Queen's University is conscious of the need to cater for the welfare of its students. Every student is assigned an Adviser of Studies or Supervisor, who can provide academic support and guidance.
Many Schools also have an member of academic staff who has responsibility for international activities and students.
As well as advisers and tutors, the University has a comprehensive student support service, and this includes chaplains and other religious representatives, the University Health Service, student counsellors and a careers service.
In addition, the staff of Queen's International have a special responsibility for looking after the needs of international students and helping them adjust to a different country and way of life.
Queen's International can offer support and guidance from your initial enquiries about coming to Queen's, during the application process, pre-arrival, and once you get here.
It also co-ordinates the International Students' Orientation Programme. See the section about Orientation and Arrival on this website.
Within the Students' Union, an International Students' Officer is elected every year to represent the needs of international students.
There are also a number of clubs and societies, especially aimed at international students.
