Stranmillis University College, Stranmills College

• Location: Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland,
• Founded in: 1922,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of studying: mixed.

Stranmillis University College is a higher education institution that is a part of Queen's University Belfast.

The university has a truly global campus, where students from more than 30 partner universities around the world study.

SUC became the first higher education institution in Northern Ireland to achieve EcoCampus status. Now it is working to obtain the prestigious Green Flag status.

According to the results of the latest quality audit conducted by the UK Quality Assurance Agency, experts noted the highest level of trust in the academic standards of Stranmillis University College and the learning environment.

The main academic areas and programs at Stranmillis University College offer a choice of additional services. For example, students can enroll in personal short-term courses, interdisciplinary programs, with a direction of studying in:

• Irish literature and culture,
• Health care and education,
• Work with young people,
• Community development,
• Art, media and culture.

All of these modules can be combined with a variety of internship and hands-on studying options in local schools or youth and community organisations.

In 1939, the grounds of Stranmillis University College were used by the military as a hospital; at this time classes were moved to Portrush on the north coast of Antrim. The relocation of SUC students lasted until May 1944.

Stranmillis University College cooperates with 750+ schools, educational centers, and alternative accommodation companies that help accommodate international students, providing comfortable living conditions.

The university mainly offers accommodation in student residences in Belfast. It is located in a beautiful and peaceful rural area in the heart of the campus, so students will find it comfortable and interesting to live on a campus full of international students.

Additionally, the Stran Business Hotel operates on the territory of SUC, offering its guests favorable prices and cozy rooms: there is a choice of double rooms with bathrooms or single bedrooms with shared bathrooms on the floor. You can check into the hotel on a breakfast-only, half-board or full board basis. Fast Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and guests can use the shared kitchen on all floors.

Within walking distance from the campus and residences are the main attractions of the city, shops, restaurants and nightclubs. On the territory of the SUC itself, students and visitors of the city can walk along forest trails and admire the lakes.

Additional information about the resources of the residential building includes:

• 58 single rooms with bathrooms,
• 14 double rooms with bathrooms,
• 339 standard single rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen,
• Round-the-clock security,
• Proximity to the center of Belfast,
• Free parking spaces,
• A wide range of services,
• Flexible pricing for any budget.

At Stranmillis University College, students not only study and graduate, but also develop as multifaceted individuals. To do this, dozens of clubs, sections, communities and groups work on campus: from performing arts to sports training - here you can find a company of like-minded people from any field! Examples of thematic groupings in SUC are:

• Musical groups,
• Vocal lessons,
• Theater club,
• Media club,
• Christian Union,
• Football team,
• Volunteer community,
• Charity club.

In addition, all students of the university have access to hundreds of communities that work on the basis of Queen's University Belfast.

Every year, the SUC Student Union organizes dozens of thematic events, which can be joined not only by members of the union, but also by all interested students. Among the permanent formats are talent shows, charity evenings, sports competitions, evenings of cultures of the peoples of the world.

• Stranmillis University College ranks first in Northern Ireland in terms of student satisfaction.
• All students of bachelor's courses are offered a choice of an extensive internship program at enterprises, each student chooses one of the options for himself and takes an internship in real production.
• SUC has exchange programs with foreign educational centers, all students have the opportunity to take part in them and go abroad for a studying course.
• 96% of students successfully complete their studies. Graduates have the highest percentage of full-time employment of any higher education institution in Northern Ireland, with 97% of former students employed or continuing their studies 15 months (on average) after graduation.
• 67% of full-time faculty members have a doctorate.
• 78% of the research papers of the university's staff and students were internationally recognized for originality (REF 2021).
• Security works around the clock on campus, all students are safe.

The campus of Stranmillis University College is located in a picturesque area, which is a protected zone. Here students will find such infrastructure facilities and services as:

• Accommodations
• Dining room
• Sports facilities, including a gym and areas for team games,
• Betty's Coffee Shop,
• Chatz Restaurant,
• Scholars Bar,
• Self-service launderette,
• Workshops and studios, including a dance hall, a rehearsal room for a drama club, music classes, rooms for ceramics, art and textiles,
• Library: books, periodicals, journals and research tools, reading rooms and computers for independent work on term papers, essays and dissertations,
• Nature trails, which were developed in collaboration with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds of Northern Ireland - they have 14 interactive points with online guides.

Additional expenses for students of Stranmillis University College or their guardians include the following:

• Exam and re-examination fees for the academic module,
• Payment for extended validation of information in research papers through Access NI,
• Registration fee for re-submission of a dissertation or other scientific work.

Applicants who enter Stranmillis University College go through the following stages:

• Obtaining a referral from your current university should be arranged by the international department of the university. The document must indicate the name, contact details, duration of studying, subject area.
• Waiting for a response from the SUC and receiving a response letter.
• Filling out questionnaires, sending portfolios and performing other procedures of the admission campaign - specific conditions and activities depend on the chosen educational course.

All applications are considered by the SUC Admissions Committee on a first-come, first-served basis until the deadline for submitting documents.

After completing the core curriculum at Stranmillis University College, the student can choose additional courses leading to advanced studying with final certificates and diplomas. He will be able to attach this document to his main portfolio for future employment.

The career guidance service at the university helps students from the first years to prepare for the start of their career paths. Apprentices may seek counseling from the service for two years from the date of receipt of the SUC Diploma.

While students are pursuing higher education in specialized programs, they can meet potential employers at various job fairs and events organized by the career guidance service.

Stranmillis University College accepts students who, by the time of entering the British educational center, have studied at least one year in the full-time department of a higher education institution and have good current academic performance. For example, according to the American system, the applicant's average score must be at least 3.0 (with a maximum of 4.0). For each country, its own points are calculated depending on the characteristics of the educational system.

The applicant is required to provide the SUC Admissions Committee with a copy of the academic transcript from the current place of study.

Those international students who enter the university and for whom English is not their native language must be at least at the B2 level in all four components: speaking, listening, reading and writing. This condition is mandatory. The language level of a foreigner can be confirmed by passing official tests with the further receipt of a certificate.

Stranmillis University College provides some students with loans and grants with which they can pay for their on-campus accommodation, daily expenses, or educational courses. The maximum amount that a student can receive from the university administration depends on a number of factors, for example:

• Family income,
• Living with parents or separately from them,
• whether the student is an independent student.

Living credit and other loans from SUC management must be repaid upon completing the studies. Grants of any type are non-refundable.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision