Further Education Colleges

Northern Ireland has six regional Further Education (FE) colleges and one agricultural college. These offer vocational training, A-level equivalents, apprenticeships, and professional development courses.

• Belfast Metropolitan College: belfastmet.ac.uk
• Northern Regional College: nrc.ac.uk
• North West Regional College: nwrc.ac.uk
• South Eastern Regional College (SERC): serc.ac.uk
• Southern Regional College: src.ac.uk
• South West College: swc.ac.uk
• CAFRE (College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise): cafre.ac.uk

Higher Education Institutions

For those looking to pursue degrees or higher-level qualifications, Northern Ireland offers excellent university options with support for local and international students.

• Queen’s University Belfast (QUB): A leading research university with a global reputation.
  qub.ac.uk
• Ulster University: A modern university with campuses across Northern Ireland and a strong focus on employability.
  ulster.ac.uk
• St Mary’s University College: Specializes in teacher training and liberal arts within a close-knit community.
  stmarys-belfast.ac.uk