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Bienvenidos! Queen’s University Belfast welcomes students from Mexico • Founded as Queen’s College in 1845, Queen’s became an independent university in its own right in 1908. • Today it has more than 17,000 students from over 80 countries, 3,500 staff, and 100,000 graduates worldwide. • International students play a key role in the Queen’s experience and have helped raise the quality of teaching and research.
Why Choose Queen’s University? A tradition of excellence: a world-class future • A Russell Group university: one of the UK’s 20 leading research-intensive universities • Ranked in the UK top 20 in 22 subject areas (Times Good University Guide 2011) • Teaching and Research… in the front rank of UK universities (The Guardian University Guide) • A first-class student experience in world-class facilities • INTO Queen’s offers a full range of courses to international students who need additional language training [www.into.uk.com/qub] • Second-safest city in the world (United Nations) • Lowest cost of living in the UK (British Council)
• We offer transport from the airports on arrival and a free, three-day Orientation programme for international students. • The city hosts a number of internationally acclaimed arts festivals including the Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen’s and the International Belfast Film Festival. It also offers an eclectic range of entertainment including live music venues, theatres and cinemas, a wealth of fantastic art galleries and award-winning restaurants. • International students at Queen’s University are guaranteed a place in University accommodation for at least their first year at Queen’s if they apply by the closing date.
Queen’s University Belfast: Entrepreneurial University of the Year 2009 Enterprise and entrepreneurial skills are embedded throughout the curriculum which culminated in Queen’s winning the prestigious title of ‘Entrepreneurial University of the Year’ at the Times Higher Education Awards in 2009.
Outstanding Engineering Research Team of the Year 2010 Queen’s pioneering research aimed at protecting the lives and livelihoods of some of the poorest people on the planet has been recognised in the award of ‘Outstanding Engineering Research Team of the Year’ at the Times Higher Education awards 2010. A team from The School of Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering received the title as recognition of their work in tackling the world’s worst case of ongoing mass poisoning and creating the first low-cost chemical free arsenic removal plant in India.
Queen’s University Belfast is cited 22 times in the top 20 universities by subject
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Ranking in the top 20
Accounting and Finance
18
Anthropology
11
Celtic Studies
6
Drama Dance and Cinematics
20
Iberian Languages
17
Music
18
Social Policy
17
Social Work
1
Engineering and Physical Sciences Aeronatical and Manufacturing Engineering Archaeology
13 12
Chemical Engineering
13
Civil Engineering
14
Times Good University guide 2011
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
10
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Land and Property Management
3
Mechanical Engineering
18
Physics and Astronomy
19
Town and Country Planning and Landscape
9
Medicine, Health and Life Sciences Agriculture and Forestry
5
Anatomy and Physiology
14
Dentistry
9
Food Science
10
Pharmacology and Pharmacy
4
Northern Ireland a ‘Must See’ Destination Northern Ireland offers an enormous variety of landscapes, cultural and leisure opportunities. It was ranked third in the ‘Top European Regions of the Future’ in the Financial Times FDI European Regions and Cities of the Future Awards 2008–2009 Belfast is the capital city of Northern Ireland – the most successful region in the UK (on a per capita basis) at attracting Foreign Direct Investment.
• The city attracts the largest number of software development projects in the UK outside of London. • The city has two airports which were used by over 8 million people in 2008. • Belfast attracts a total of 7.1 million visitors each year, continuing the Lonely Planet’s endorsement of it as being a ‘city on the rise’. • There are currently 268,323 people living in the city of which around 60,000 are students • With an average age of 27 Northern Ireland has one of the youngest populations in Europe.
Connections Travelling to and from Northern Ireland is easy and economical. Most major British cities are within an hour’s flight time from Belfast’s two airports. Competition means that fares are low, and there are many flights each day to the rest of the British Isles and mainland Europe.
Belfast: Student City
Queen’s University Belfast
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Queen’s historic campus is located in the attractive, leafy suburbs of South Belfast, a lively area only 15 minutes away from the city centre, and packed with student facilities. [ www.timesonline.co.uk ]
Entry requirements for Mexican students Undergraduate: Mexican applicants who are holders of Bachillerato have normally completed 12 years of education and will be expected to undertake a Foundation programme or another recognised bridging programme before being eligible for admission to an undergraduate programme. Applicants who have successfully completed the first year of a Mexican University degree (Licenciado) will be considered for admission to the first year of an undergraduate degree programme. International Baccalaureate entry requirements are listed in the Queen’s undergraduate prospectus and range between 27–37 points overall depending on the degree programme.
Applicants will normally need to demonstrate a minimum level of English equivalent to 6.0 IELTS, 550/213 TOEFL; however some courses have higher requirements (please check with International Office staff). Postgraduate: Holders of the Licenciado awarded after 4 or more years of study will be considered for Postgraduate Diploma or Masters programme as appropriate. Holders of a Maestria (Masters) degree will be considered for direct admission to postgraduate research programmes (MPhil/PhD). Applicants will normally need to demonstrate a minimum level of English equivalent to 6.0 IELTS, 550/213 TOEFL; however many courses have higher requirements.
Application procedures Undergraduate: Applications for full-time undergraduate degree programmes at Queen’s University Belfast must be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). All applicants are now encouraged to apply online at www.ucas.com; you can get help with submitting an application from your school or the British Council (see below). The application deadline for international students is 30 June 2011, except for those applying for Medicine and Dentistry. Postgraduate: Postgraduate applicants should use the Online Application System for the majority of taught courses and research programmes at Queen’s, available at: http://www.qub.ac.uk/home/ProspectiveStudents/ InternationalStudents/InternationalPostgraduate/ HowtoApply
Please read the guidelines carefully. The application deadline for admission for international students is flexible, however, we encourage you to apply as early as possible for all programmes so that arrangements can be made for tests, interviews and collection of references, where required. If you are seeking financial support, you should refer to the relevant School web pages for information on deadline dates for postgraduate funding applications, as this will also determine when your application for admission should be submitted.
Tuition fees and living costs The tuition fees for new students in 2011–2012 will be as follows. Postgraduate courses and research Classroom-based courses: £10,730 (MXN 202,547) Courses with a laboratory or workshop component: £13,145 (MXN 248,205) Medical or dental courses involving clinical provision: £25,167 (MXN 475,247)
Undergraduate courses Classroom-based courses: £10,730 (MXN 202,547) Courses with a laboratory or workshop component: £13,145 (MXN 248,205) Pre-clinical elements of medical and dental courses: £14,534 (MXN 274,432) Clinical elements of medical and dental courses: £26,534 (MXN 501,055) MXN equivalents are given for guidance only Exchange rate as at 06/01/11: £1 GBP = MXN 18.87
Northern Ireland is recognised by the British Council as having the lowest cost of living in the UK. We estimate, as a guide, that you should allow approximately £7,500 (MXN 141,626) to cover your expenses for one year.
Sources of funding A list of sources of funding, together with application forms, guidance notes and information on closing dates, can be found on Queen’s Postgraduate Awards Office website: http://www.qub.ac.uk/home/StudyingatQueens/ PostgraduateOffice Alban Scholarships for Latin American Students This Programme offers high-level scholarships to Latin American students choosing to study in the European Union. Applications are accepted from all 18 eligible countries. See www.programalban.org For other information on funding sources, please visit: www.britishcouncil.org/learning-funding-your-studies.htm
Accommodation International students at Queen’s are guaranteed a place in University accommodation for at least their first year at Queen’s. Residences are located within easy walking distance of the University in a pleasant residential area. All accommodation is self-catering and networked and a significant proportion is en-suite. For a virtual tour of accommodation at Queen’s, an online copy of the Accommodation handbook, and information on accommodation fees, please see Queen’s Student Accommodation Office website: http://www.stayatqueens.com/sites/StayAtQueens/ Wheretostay/InternationalStudents
Useful contacts International Officer with responsibility for Mexico: Ms Bridget Carey (b.carey@qub.ac.uk) International Office Queen’s University Belfast Belfast BT7 1NN Tel: + 44 028 9097 5088 Fax: + 44 028 9097 5089 http://www.qub.ac.uk/home/ProspectiveStudents/ InternationalStudents/ Online information for students in Mexico: To have a personal Queen’s webpage set up, and receive information on the University customised for your needs, register for a personal webpage at: http://knock.qub.ac.uk/prospective_student_portal/ login.php
Students currently studying at Queen’s: If you would like to correspond directly with a Mexican student currently studying at Queen’s University Belfast, please contact the member of International Office staff named above. We will be pleased to put you in touch with current students, who will be able to give you first-hand information about studying at Queen’s. Queen’s Local Representatives in Mexico If you would like to work with a local educational agent, please contact: EduLynks Niza 46 2do piso Col. Juarez Del. Cuauhtemoc C.P. 06600 Tel: 01 (55) 5514 8857 email: tannia@edulynks.edu
The British Council in Mexico: You can find out more about studying and living in the UK, by contacting British Council staff at the address below, or visiting www.britishcouncil.org/mexico.htm. British Council Mexico, Lope de Vega No. 316, Col. Chapultepec Morales, Delegaci贸n Miguel Hidalgo, 11570 M茅xico, D.F. Tel: +52 (55) 5263 1900 Fax:+52 (55) 5263 email: bcmexico@britishcouncil.org.mx
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