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Thinking about college? Come see what NCL is really like.
The best way to know if New College Lanarkshire is right for you is to visit us in person. Whether you’ve just got your results or you’re still figuring things out, we’re here to help.
Chat to friendly staff, explore our courses, and get a real feel for college life. You can tour our campuses, meet current students and find out what’s still available - from NQ to Degree level.
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Applying to the College
SCQF level? Apprenticeships? Additional support? Unsure what applying to NCL looks like? Your questions answered here.
Applying to college can be an intimidating process, with lots of jargon and terms you might not be familiar with. Find our guided content here, along with more helpful links.
At NCL I feel safe and I feel confident.
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Connect, collaborate and grow
Staff development can be an effective tool in supporting your business and helping your people to grow.
We specialise in identifying your specific requirements, facilitating apprenticeship programmes, generating innovative ideas and solutions, sharing industry knowledge and best practices, and offering tailored professional programmes and workshops.
Social Bite co-founder Josh Littlejohn made New College Lanarkshire Fellow
19 March 2026Josh Littlejohn MBE was awarded a Fellowship at a ceremony in Motherwell Campus earlier today for his services to social enterprise and charity.
Apprenticeship excellence recognised
10 March 2026Employers and apprentices across Lanarkshire honoured at NCL's Institute of Apprenticeships awards.
Students take Scots Law into their own hands
05 March 2026NCL students update decade-old resource, that is now available in 13 languages, launched by former Lord Advocate.
Frost-class talent from NCL
02 March 2026There will be a New College Lanarkshire reunion on stage at the Lanternhouse Theatre in Cumbernauld - with every cast member of a new musical production being a former college student.
Dougie Imrie: New College Lanarkshire's second sports ambassador
02 March 2026Raith Rovers manager Dougie Imrie is our Second HNC Sports Coaching & Development ambassador.
Pamper day for survivors of abuse
27 February 2026Neil McMullen led the event at New College Lanarkshire's Coatbridge Campus, joined by singer Michelle McManus.
Future of engineering
26 February 2026Partnership with Cairnhill and NCL comes to fruition with opening of Welding School
Building futures together
23 February 2026NCL and HOCHTIEF sign agreement to strengthen Lanarkshire workforce
Nursing global links with Egypt
19 February 2026NCL staff visit Mansoura National University to discuss areas of partnership.
History gets a fresh coat of paint
18 February 2026Summerlee Exhibition has officially opened - marked with an event hosted by Principal Professor Christopher Moore – celebrating 160 years of Coatbridge.
Principal appointed Deputy Lieutenant
13 February 2026Honour conferred upon Professor Christopher Moore.
Sureserve up free breakfasts for students
06 February 2026Sureserve Foundation gifted £5,000 to NCL Foundation enough for a month of free breakfast.
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