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Belfast Metropolitan College

Belfast, United Kingdom • Founded 2007

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: belfastmet.ac.uk

Overview

English Name: Belfast Metropolitan College
Acronyms: BMC
Founded: 2007
Institution Type: College
Belfast Metropolitan College campus and surroundings

Established in 2007, Belfast Metropolitan College runs as a college in Belfast, United Kingdom. The institution functions as a higher-education provider.

Belfast Metropolitan College's academic profile: it runs a broad programme catalogue.

Location & Contact

Where to find Belfast Metropolitan College, plus its phone, email, website, and social media links.

Programs Offered

Belfast Metropolitan College's programme catalogue is grouped by level below.

40 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in United Kingdom

Honours Degree 6 programmes

Professional Development in Leadership and Management
Management & Leadership · 18 months

Programme website (opens in a new tab)

Associate's Degree 2 programmes

Certificate 10 programmes

Foundation 22 programmes

Showing 10 of 22.

Scholarships in United Kingdom

Scholarships and grants accessible to students attending Belfast Metropolitan College or other universities in the United Kingdom are below.

Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition fees at the international rate, an annual maintenance stipend, and support towards the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, for postgraduate (and some undergraduate) study at Cambridge; there is no separate application form.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined
Funds full-time or part-time PhD study, the one-year MLitt, or (with some exceptions) other one-year postgraduate courses at the University of Cambridge; fee and stipend amounts are set through the University's own student-funding process rather than published on the eligibility page.
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 20,400 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living, Travel
Covers University of Oxford course and college fees, an annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 a month, 2025-26 rate), the Oxford application fee, student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs, two economy flights to and from the UK, and a settling-in allowance.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 18,622 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living
Covers 100% of course fees and a living-cost grant (at least £18,622 a year through the St Antony's College partnership) for the full period of fee liability, plus participation in a tailored leadership programme.

How to apply to Belfast Metropolitan College

What applying to Belfast Metropolitan College involves, in five steps.

  1. 1
    Research programmes at Belfast Metropolitan College

    Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Belfast Metropolitan College offers 40 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

  2. 2
    Review admissions criteria

    Each programme at Belfast Metropolitan College has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

  3. 3
    Gather supporting documents

    Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

  4. 4
    Lodge your application

    Undergraduate applicants apply through UCAS (ucas.com) rather than directly to Belfast Metropolitan College. Postgraduate applicants apply directly through Belfast Metropolitan College's own admissions portal at www.belfastmet.ac.uk.

  5. 5
    Confirm receipt and track progress

    After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Reach the institution by phone at +442890265000. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Belfast Metropolitan College

Quick answers to common questions about Belfast Metropolitan College.

When did Belfast Metropolitan College open?

Belfast Metropolitan College traces its founding to 2007 (approximately 19 years ago).

Where can I find Belfast Metropolitan College?

The institution is located in Belfast, United Kingdom.

How do I find Belfast Metropolitan College online?

The institution's website is www.belfastmet.ac.uk.

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