# Queen's University Belfast

**Source**: https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/GlobalOpportunities/
**Parent**: https://www.qub.ac.uk/International/

# Global Opportunities

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How far will you go?

Global Opportunities

[See 2025-2026 programme of activities](https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/careers-events/)

### Find the right Global Opportunity

### [Try our new online search tool](https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/GlobalOpportunities/go-global-search-tool)

### The adventure starts here

Keen to explore the world?

Every year over 900 Queen's students take the opportunity to go outside Northern Ireland to study or gain work-related experience – why not be one of them?

Some courses offer periods of study and work abroad as part of your degree. However, all Queen’s students have access to a range of life-changing travel opportunities suited to every study level and discipline. You can go abroad for the summer, for a semester or for a whole year.

Find out more about these opportunities during  **Go Global Week**

[Find out more about Go Global Week](https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/GlobalOpportunities/go-global/)

Go Global Week and Go Global Fair

**Go Global Week and Go Global Fair**

**Go Global Week will take place in October 2026!**

Global Opportunities will run a series of in-person workshops, giving students the opportunity to chat to organisations that offered amazing experiences in international study, work or volunteering abroad.

The biggest event of **Go Global Week**is our **Go Global Fair**where we will bring together a range of organisations who want to share with Queen’s students the vast range of international opportunities that can enhance or supplement their time at Queen’s.  Come along to our Fair and learn more about the range of study, work and volunteering opportunities on offer.

**We’ll look forward to announcing our Go Global Week 2026 schedule in summer 2026!**

**#GoGlobalWeek #GoGlobal**

[Find out more about Go Global Week](https://go.qub.ac.uk/goglobalweek "Find out more about Go Global Week")

### Go Global Sowcase 2026

The Go Global Showcase launched our semester two and summer programmes in the Foyer, One Elmwood.

We were delighted to highlight a range on upcoming opportunities including European Study Exchange, Utrecht Summer School, Think Pacific virtual internships and many more!

**91.6% of students who go abroad obtain first-class honours or an upper second-class degree**

(Gone International: Rising Aspirations, 2022)

**Students who go abroad get better degrees and better jobs**

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  (Gone International: Rising Aspirations, 2022)

**Students who go abroad are more likely to be in a graduate job six months after graduating.**

(Gone International: Rising Aspirations, 2022)

**Students who go abroad earn 5.5% more six months after graduating.**

(Gone International: Rising Aspirations, 2022)

Study Abroad

**Fancy a taste of campus life in an exciting new country?**

Our study abroad programmes range in length from one week to one year.

You can choose to spend a semester at a European or Australian university, a year in America or spend the summer in Canada.

[Discover study abroad options](https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/GlobalOpportunities/StudyAbroad/ "Discover study abroad options")

Work abroad

Whether it’s gleaning industry knowledge inside the skyscraper offices of New York; tackling the policy makers in Capitol Hill or gaining hands-on work experience in global organisations in based in Northern Ireland, Europe and across the globe, our range of work abroad programmes will enrich your Queen’s experience and boost your CV.

We have placements and internships to suit all disciplines.

[Discover work abroad options](https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/GlobalOpportunities/WorkAbroad/ "Discover work abroad options")

Global Opportunities Events

We’ll keep you informed about the Global Opportunities available to you throughout the academic year through fairs, information sessions and talks.

We have a range of in-person information sessions during [Go Global Week](https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/GlobalOpportunities/go-global/)which typically takes place in October, and you can also chat with us in person at our annual **Go Global Fair**in the Mandela Hall.

[Register for upcoming events](https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/careers-events/ " Register for upcoming events")

Hear from other students

Many of our students vlog or blog about their travel experiences.

Check out our [blog](https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/GlobalOpportunities/blog/ "blog") to read their inspiring stories.

Funding your travels

Travelling while at university can be a fantastic and life-changing experience. However, we are aware that the cost can be a barrier for many students. Some programmes provide funding or scholarships to help finance your trip.

[Discover funding sources](https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/GlobalOpportunities/StudyAbroad/Othersourcesoffunding/ "Discover funding sources")

Chat to us

You can chat to a member of the Global Opportunities team about the travel options available to you. Normally drop-in appointments are available every Tuesday & Thursday, 12 - 1pm. We are currently offering these chats through virtual appointments via video call.

[Book an appointment via MyFuture](https://qub-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php/students/?s=calendar&ss=app_main&mode=landing "Book an appointment")

**[Check out upcoming Global Opportunities events on our Careers events page](https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/careers-events/)**