A place to feel welcome
We’re here for you; here to make you feel welcome, to represent you, to help you make the most of your time here and ensure you have a great.
Stranmillis has a strong Students’ Union, led by students for students. The Union plays an active and vital role in the life of the College, giving you a voice on what matters to you; working on your behalf to ensure the highest standards of teaching, learning and professional development are delivered; and ensuring you make the most of your skills and talents through an extensive programme of extra-curricular activities.
We’re here for you; here to make you feel welcome, to represent you, to help you make the most of your time here and ensure you have a great.
The Union is incredibly important to the social life of the College, organising a diverse programme of events and activities from Freshers’ Week to Stran Does Strictly, Acoustic and Dessert nights in Scholars Bar to the Back to School Bop and Annual Ball. For more information on events this year contact president@stran.ac.uk
From stage to sportsfield, whether your interests lie in the field of sport, music, drama, media or the Christian Union, there is a host of clubs, societies and activities for you to get involved with and become part of the Stranmillis community, including the legendary Stran Panto! Additionally, all students studying at Stranmillis are also registered students of Queen’s University and are therefore able to avail of the extensive range of clubs and societies at QUB.
Throughout the year, the Students’ Union organises a host of events where you can showcase your hidden talents to help raise funds for the SU’s charity partner, Fields of Life and a range of other charitable causes. As well as helping transform the lives of others, you’ll also create memories and friendships you will cherish for life.
Belfast is one of the Top 10 cities on the rise (Lonely Planet) and top 12 world travel destinations (Frommer’s).
High student retention rates at >95%. We're big enough to be dynamic, but small enough to know your name.
Stranmillis is ranked first in Northern Ireland for student satisfaction (NSS 2022).
The campus attracts students and staff from over 30 partner universities worldwide.
Affordable student living with 411 fully furnished single bedrooms
The College is the first HEI in Northern Ireland to be awarded EcoCampus status.
Stranmillis graduates have the highest full-time employment rate of any HEI in Northern Ireland.
Stranmillis has invested heavily in the latest communications technology and campus-wide high speed WiFi.