Stranmillis University College

Stranmillis University College, a College of Queen's University Belfast, is a specialist higher education institution located on a conservation-designated campus on Stranmillis Road in the heart of Belfast's student quarter, Northern Ireland. Founded in 1922, the College specialises in education and teacher training, offering undergraduate degrees (BEd, BSc, BA) and postgraduate programmes (MEd, MA, PGCE, MTeach) in areas including primary and post-primary teacher education, early childhood studies, physical education and sport. The College is ranked No. 1 in Northern Ireland for student satisfaction in the 2026 National Student Survey, with a 96% student success rate. All undergraduate students undertake extensive work-based professional placements, and 100% have the opportunity to study abroad. The most recent Graduate Outcomes survey reports that 97% of graduates are in employment or further study fifteen months after graduation. The UK Quality Assurance Agency reports the highest level of confidence in academic standards at Stranmillis. On-campus accommodation is available through Stran Halls, which is open to students from any university or college. International students are welcomed from over 30 countries worldwide. Tuition fees for 2026-27 range from £4,985 (NI/ROI) to £22,400–£23,000 (international) per year depending on programme and residency status.