- Academic TermsFall, Full Academic Year, Spring
- Academic CalendarSimilar to VU
- Program TypeDirect University Enrollment
- Next TermSpring 2027
- Program DatesTo be determined
- Application Deadline09/09/2026
- Minimum GPA2.8
- Language of InstructionEnglish
- Language PrerequisiteNo
- Additional PrerequisitesN/A
- HousingDormitory
Program Overview
In this program, facilicated by IFSA-Butler, students enroll directly at Queen's University in Belfast, a city bursting with culture from their Victorian and Edwardian buildings to their many theatres, cinemas, museums, art galleries, and parks. Queen's University is a leading academic and research university that offers an interesting range of courses in Irish studies alongside a breadth and depth of courses in over 100 subjects. Many of the university's departments rank among the highest in the U.K. Students live in the main university housing complex within easy walking distance to campus. Queen's University offers more than 140 social, cultural, and sports clubs and hosts an arts festival that attracts visitors from around the world each November.
Visa Requirements
U.S. passport holders typically do NOT need a visa for this program. However, travelers must complete a pre-travel authorization (ETA) before departure. This requires downloading an app, submitting an application, and paying a fee. As of April 8, 2026, ETAs will cost £20.
Non-U.S. citizens will most likely need to apply for a visa after getting accepted into the program. Students can use this passport checker to see if their citizenship requires a visa for studying in the UK.