The six Further Education Colleges in Northern Ireland are hosting a series of open days, offering a unique opportunity for prospective students to explore their future educational pathways.
The events will showcase the diverse range of courses, state-of-the-art facilities, and industry partnerships that make Northern Ireland’s further education colleges the ideal choice for both school leavers and those wishing to return to education. Open days are designed to inspire, inform, and ignite passion in potential students, helping them make informed decisions about their educational journey.
Key Highlights of Open Days:
Immersive Campus Tours: Potential learners can visit their future classrooms or workshops and experience the learning environment firsthand.
Interactive Workshops: There will be an opportunity for hands-on experience of the cutting-edge equipment and innovative teaching methods offered at colleges.
One-on-One Conversations: Engage directly with expert lecturing and support staff who can answer any questions visitors may have.
Student Life Insights: Current college students will be on hand to provide information on their experience in FE.
In 2024, FE Colleges welcomed a staggering 14,000 visitors from across Northern Ireland to their open days, which are open to the entire community.
More information can be found on individual college websites.
- South West College
- Dungannon Tue 21 Jan: 3pm to 7pm
- Erne & Enniskillen (Technology and Skills Centre) Tue 28 Jan: 3pm to 7pm
- Omagh Tue 4 Feb: 3pm to 7pm
- Belfast Met
- Titanic Quarter Sat 25 Jan: 10am to 2pm
- Northern Regional College
- Coleraine & Ballymena (Farm Lodge and Trostan Avenue) Mon 3 Feb: 4pm to 8pm
- Magherafelt Tues 4 Feb: 4pm to 8pm
- Newtownabbey Wed 5 Feb: 4pm to 8pm
- North West Regional College
- Strabane Tue 25 Feb: 12pm to 7pm
- Derry-Londonderry (Strand Road & Springtown) Wed 26 Feb: 12pm to 7pm
- Limavady (Main St) & Greystone Thu 27 Feb: 12pm to 7pm
- Southern Regional College
- Portadown Tue 4 Mar: 5pm to 7pm
- Newry (West & East) Wed 5 Mar: 5pm to 7pm
- Armagh Mon 10 Mar: 5pm to 7pm
- Banbridge Tue 11 Mar: 5pm top 7pm
- Lurgan Wed 12 Mar: 5pm to 7pm
- South Eastern Regional College
- Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn & Newtownards Thu 6 March: 4pm to 7pm