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Student Testimonials

	Prospective Students

You're interested in applying for a place on the BEI programme - here's all the information you need to help make up your mind .....

Firstly - are you ELIGIBLE?
You don't need to be from a business background to apply. we welcome applications from full-time pre-final year students of ANY discipline from degree or HND courses here in Northern Ireland. By 'final year' we mean:

You've just started the 2nd year of a 3 year degree in NI (or the 3rd year of a 4 year degree) or
You are currently studying in year 1 of a 2 year HND in NI.
In August 20010, you could commence one year's study in the USA and then return to complete the final year of your degree or HND in September 2011.

Where can I go?

Browse a list of all participating US colleges. NB: we do our best to accommodate student wishes but can't guarantee your choice of placement.

How to Apply

Find out about the application procedure, see other forms to complete and deadlines for submission . BEI staff visit your university/college in October-November each year to talk about the scheme. Closing date for applications is mid November.

Funding and Expenses

We pay for term-time accommodation, meals, course related reading material and travel to and from the USA. Tuition is provided free of charge. Find out what you must budget for ..

Background to the BEI Programme

How it all began - the history and ethos of BEI in Northern Ireland ..

Useful Contacts

Help with BEI queries in your own NI college or university

BEI staff in Belfast and USA

Got a query? Contact Karen McCormack or J ackie McCarthy in Belfast, or Tony Novosel in USA