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Arcadia Abroad - Queens University Belfast (Outgoing Program)

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Minimum GPA: 2.8 Housing Options: Apartment
Areas of Study: Accounting, Agriculture, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Biochemistry, Biology, Business, Celtic/Irish Studies, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Communication, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, European Studies, Film, Finance, Gastronomy, Geography, Geology, German, History, International Relations, Italian, Journalism, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Math/Statistics, Media Studies, Molecular Biology, Music, Peace and Conflict Studies, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religion/Theology, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre, Women's Studies, Zoology Class Status: 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
Program Type: study abroad Language of Instruction: English
Program Description:

Arcadia - Queens U Belfast
A friendly university in the heart of vibrant Belfast

If you are looking for a welcoming institution with very strong academic leadership and a progressive, inclusive approach to campus life in a fascinating city, then Queen’s University Belfast could be for you. It offers a friendly atmospheric campus that is convenient to Belfast’s thriving social scene, shopping, and cafe culture. Its quiet Victorian quad offers peaceful study areas and meeting places just a stone’s throw from your accommodation and the excitement of city life.

Queen’s has earned an international reputation for academic excellence in social justice, peace, and reconciliation studies. You’ll find outstanding courses in each of these areas, including a selection of unique courses focused on divided societies, and a flexible approach to curriculum choices.
 
  • QUB is part of the Russell Group which represents 24 leading UK universities committed to maintaining the very best research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience, and unrivaled links with business and the public sector.
 
  • The vibrant Students' Union supports over 150 clubs and societies such as fencing, cricket, canoeing, volunteering, and music society. The Queen’s Sport facility was selected as a training ground for the 2012 Olympics. 
 
  • The McClay Library, which houses the C.S. Lewis Reading Room, was the winner of the RICS Sustainability Award 2010.
 
  • Queen's Loyalty Scholarship: Study abroad students who return to Queen's to complete a full-time postgraduate degree are also eligible for a 20% tuition fee reduction in year 1.
 
  • Travel to fascinating places of interest that enhance your cultural immersion and give a meaningful context to your academic courses, through Arcadia's planned Excursions and Activities.
 
  • Learn more about our Arcadia in Dublin Center, which will provide support and plan excursions during your time in Northern Ireland.

WHY ARCADIA?

Arcadia is a nationally recognized leader in higher education, offering exceptional study, research, and internship experiences for students from colleges and universities across the US. Our unique combination of customized, diverse academic programming and comprehensive support allows students to explore new worlds, get to know themselves, boost their resumes for future job opportunities and graduate school, and experience the incredible growth and shifts in perspective that a culturally immersive experience can deliver.

Please visit the Arcadia website for dates and the latest program information.
 

Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 10/02/2024 ** Rolling Admission 01/01/2025 05/31/2025

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.