

My Firm Choice: Why Queen's GB Scholarship Made All The Difference My Firm Choice: Why Queen's GB Scholarship Made All The Difference : News article ID 946823
Alice Poole, BSc Architecture | 5 February, 2020

Undergraduate Architect student, Alice Poole from the Cotswolds explains the unexpected ways Queen’s GB scholarship package benefitted her.

Why I Chose to Study at Queen's Why I Chose to Study at Queen's : News article ID 880004
Tejinder Gill, BDS Dentistry | 25 February, 2019

Choosing the right university is important - It has to fit your goals and needs as well as being a place you can enjoy studying in. Today, Tejinder is sharing all the reasons that Queen's was the perfect fit for her.

Persuading Your Parents You've Made the Right Choice for University Persuading Your Parents You've Made the Right Choice for University : News article ID 895782
Tejinder Gill, BDS Dentistry | 16 May, 2019

When you've found your dream course, and you're excited to start University the next step is persuading your parents it's the right choice. Tejinder shares how she convinced her parents that studying Dentistry at Queen's was a perfect combination.

8 Genius features of the high-tech Queen’s McClay Library 8 Genius features of the high-tech Queen’s McClay Library : News article ID 936228
Yi Kang Choo, LLB Law | 27 November, 2019

When it comes to revision time, you will likely be spending countless hours working hard in the McClay Library when you become a Queen’s student. Thankfully, it’s a pretty cool space with some handy high-tech features...

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What Made Queen’s My Firm Choice for International Study What Made Queen’s My Firm Choice for International Study : News article ID 892431
Carmen Chen Chinq Lih, LLB Law | 15 April, 2019

Not too long ago Carmen was trying to decide which university to pick as her Firm Choice. She's sharing what made Queen's stand out and why she decided to move from Malaysia to Belfast to study here.

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Why choose Queen's? Why choose Queen's? : News article ID 828233
Hew Hoong Liang, LLB LAW | 20 July, 2018

As a Final Year Law Student pursuing a UK Transfer Degree Programme, Liang reveals what influenced him to finish his final year of law studies in Queen’s University, Belfast.

From Nigeria to Belfast – why I chose to study my PhD at Queen’s From Nigeria to Belfast – why I chose to study my PhD at Queen’s : News article ID 1162419
Samuel Adebayo, PhD student | 12 August, 2021

Samuel is a PhD student at the School of Electronic, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He moved to Belfast from Nigeria after deciding to study his PhD at Queen's. He tells us why he chose Queen's and how he has enjoyed his time so far.