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A city of talent

Education and Skills

Belfast is brimming with talent and creativity.

Over 59,000 full and part time students are enrolled in higher education here, creating a pipeline of highly educated, adaptable young people who are primed for success.

Our two world-class universities, Queen’s University and Ulster University play a central role in the city; connecting people and ideas, creativity and commerce. Driving innovation and our knowledge economy.

Boosted by our Belfast Agenda commitment to inclusive growth, investment from the £1bn Belfast Region City Deal, and an enhanced focus on meeting the needs of our fast-growing indigenous businesses and global investors through our employment academies, we can match our talent to your ambitions.

59,075 full and part-time students enrolled in higher education