Belfast Metropolitan College
Belfast, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1906
Overview
Belfast Metropolitan College, known as Belfast Met, is the largest further and higher education college in Northern Ireland and one of the largest in the United Kingdom. It provides a wide range of academic, vocational, and professional development programmes at every level, from entry-level and apprenticeships through to foundation degrees and honours degrees. Higher education programmes are validated by Queen's University Belfast, Ulster University, and the Open University. The college operates across four campuses in Belfast: Titanic Quarter, Millfield, Castlereagh, and Springvale (e3).
Fields of study
- Business & Management
- Computing & IT
- Engineering & Construction
- Creative Arts & Design
- Media & Film
- Music
- Health & Social Care
- Childhood Studies
- Counselling
- Hospitality & Catering
- Science
- Sport
- Animal Management
- Hair & Beauty
- A-Levels & Academic Study
- ESOL & Essential Skills
- Apprenticeships & Traineeships
Accreditation: Department for the Economy (Northern Ireland); Queen's University Belfast; Ulster University; Open University
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- Rolling admissions
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- studentportal@belfastmet.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
From about $3,175 / year
Domestic students
£2,500 – £6,500 / year
Full-time Higher Education: most courses £3,110 per year (2026-27); BSc Social Work £4,855 per year; Foundation Degree (QUB) £3,237 per year. Fees shown are for home/NI students. International student fees not published in sources.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) Accounting Technology (Top-up) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| BSc (Hons) Fashion Production and Business (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| BSc in Social Work (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| FD Film Production (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.