University college

The term university college is used in a number of countries to denote institutions that provide tertiary education but do not have full or independent university status. Precise usage varies between countries.

Ireland

The National University of Ireland and Queen's University of Belfast were based on the UK university college system both set up in 1908 before the establishment of the Republic of Ireland and having roots in the earlier Queen's University of Ireland which was also a university college-type system. The university colleges of the National University have since been raised to the status of universities - as they were considered for many years before statute recognition - but the system still maintains its overall federal status. The Queen's University initially had no university colleges and the first university college was created in 1985 (St Mary's) and second in 1999 (Stranmillis), these two institutions previously were associated with the university, offering its degrees since 1968.

Related Topics:
National University of Ireland - Queen's University of Belfast - UK university college system - Republic of Ireland - 1985 - St Mary's - 1999 - Stranmillis - 1968

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