NESCol teams primed to help applicants secure a college place

August 1, 2025

Applications remain open for a range of full-time courses starting in August at NESCol.

Students will be back on campus from 25 August and there is still time to secure a spot. Applications can be submitted online, with a list of available places available to view via our clearing week page.  

More than 130 courses across 18 subject areas will be delivered at the Altens, City and Fraserburgh campuses in 2025/26. In excess of 6,000 full-time students will enrol and embark on routes to employment as well as pathways to further study at university.  

NESCol’s friendly teams are available to guide prospective students through the process and help find the option that’s right for each individual.  

To coincide with the SQA exam results being released on 5 August, the College will be offering a variety of clearing week options from 4-8 August for those seeking information and advice. 

A phone hotline (01224 612301) will be running from 10am to 3.30pm on each of those days. Student Advice Centres at City Campus and Fraserburgh Campus will also be open and LiveChat support will be available through the NESCol website. An online form is also available to request a call from a subject specialist during clearing week.  

NESCol Principal Neil Cowie said: “At NESCol we cater for those returning to education to upskill or retrain as well as for thousands of school leavers each year. For those moving on from school, results day can play a big part in deciding the next steps. The message from us is always one of reassurance. 

“Whatever that email, text or envelope from the SQA holds, we have options for everyone at NESCol. Whether you exceed your expectations and want to explore new opportunities that you hadn’t considered, or perhaps don’t get the results you had hoped for and are keen to consider different paths to your chosen career, we are here to help.  

“This is always a busy time for the College as we process the final applications for courses starting this summer. Our Student Advice Centre team are available in person and online, including through our LiveChat facility, to help with the process and to answer any questions about applying, funding and anything relating to life at College.”