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OW TO APPLY FOR A STUDY EXCHANGE

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CADEMIC ASPECTS

CADEMIC ASPECTS

Select a destination

Using the Faculty links tables, find out which universities Queen's has Student Exchange Agreements with in your subject area. Then investigate the university you are interested in. Try to find out as much as possible about the university in advance of meeting with your International Exchange Adviser It pays to be wellinformed

Most universities have web pages dedicated to incoming Exchange Students You should especially look for information on admission procedures and how to apply for accommodation.

You should then contact the International Exchange Adviser for your School to find out about the application/selection process. The member of Queen's staff responsible for each subject area is listed in the Faculty links. If there is competition for a limited number of places, the International Exchange Adviser may decide to interview interested candidates. Final decisions may be based on applicants' past academic performance and apparent commitment to the opportunity of studying abroad.

Nomination to Host University

The International Exchange Adviser will notify the Global Opportunities Team of the students selected to attend each partner university on a Study Exchange You will then be nominated to your host university Your host university should send you an application form for admission to that university and guidance about accommodation, or give you a link to this form and information online. Chase this up if there seems to be a delay. Note that host universities may have a deadline for the receipt of applications and it is very important to adhere to those deadlines Although most nominated students are accepted by our partner universities, the host university will make the final decision on this and notify you about your acceptance.

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