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International Exchange
Stranmillis University College, a university college of Queen's University Belfast, is a recognised leader in educational research, teaching and learning, annually hosting international students for semester and short programmes. Our International Exchange programme is aimed at student teachers, teaching assistants and those involved in community education, sport, health promotion and youth work.
Stranmillis University College continues to be committed to ensuring a strong relationship with our existing and future EU students. Students from our international exchange partner institutions can attend Stranmillis University College as part of a bi-lateral exchange programme and your home institution must have an Inter-Institutional Agreement for student exchange in a relevant subject area with Stranmillis University College. Visit our list of Global Partners to see if we have an agreement with your university. The duration of the exchange is one or two semesters. If you wish to come to Stranmillis University, you will need to be nominated by your home university international office. Explore our International Exchange opportunities here.
We are delighted to welcome students to Stranmillis, where they will quickly become part of the community, experience the Northern Ireland culture, create long lasting friendships and develop both personally and professionally. We offer a range of modules from our undergraduate programmes in Initial Teacher Education (including Children with Special and Additional Needs, Literary Studies and Children’s Literature), Early Childhood Studies, and Physical Education and Sport.
WHO CAN APPLY?
In order to participate in an International Exchange, your home institution must have a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for student exchange in a relevant subject area with Stranmillis University College. MOU agreements cannot be signed at the request of an individual student.
NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATION
Applications are accepted from students who have been officially nominated by their home university. Once a nomination has been received by the student’s home university by email (international@stran.ac.uk), the student will be contacted directly with information about our application process. See the FAQ’s section for further information.
NOMINATION AND APPLICATION DEADLINES
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, however the following deadline dates apply:
Semester One (Fall) or full academic year
Nomination Deadline: 1 May
Application Deadline: 1 June
Semester Two (Spring)
Nomination Deadline: 1 October
Application Deadline: 15 October
Why study at Stranmillis
Must visit destination
Belfast is one of the Top 10 cities on the rise (Lonely Planet) and top 12 world travel destinations (Frommer’s).
Student Retention
High student retention rates at >95%.
Student Satisfaction
Stranmillis is ranked first in Northern Ireland for student satisfaction.
Network of partners
Over 750 school, community and business work placement partners.
Global community
The campus attracts students and staff from over 30 partner universities worldwide.
Stran Halls
Affordable student living with over 411 on-campus single occupancy bedrooms.
Security
With 24 hour residential support and security you’re always safe.
Budget friendly prices
Guaranteed on-site accommodation at competive rates.