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 a theatre, music and rehearsal spaces, sound production, radio and TV studios, hair and beauty salons, professional kitchens, restaurant, science labs, photography studios and much 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
- Dino’s South
- Quick Byte
- The Corner Shop
- 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.
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.
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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Aisha Ugonoh
Care
HNC Healthcare Practice
“If you are thinking about coming to NESCol, take that first step. Believe in yourself, even when the journey feels difficult.”
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James Douglas
Computing
HND Games Design (including Digital Design & Development)
“The lecturing staff were amazing and so friendly. If you needed help with anything they were there, and they were also a good laugh! They made the experience what it was.”
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Abby Watson
Art, Design & Photography
HND Photography
“NESCol has offered me great opportunities, including progressing to university. I have discovered that education is for anyone and I am grateful for my experiences there.”
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Yanting Zhou
Business & Management
HND Accounting
“Get involved and don’t see yourself as an outsider. You’re part of the College community.”
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