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Thinking about college? Drop in and see what it's all about.
5th - 7th August from 2pm - 4pm
Visit our campuses in Motherwell, Cumbernauld or Coatbridge and:
- Ask questions about courses and student life
- Meet our lecturers
- Find the right course for you
- Apply there and then if you're ready
No booking required. Just turn up.
Founded in 1865 we are one of the largest colleges in Scotland.
With a diverse student body exceeding 10,000 individuals, encompassing full-time, part-time, evening, and commercial courses, NCL plays a pivotal role in fulfilling the social, economic, and cultural aspirations of its local communities across Lanarkshire and East Dunbartonshire with multiple campuses located in Cumbernauld, Motherwell, Coatbridge, Kirkintilloch and Broadwood.
August 2026
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At NCL, students don’t just study — they create, lead, problem-solve, collaborate and build real futures.
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Applying to the College
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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.
Ways to learn with NCL
You don’t have to join the college full-time to gain access to education. Explore more ways to learn with NCL.
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For business & employers
Future-Ready Talent for Forward-Thinking Businesses
From engineering to creative arts, NCL College students bring fresh ideas, practical skills, and a can-do attitude. Whether you’re looking for placements, apprentices, or new recruits, we’ll help you connect with the right people to grow your business.
Lecturer wins prestigious national teaching award
17 June 2026New College Lanarkshire Film & TV Lecturer is only the second Scot to receive this accolade, after our own Neil McMullen.
Michelle McManus awarded NCL Fellowship
05 June 2026Pop Idol winner, broadcaster and advocate honoured for outstanding contribution to the creative industries and charity.
New College Lanarkshire launches free course on Erectile Dysfunction
04 June 2026New online module, available on The Learning Well, announced at the NCL Men’s Health Symposium.
NCL launches free women's health course at inaugural symposium
02 June 2026The online module, part of the Better Than 52 campaign, is now available to all through The Learning Well.
Inside NCL's student Herald Education Award win
27 May 2026Brooke MacFayden who campaigned for life-changing brain tumour drug wins national award.
Students draw industry praise at CAD Showcase
26 May 2026Industry professionals and employers turn out for New College Lanarkshire's Ravenscraig-inspired end-of-year showcase.
Students get byte of the action with DataVita
15 May 2026New College Lanarkshire students get front-row seat to Scotland's biggest tech investment.
College fighting to make Lanarkshire Healthy
11 May 2026Comes after The National Register of Scotland found people in North Lanarkshire can expect to spend just 52 years of their lives in good health before it declines.
NCL students compete for a taste of Italy
08 May 2026Culinary student wins place at London final after Italian cooking contest victory.
Art with a sustainable purpose
05 May 2026NCL students open University of Glasgow exhibition built from other people's rubbish.
NCL students premiere short films
29 April 2026New College Lanarkshire teams up with Volvo and No Limits to put students in the spotlight.
AI in the clinic!
27 April 2026New College Lanarkshire students join forces with Romanian university in 'groundbreaking' project.