Queen's University

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Despite its small size, Northern Ireland has an intriguing heritage enriched by both Irish and British ties and a complex history that has fascinated people across the world. A culturally vibrant city with one of the lowest crime rates in Europe, Belfast combines the excitement of big city life with the friendliness of small town living. From its founding, Queen’s University has upheld its principles of non-denominational teaching and equality of opportunity. Few other universities across the world combine international recognition for research and national recognition for innovation in the curriculum with the student-centered ethos and leadership role in the community that are the hallmarks of Queen’s. With a dynamic world-class research and education portfolio and strong international connections, Queen’s promotes a spirit of creativity and innovation and nurtures a dynamic community of world-class academics and students with the ability and imagination to make a positive contribution to society.
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Academic Info
 

      Teaching and research at Queen’s are carried out in 21 academic Schools within three Faculties, the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences; and the Faculty of Medicine, Health, and Life Sciences. As a Study Abroad student you will be permitted to enroll in most subject areas, with the exception of Medicine and Dentistry. Queen’s is a renowned leader in all branches of Engineering, Agriculture, Physics, Music, Archaeology, and Irish Studies. If you are eager to explore Ireland and Irish culture, Queen's offers a comprehensive range of classes with an Irish perspective: history, literature, politics, anthropology and sociology.


    • Preferred application deadlines are: October 15th for Spring semester and April 15th for Fall semester. Call for availability after these dates.
    • At the time of application a student should normally have attained a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students should hold Sophomore, Junior or Senior class standing at the time of study.
    • Interstudy students can combine courses offered in different departments and faculties as scheduling allows.
    • Fall Only students must undertake alternative assessment in lieu of a formal examination before they leave in December, since fall exams take place in January.
    • Standard full-time credit load: 14-16 U.S. semester-hour credits. The total number of courses will vary depending on the credit weighting of each course.
    • Click here for more information on course selection.
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Location

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Student Life
 
    • Location: Belfast
    • Student Population: 25,200
    • City Population: 277,300
    • 1 Mile from Campus to Belfast City Center
    • 19 Miles from Belfast International Airport to Campus
    • 104 Miles from Belfast to Dublin
    • The Students’ Union houses restaurants, shops, a travel agency, nightclub, leisure entertainment and other attractions; more than 140 campus clubs and societies.
    • University Health Service offers medical care and a student counseling service.
    • The Library's book collection extends to over one million volumes, including some of great historical value. 
    • Students live in apartments with local students. Accommodations are single room and catered or self-catered.

Subject Areas

    • aeronautical engineering
    • agriculture and food science
    • anthropological studies
    • archaeology and palaeoecology
    • architecture
    • biology and biochemistry
    • byzantine studies*
    • celtic studies*
    • chemical engineering
    • chemistry
    • civil engineering
    • classics and ancient history
    • computer science
    • cultural and media studies*
    • drama
    • electrical and electronic engineering
    • english
    • environmental planning
    • european postcolonial literature and cultures
    • european studies*
    • film studies
    • geography
    • history of art
    • irish studies
    • law
    • management and economics
    • mathematics and physics
    • mechanical and manufacturing engineering
    • modern history
    • modern languages
    • music
    • nursing and midwifery
    • pharmacy
    • philosophical studies*
    • politics
    • psychology
    • sociology and social policy
    • theology
    • women’s studies


*Academic Highlights