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Stranmillis University College
Stranmillis University College is a university in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in a campus setting. How it compares on official data.
Not in the overall table, because it had fewer than 250 National Student Survey responses (203). This says nothing about its quality. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | Stranmillis University College | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 82.5% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 203 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 89.5% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 76.9% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | Not in LEO data | n/a | LEO earnings data covers England, Scotland and Wales. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | Stranmillis University College | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 85.7% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 84.2% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 80.0% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 86.9% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 71.7% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 88.2% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 80.5% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
Stranmillis University College appears in 2 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and social care | 7th of 35 | 89.0% | Not in LEO data |
| Education and teaching | 55th of 57 | 73.6% | Not in LEO data |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Philosophy and religious studies, Sport and exercise sciences.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 128 to 143 band, and the most common band was 128 to 143 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 7 full-time degree courses; 7 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 1 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Stranmillis University College website
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Belfast
Average private rent in the Belfast area was £1,134 a month in June 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Belfast.
Other universities and colleges in Belfast: Queen's University Belfast, St Mary's University College, Ulster University.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- Stranmillis University College: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is Stranmillis University College in the Be Wise ranking?
Not in the overall table, because it had fewer than 250 National Student Survey responses (203). This says nothing about its quality. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about Stranmillis University College?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 82.5% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 203 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was student voice (80.5%, against 79.8%), and its lowest was organisation and management (71.7%, against 79.5%).
How many students continue their course at Stranmillis University College?
On Discover Uni data, 89.5% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do Stranmillis University College graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 76.9% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
What UCAS points do you need for Stranmillis University College?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 128 to 143 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
How much is rent near Stranmillis University College?
The ONS average private rent in the Belfast area was £1,134 a month in June 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.