University Units
University Royal Naval Units (URNU), under the command of Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC), exist to give university and college students a broader understanding of Royal Navy life. They offer the chance to gain transferable skills, from public speaking to organisation, by exposing Officer Cadets to leadership and management opportunities.
In Northern Ireland, URNU Belfast trains a range of undergraduates from universities and students from the regional colleges across the Province. Develop your leadership skills by taking part in training at sea, adventure training, sports and social events.
The University Officers’ Training Corps (UOTC) is a unique place where students from all walks of life thrive, having exciting and rewarding experiences and make friends for life. As a member of the UOTC you will have amazing adventures, develop transferable skills, explore sporting opportunties and enjoy a great social life.
You can do all of this alongside your studies, with the added bonus of being paid!
As a member of the UOTC you have no commitment to a career in the Army after university.
In Northern Ireland, you will find the OTC at Queens University, Belfast.
The University Air Squadron’s (UAS) role is to provide flying training to high calibre university undergraduates who might join the RAF or the Royal Auxiliary Air Force.
The 14 University Air Squadrons (UAS) across the country offer undergraduates excellent flying training and the chance to experience RAF life in addition to a wide variety of sports, adventure training and social activities.
The Northern Ireland University Air Squadron is based at Flying Station Aldergrove and welcomes students from the regional colleges and universities.
