500+ students
Aberdeen Altens Campus
Hareness Road, Altens Industrial Estate, Aberdeen AB12 3LE
About Aberdeen Altens Campus
Overview
Our Aberdeen Altens Campus houses many of the engineering, construction and vehicle technologies courses on offer.
The building has been thoughtfully designed and landscaped to create plenty of welcoming social spaces — an essential part of any modern educational campus. The main building also features a wide range of CO₂‑reducing measures built into its design.
A fantastic new addition to our Altens campus is the Energy Transition Skills Hub. This state‑of‑the‑art facility — the first of its kind in Scotland — opened in 2025 and is designed to play a key role in the region’s journey to net zero.
Find out more about the facility and Energy Transition at NESCol.
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!
Aberdeen Altens Campus facilities
Transport links
Aberdeen Altens Campus is perfectly situated at the beginning of a main arterial transport route to Stonehaven and the South.
Campus map
Study at Aberdeen Altens Campus
All courses
Full-time courses
Part-time courses
Facilities
1
Fitness suite
2
Campus Cafés
9
Course workshops
Parking
Parking is available on site for staff and students but is limited, and operates on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. All students, if wishing to park, must display a parking hanger on their car when on site. These can be obtained from reception.
Information & Support
Our friendly staff at the Aberdeen Altens 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.
Sport & Fitness
Promoting the health, well-being and fitness of staff and students.
Where to Eat
Take a break at one of the places to relax, eat and drink at Aberdeen Altens Campus.
Contemplation Room
Our Contemplation Rooms offer staff and students a quiet space to relax, unwind and partake in self-care.
Student Stories
Don’t take our word for it! Find out what our students think about studying at NESCol.
Charley Henderson
Sport, Fitness & Uniformed Services
HND Fitness, Health & Exercise
“At 19, I’m working with I’m working with a professional football club, I have an HND under my belt and a degree in my sights. NESCol has given me brilliant opportunities, and I wouldn’t be in the position I am today without it.”
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Alan Ritchie
Social Sciences
HNC Social Sciences with Criminology (NextGen)
“My advice to anyone who wants to change direction is that it’s never too late. NESCol has opened the door to new opportunities for me and for that, I’ll be forever thankful.”
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Kim Downie
Care
HNC Childhood Practice
“I was completely put at ease by my tutors and lecturers and made to feel like I could achieve anything.”
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Connor Harcus
Sport, Fitness & Uniformed Services
HND Fitness, Health & Exercise
“I enjoyed my graded unit topics as they were very personalised, and I felt I could tackle them with my own knowledge. I would absolutely recommend studying at NESCol as the course can be tailored towards your goals.”
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Kayleigh Gillies
Science
HNC Applied Science (Chemistry/Biology Route)
“The lecturers are top notch. I cannot fault them – they were fantastic. Learning can be done online but it’s the lecturers and their way of teaching that made it memorable for me.”
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Joanita Dsouza
Business & Management
HND Administration & Information Technology
“My favourite thing was my classmates and tutors. We were like a family. I wouldn’t call it a class; it was like a home, and I always looked forward to coming to College.”
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Robert Johnston
Art, Design & Photography
HND Contemporary Art Practice
“If you’d told me when I started evening classes that I’d go on to study full-time at NESCol, achieve my HND and progress to a BA degree, I’d never have believed you. I can honestly say that my only regret is not doing it sooner.”
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Anna Bobrovska
Business & Management
HND Legal Services (Law)
“My biggest highlight of College was when I completed my HND and realised how much I had grown professionally and personally.”
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Liubov Kavun
Travel & Tourism
HND Travel & Tourism
“Studying at College was a great experience, and I’m very proud of everything I have achieved.”
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Krystian Surdel
Modern Apprenticeship
Logistics Operations Modern Apprenticeship
“I would recommend a Modern Apprenticeship without hesitation and with complete confidence. The learning process helps you develop both your knowledge and practical understanding of your profession.”
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