Belfast Metropolitan College

History

Belfast Metropolitan College is the largest college of further and higher education in Northern Ireland and one of the biggest providers in the UK.The history of Belfast Metropolitan College stems back to the early 1900s with the opening of the Municipal Technical Institute in September 1906.

Education

We have developed a dynamic new curriculum which mirrors the priority growth areas identified for Northern Ireland as this is where future jobs will be created. Through our partnerships with industry, we constantly adapt our curriculum to meet the skill demands of our economy.We provide a unique breadth of education and training at every level and have designed a portfolio of courses to address a variety of skill needs – from apprenticeship and Level 1 courses, to those undertaking degrees and post-graduate study. Coupled with this is our commitment to ensuring that our students have access to opportunities which will enhance their employability and job-ready skills.

Housing services

We will help you to find suitable accommodation. Once you have been accepted on the course and you need assistance in finding accommodation, you must send in your accommodation application form so that we can help you arrange this.

Library services

Belfast Met has an extensive Library and Information Service that has been designed to support your learning on and off campus.There are three large Libraries in our campuses at Titanic Quarter, Millfield and Castlereagh. We also provide support and resources for courses at our E3/Springvale campus.

Campus life

As the largest Further and Higher Education College in Northern Ireland, we are located across four main sites: Titanic Quarter, Millfield, Castlereagh, and e3 Springvale.Check out our fantastic, state-of-the-art campuses with their world class, industry standard teaching facilities such as the professional standard Belfast Film and Television School, libraries in each campus, cafes and comfortable student spaces.The College has invested over £60M in its range of facilities and we are proud to be an inclusive and welcoming College dedicated to providing students with the best possible learning experience.

Sports facilities

Based in South East Belfast Castlereagh Campus accommodates a number of specialist vocational courses with facilities that include:

Gym Hall
Fitness suite
Motor Vehicle Workshop
Heating and Ventilation workshop
Training Restaurant
Training Kitchens
Dressmaking and Tailoring workroom
Pottery Room with Double Kiln