What Our
Students Say

What our students say

Stranmillis in 3 Words

Chris Pollock BSc HPAS

Q. Most enjoyable thing about your course?
Great opportunities to study abroad and broaden your horizons.

Q. Best thing about campus?
Stran is small but it’s unique in every way. It’s like a big family!

Q. Tell us about the tutors?
So down to earth. I can honestly ask them anything and their banter is great….. which is always a good thing.

Q. Favourite place on campus?
The Drama Theatre – so many happy memories!

Lauren Moffett, Rachel McKay and Jillian Blair, BEd Primary

Q. The best thing about Stran?
We love the Drama Theatre because it is the place where we have the most fun and have made the most memories.

Q. Best thing about the tutors?
They are approachable and not only provide us with valuable insights and knowledge for teaching in the Primary classroom, but they also provide us with top quality banter!

Q. Best thing about living in Halls?
Living with your pals! You always have a study buddy nearby. It is catered, so you don’t need to worry about burning the flat down!

Robert Hunter, BEd Post-Primary

Q. The best thing about Stran?
The family feel and genuine sense of community and especially the annual Panto!

Q. Best thing about campus?
Being so close to everything! The grounds are so beautiful and it’s a nice, compact campus with all the facilities you need.

Rebeckah Wilson, BEd Post Primary

Q. Most enjoyable part of your course?
Easy to get to know people. Green and peaceful.

Q. Tell us about extra-curricular activities you are involved in
International, Panto, Stran Does Strictly, Charity Week and Christian Union.

Zara McNally BA ECS

Q. Best thing about campus?
Students’ Union, Panto, volunteering and Christian Union!

Q. The best thing about Stran?
Everything is so close by and the campus is so secure with 24 hour security.

Q. Three words that describe Stranmillis
Like a family.

Marc Cowan BEd Primary

Q. Favourite place on campus?
Betty’s Coffee Shop and Scholars Bar.

Q. Three words that describe Stranmillis
Community, support and enjoyment. J

James Robinson BEd Primary

Q. Tell us about extra-curricular activities you are involved in
Panto, Choir, Students’ Union, Executive and College Events.

Q. Favourite place on campus?
Panto, Students’ Union and Betty’s Coffee Shop.

Alex Coulter and Rebecca Murphy, BEd Primary

Q. The best thing about Stran?
The social life at Stranmillis is fantastic. Neither of us knew anyone at the university before we came, yet we quickly made friends with a few other girls. How did we meet them? Firstly, Stranmillis incorporates a lot of group work into their tasks making it easier to talk to unknown people.

Q. Tell us about activities you’ve been involved with
There are loads of Students’ Union events that are so much fun to attend, such as, the Back to School
Bop, Stran does Strictly, the UV Party and our very own Take Me Out. Freshers’ week is a prime time
to meet people as everyone is in the same boat and trying to socialise as much as possible.

Q. Best place on campus?
There are also tons of places on campus to hang out, such as, Betty’s coffee shop, Chatz
restaurant and Scholars Bar, as well as great cafes, restaurants, clubs and bars in the local vicinity

Katie Wilson BEd Primary

Q. Most enjoyable part of your course?
You get plenty of opportunity to work with others and spend time out in primary schools. It’s very practical!

Emma Jefferson BSc HPAS

Q. Best thing about the tutors?
They motivate and challenge you but outside the lecture room they are fun and their doors are always open for a chat. The best thing about Stran It is so beautiful! Going for a walk and enjoying the wildlife and trees.

REASONS TO STUDY AT STRANMILLIS

MUST-VISIT-DESTINATION

MUST VISIT DESTINATION

Belfast is one of the Top 10 cities on the rise (Lonely Planet) and top 12 world travel destinations (Frommer’s).

STUDENT-RETENTION

STUDENT RETENTION

High student retention rates at >95%.

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Student Satisfaction

Stranmillis is ranked first in Northern Ireland for student satisfaction (NSS 2022).

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Global community

The campus attracts students and staff from over 30 partner universities worldwide.

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study abroad

All students have the opportunity to spend time studying abroad.

Green-campus

Green campus

The College is the first HEI in Northern Ireland to be awarded EcoCampus status.

Employability

Employability

Stranmillis graduates have the highest full-time employment rate of any HEI in Northern Ireland.

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Always connected

Stranmillis has invested heavily in the latest communications technology and campus-wide high speed WiFi.