4,500+ students
Aberdeen City Campus
Gallowgate, Aberdeen AB25 1BN
About City Campus
Overview
Our Aberdeen City Campus is situated in the heart of Aberdeen city centre, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bars and cafés.
The building is modern and dynamic, with state-of-the-art learning facilities and a wide range of social areas available to all of our students.
In recent years the campus benefited from a change to its exterior, with a re-cladding project boosting the energy use efficiency of the campus — reducing carbon emissions, energy consumption and energy maintenance costs.
Facilities
The modern exterior now reflects the equally modern interior and state-of-the art facilities inside the building, offering a welcoming learning environment for all.
Aberdeen City Campus boasts a range of exciting learning and teaching facilities including a TV studio, training salons, training restaurant, computing labs, science labs, a basement studio theatre, art workrooms and more!
You’ll also find no shortage of places to grab a coffee or something to eat, and can make the most of the comfortable, spacious social and study areas situated throughout.
Aberdeen City Campus facilities
Transport links
Aberdeen City Campus has excellent access to local and national transportation links such as rail and bus services.
Campus maps
Study at Aberdeen City Campus
All courses
Full-time courses
Part-time courses
Facilities
1
Theatre
2
Hair & Beauty Salons
Photography Studio
4
Campus Cafés
1
Green Screen TV Studio
Science Labs
Parking
Although student parking is not available on campus, there are a number of public car parks in easy reach. The nearest is the West North Street multi-storey operated by Aberdeen City Council.
Information & Support
Our friendly staff at the Aberdeen City Campus are in place to welcome you to the building, help you find your way around and help with any questions or queries you might have.
Specialist Facilities
The Campus is home to construction and automotive workshops, engineering workrooms, a top floor restaurant offering views out to the sea, a state-of-the-art fitness suite and more!
Study Facilities
Our staff are dedicated to helping you make the most of your studying, so can assist with anything from IT queries and finding information, to how to access resources.
Where to Eat
For staff and students there are a number of places to eat and drink on campus:
- Dino’s Cafe
- Quick Byte
- The Corner Shop
- The Kitchen
- The Refectory
Sport & Fitness
The Aberdeen City Campus Fitness Suite is fully equipped with cardio vascular and resistance machines, along with a free-weights area. Trained supervisors are on hand for advice or assistance, and our games hall hosts a variety of activities and exercise classes.
Student Stories
Don’t take our word for it! Find out what our students think about studying at NESCol.
Claire Hellings
Highers, National Qualifications & Units
Science: Routes to Higher Education
“I now have qualifications and I’ve found a rewarding career that I love. I’d recommend the Highers course at NESCol to anyone who wants options for entry to a wide range of university degrees. “
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Lauren Farmer
Maritime
Maritime Studies – Trainee Deckhand
” I can see already that there are many more female seafarers around today and hopefully my experiences at the SMA gives encouragement to others!”
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Scott Duncan
Computing
HND Digital Development & Design (Games Development)
“I feel the course has prepared me well for my new role and I’m excited to put my new skills into practice and have the opportunity to do something I love every day! “
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Mercy Brown
Professional Cookery, Hospitality & Events Management
HND Events Management
“I’m so proud to have achieved my HND and come so far on my journey to achieving my degree. There is no age limit to education and achieving your dreams. If anyone else is thinking about returning to education, I would tell them to go for it!”
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Margarita Ivanova
Business & Management
HND Accounting
“NESCol has made a huge difference for me and I would say to anyone considering retraining to just go for it – you’ll be surprised at what you can achieve and the difference it will make in a short time. I would highly recommend college to others who have moved to Scotland from abroad, especially if you are not sure where to start with gaining qualifications. College is a great because it gives you the option to go straight into work or continue on to further study.”
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Ross Davidson
Modern Apprenticeship
Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering
“So I had a rethink and chose to go to College and get back to a more practical course. I completed the Performing Engineering Operations courses in Manufacturing and then I was offered a CNC manufacturing apprenticeship with Baker Hughes.”
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Reinis Parpucis
Modern Apprenticeship
Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering
“I knew I would get the chance to gain valuable work experience and get paid at the same time, and as MAs are funded by Skills Development Scotland it meant I could avoid a student loan.”
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Lucy MacLeod
Foundation Apprenticeship
FA Hospitality with Events
“College is different to school, it’s a lot closer to real life experience, and I’ve really enjoyed my time at NESCol.”
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Morven Cuthill
Foundation Apprenticeship
FA Social Services & Healthcare
“I think the course has been a great preparation for the jump from school to university. “
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Liam Burnett
Modern Apprenticeship
Engineering Technical Support
“I am delighted that I have achieved my apprenticeship – it was important to me to gain a work-based qualification.”
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