colleges are not independent bodies. University of the Highlands and Islands The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a federal collegiate university consisting of 13 independent "academic partner" colleges and a central executive office. Like the colleges of Oxford, Cambridge and Durham, and those of London prior to the mid-1990s, UHI colleges are Listed Bodies. Universities with associated colleges A few universities, while operating as unitary institutions, have associated colleges in federal relationships. Queen's University Belfast Queen's University Belfast has a federal relationship with two associated university colleges, Stranmillis University College and St Mary's University College. These are listed bodies under part two of the listed bodies order, the same status as colleges of Oxford, Cambridge, Durham and the University of the Highlands and Islands. University of South Wales The University of South Wales encompasses the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Like the university colleges associated with Queen's University Belfast, this is a listed body under part two of the listed bodies order. See also Sixth form college University college List of colleges and universities List of residential colleges House system Residential College References Educational stages Universities and colleges in the United Kingdom