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.
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
“The support from my lecturers was vital in my decision to study full-time after I completed the School-College course. I truly felt not only supported, but pushed to believe in myself and my abilities.”
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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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Alana Jade Miller
Art, Design & Photography
HND Art & Design
“For me, College has been about so much more than gaining qualifications. It has helped me grow in confidence, develop my artistic skills and meet some amazing people.”
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Lorrae Riddell Charlesworth
Art, Design & Photography
HND Art & Design
“I found the lecturers to be most supportive and knowledgeable. I enjoyed listening to their own experiences, and those of visiting art tutors too.”
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Paul Ngambet
Maritime
Deck Officer Cadet programme
“The experience helped build my confidence which is important in this role as you need to be able to explain your decisions.”
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Gordon Hannah
Science
HNC Applied Science (Chemistry/Biology Route)
“No matter where you are or what you want to do, there’s a role for everyone in science.”
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Muhammad Salman
Maritime
Deck Officer Class 2 (Fishing)
“I would definitely recommend this course, and I already have to my brothers, who have worked as deckhands for many years. I want to inspire them and offer guidance so they can also become skippers.”
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Hannah Wheeler
Creative Industries
HND Acting & Performance
“The course was not only enjoyable in terms of the content, but it also prepares you for a career in the performing arts, both onstage and behind the scenes. The lecturers are excellent and very well connected within the industry, which is really useful.”
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Taylor Roberts
Computing
HND Games Design (including Digital Design & Development)
“The learning environment is relaxed and supportive, and every member of staff I’ve interacted with has been professional, friendly and encouraging.”
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