Universities/Colleges

Queen's University Belfast external link
Queen's combines the best of tradition with a progressive outlook. It is an institution with a world-class academic reputation as reflected in the award of a Queen's Anniversary Prize in 2006, the fourth time the University has been honoured in this way.

University of Ulster external link
The University of Ulster’s Vision is to be a model of an outstanding regional university with a national and international reputation for quality. The University makes a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural advancement of Northern Ireland as a region within a national and international context and plays a key role in attracting inward investment.

St Mary's University College external link
In addition to the student teachers who have been the core of St.Mary's for the past 100 years, our BA (Liberal Arts) programme has brought new students with new career ambitions and interests to give a new dimension to life in the College. Our Masters degree programmes have given extra life to the College in the evenings.

Stranmillis University College external link
Stranmillis University College offers an exciting range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Its vision is to be a centre of excellence in educational, professional and vocational development.

Open University Distance Learning external link
The Open University (OU) is the United Kingdom's only university dedicated to distance learning. For most courses there are no previous qualifications required to study, you have to be aged 18 when your course starts but there is no upper age limit.

Universities UK external link
Universities UK is the essential voice of all the UK universities. We promote and support their work and provide services to our members.

Association of Northern Ireland Colleges (ANIC) external link
ANIC was set up in 1998 to represent the newly independent F&HE Colleges and this site will enable you to access your local College, while also providing useful information about the role and activities of the FE sector in supporting learning, training and economic development in Northern Ireland.

Universities and Colleges Admissisons Service (UCAS) external link
The UCAS website is designed to help, advise and inform all those who are involved in or use the UCAS process.

NI Student Pad external link
This site is funded by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive to promote, in particular, registered HMO properties to students. It is currently being promoted by the universities to advertise on-campus accommendation.