Description

Interstudy provides a wide range of semester and yearlong study abroad opportunities throughout Ireland. Our partnerships in the British Isles date to our founding in 1980 and place Interstudy among the most experienced providers of facilitated direct enrollment study abroad programs in the UK and Ireland. Students can enroll in a broad range of courses and actively participate in university life while enjoying Interstudy organized excursions and staying connected to in country staff.

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. Belfast boasts a variety of theatres, cinemas, museums, art galleries, pubs and clubs. Queens University is located in lively South Belfast with all the entertainment you could want: pubs, clubs, theaters, bookstores, bistros and fashionable shops. Fall students will enjoy Ireland's largest arts festival, the Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen's. With excellent transport links to destinations all over Ireland and two international airports, Belfast gives you easy access to Britain and the rest of Europe.

Highlights

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, Queens 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.

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.

The Queen's Student Union is home to restaurants, shops, travel agency, nightclub, leisure entertainment and other useful attractions. It is also the center for social events and more than 140 campus clubs and societies. Queen's athletic facilities are also first-rate with swimming pools, numerous playing fields, weight rooms, squash courts and other sporting amenities. You will live within walking distance of campus at the university's Mount Charles Halls of Residence in a self-catered single room with a shared kitchen, bathroom and living area.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Varies by university. Please contact Interstudy.

Program Fees Include:

* Before Departure:
- 30 Minute Individual Advising Session
- Group Flight Option
- Student Union Membership and ISIC Card
- Student Handbook
- Arrival Booklet

* On Site:
- Host Institution Tuition and General Fees
- Housing
- Comprehensive International Medical Insurance
- Airport Pickup
- On-Site Arrival and Orientation Program
- Local Staff
- Excursion Program
- 24-Hour Emergency Support
- Cell Phone
- Assistance with Host University Registration
- Access to Health Services and Counseling at Host Institution

* Upon Return:
- End of Program Transcript
- Alumni Program

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Each semester, Interstudy awards two types of scholarships in a competitive process based on financial need and academic merit. Interstudy scholarships range from USD 500-1,000 and STA Travel scholarships are valued at USD 250 and require that you book your travel through STA Travel, in Cambridge, MA. All prospective students are eligible to apply for either or both scholarships. Applications are due by May 1st for the fall semester and by October 1st for the spring semester. An application form may be downloaded from the Interstudy website.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Interstudy's Mission Statement

The goal of our small staff in the US, UK, Ireland, and South Africa is to work as one office, across time zones, continents, and cultures, to provide our students and US partner institutions with seamless support, from inquiry to re-entry. With extensive use of technology, we at Interstudy are there to help our students, partner institutions, and colleagues with any question, large or small.

Year Founded

1980