Northern Ireland: Belfast Semester

Queen's University in Belfast

Queen’s University Belfast has a record of academic achievement which stretches back more than 150 years. Queen’s opened in 1849 when the first students entered the new college building designed and built by Charles Lanyon. Since then, the University estate has grown to more than 300 buildings. The first group of students numbered 90; today there are some 24,000.

Queen’s offers an enriching curriculum through a variety of programs which include: Irish Studies, Byzantine Studies, History & Anthropology, Sociology, etc. The Irish Studies program offers a unique opportunity to examine Irish culture, history and politics in the north and south of the island, enabling those who participate to witness the unfolding of history as it happens.

Course Offerings

A wide range of courses is available and students may register in virtually any subject (with the exception of medicine). Students may choose classes offered in the faculties of art, science, law, commerce, applied science and technology, agriculture and theology. Students earn up to 15 undergraduate credits in this program; the program is open to students at the undergraduate level with at least a 3.0 GPA. No matter what your major is there should be course offerings to suit your needs. 

The course catalog is available online at https://qsiscat.qub.ac.uk.

 

Student Life

There are over 150 clubs and societies based in the Students’ Unions catering for almost every type of interest. There are sports clubs (e.g. trampoline club), academic societies (e.g. politics society) and non-sporting societies (e.g. Dragonslayers).

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Housing

International students at Queen’s are housed at the Queen’s Elm Student Village, located within easy walking distance of the University in a pleasant residential area. All accommodation is self-catering, with shared common areas and kitchen, with en suite options and internet access available.  The living is apartment like style blocks that are three stories high each floor with 10-11 bedrooms and a shared kitchen and common room. 

Close by amenities include: 

• The Treehouse Bar and Restaurant: Offering a wide range of food and drink, this is an ideal place for you to meet your fellow residents and friends to enjoy a meal, have a drink with friends, watch Sky Sports or play a game of pool or air hockey. Entertainment is organised throughout each week to suit all tastes, including regular quiz and music events and promotions
• Mace at Elm's Village:  For all your shopping needs; it also has a deli section which offers hot and cold snacks, ready meals, frozen goods and useful items such stationery.
• Local ATM with no service charge
• 18 washers and driers
• The Student Lounge equipped with large TV's and comfortable seating for you and your friends.
• Vacuum and cleaning supply rentals. 

 

 

Duration

Spring 2013:

Orientation dates: January 24-27

Classes: January 28-June 1

Plan to arrive: January 23

 

Application Deadline(s)

Spring - October 15

Fall - May 15

Eligibility Requirements

A 3.0 GPA is required for participation in this program and the program is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors.

Costs

$10,200  (includes tuition, fees, CISI insurance, orientation)

Costs Not Included

Room not included: app. $140 weekly,meals, air fare, books, personal expenses

(*Please note: Total program cost will vary depending on individual’s choice of housing, meal plan, and other choices that are personal preference.) 

 

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

Related Links

Wikipedia - Belfast

 

Submit Application Materials To:

Alice Sayegh, Director
International Studies
St. Bonaventure University
Reilly Center 221B
St. Bonaventure, NY 14778
1-716-375-2574
1-716-375-7882 (Fax)
asayegh@sbu.edu

How do I apply?

To download, right click on the application or recommendation form and click "save as", then save the form to your desktop or downloads. Once you have completed your form, SAVE IT FIRST!!!! DO NOT CLICK "SUBMIT" until you have SAVED your form or the recipient will receive a BLANK form. Once you have saved it, click "submit" and THEN email your completed form as an attachment to the contact email address associated with the program in which you are applying. If for some reason you do not see the email address pop up when you click "submit", then email the application to the program sponsor listed here on this page.

YOU MUST NOTIFY YOUR HOME INSTITUTIONS' STUDY ABROAD OFFICE OR ADVISOR OF YOUR INTENTIONS AND ALSO PROVIDE THEM WITH A COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION. 

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1. Complete the CCIS Online Application & Instructions

2. Complete the CCIS Online Student Recommendation (Students: DO NOT send the student recommendation form to your evaluators as an attachment. Please only send the page URL. The student recommendation form can be found under the "Apply Now" tab.)

3. Complete the Queens Application and return it along with the CCIS application package.

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.