International Students 

Non-EU Students	EU Students

College 2012 Project

The first stage of Banff and Buchan College redevelopment is now underway. The ambitious project will see the College transformed into a more modern learning space with increased capacity for the growing number of students. We want to give our students the best chance of success so it is paramount that they learn in surroundings which are modern, well-equipped and facilitate the highest quality of learning. In addition to the large number of students from across Aberdeenshire, the College is also becoming more and more popular with students from outside the UK and this project will help us to offer a more attractive package. A number of temporary classrooms were installed opposite the main college building which will allow us to refurbish different parts of the College with the minimum disruption to our students. During academic session 2010/11, some full-time courses will be delivered at our outreach premises in Ellon, close to Aberdeen. Classrooms and the social areas within the college will be upgraded with a more modern refectory, spaces will be created for quiet work areas and there will also be more social spaces for the students to take a break and unwind between classes. Banff and Buchan College’s redevelopment plan is due for completion in 2012.

At Banff and Buchan College we welcome international students. The presence of international students greatly enriches all aspects of College life and we work hard to create the best environment for you to achieve your academic and personal goals.

We offer a variety of courses and our quality of delivery reflects our commitment to you, the learner. Opportunities range from short, specialist courses to two year full time Higher National Diploma programmes which are internationally recognised. These allow you to gain advanced entry to university degree programmes.

All our provision is quality monitored to ensure that students benefit from the highest standards of learning. There is no ranking for Scottish colleges however all colleges are inspected by HMIe (Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education) on an annual basis to evaluate and assure the standard and quality of education. All reports can be found on www.hmie.gov.uk

You will find the North East of Scotland a welcoming and friendly place to study with a healthy economy and low unemployment, making it easier to find a job during and after your studies. We hope that you will find this brochure interesting and that it will help to prepare you for your time here at Banff and Buchan College, as well as life in the UK.