Living & Studying in the UK

If you want to study at Belfast Met College, then you will need to prepare to live in Northern Ireland, ideally Belfast and nearby cities. Our International team can advise on:

Visa regulations for the UK – we can advise on applications

The cost of living in Belfast – we can help you to work out the cost of living

How to open a bank account – we can advise on the nearest branches of banks to the College

How to apply to work in the UK – if your visa allows work in the UK we can link you to employment agencies and our careers team

How to arrange healthcare – we can advise on the options open to you

Travelling around Belfast – we can advise on the best and cheapest way to travel

Registering for a National Insurance number