INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES
Our students turn their ambitions into achievements, excelling in their studies at Queen’s and building remarkable careers across the globe.
Hear from our students
Where are our graduates now?
Business, management and finance
Keyu
| China“The transition from the centre to Queen’s University is very good because the preparation courses align with your major at Queen’s. When you enter Year 2, you don’t have to spend time catching up because you have already learned most of the knowledge.”
Pathway: International Year One
Degree: BSc (Hons) Finance with a Year in Industry
Tuba
| Pakistan“The centre does a great job of preparing students for their transition to Queen’s University. I learned immensely through an educational point of view but even as an international student learning to fit in and socialise, they made sure to help.”
Pathway: International Year One
Degree: BSc (Hons) Business Economics
Vicky
| Hong Kong, China“The structure of my degree at Queen’s gave me the opportunity to study a placement year in Hong Kong. This is something that I think made me stand out from other candidates when applying for jobs. I got a good job in London quickly after graduating.”
Pathway: International Foundation
Degree: BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science
Engineering and technology
Ian
| MalaysiaInnovation Project Lead at UK Power Networks
“One of my lecturers suggested going for an internship, because once you’ve got the theory and seen the practical side, it’s a strong bond. I did an internship with Airbus. When I went back to uni after the internship, everything made more sense.”
Pathway: International Foundation
Degree: MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
Hassan
| PakistanQ & Accessories Engineer at Aston Martin Lagonda
“After researching, I found that Queen’s engineering alumni went on to work at big companies like Aston Martin and Rolls Royce, where I ended up getting a placement. It’s the best decision I have made in my life.”
Pathway: International Year One
Degree: BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
Dennise
| IndonesiaDesign Engineer at Blow Moulding Technologies
“Belfast has a lot of engineering historical background and Queen’s understands engineering culture. It was an exceptional learning experience to train me to become an accomplished aerospace engineer.”
Pathway: International Foundation
Degree: BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering
Other top subjects
Ali
| KuwaitPharmacist at Jaber Al Ahmad Hospital
“I owe my academic and professional success to Queen’s. Hospital and community placements were provided each year, where we shadowed senior pharmacists’ daily routines and practices. I felt fully prepared and confident when I graduated.”
Pathway: International Foundation
Degree: MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy
Haneen
| Kuwait“The International Study Centre and Queen’s University both played crucial roles in preparing me for my career in architecture. The support and guidance from the centre staff were invaluable, ensuring I had a smooth transition into university life.”
Pathway: International Foundation
Degree: BSc (Hons) Architecture
Ei Mon
| Myanmar“My classmates who didn’t complete a Pre-Master’s found it challenging to integrate culturally and to understand the expectations of UK universities. For me, it was straightforward as I trained and prepared at the International Study Centre.”
Pathway: Pre-Master's
Degree: MSc Psychological Science