Why Cornwall?

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"The advice and guidance at the college has been really effective, and some of the facilities are truly exceptional."Gill Barnes, PGCE, Cornwall College

"Studying locally meant I was able to save money and still study at a top university college - without incurring the sort of debt many students are burdened with."Kayleigh Houghton, University College Falmouth

"Being green and kind to the environment has always interested me. This course is brilliant and as a mature student they couldn't have helped me more."Dave Franks, Duchy College Rosewarne, Cornwall College

"I was seeking to increase my business skills to help me run my web design business more efficiently. I signed up with Truro College and the course has helped me a lot."Emily Tarrant, Truro & Penwith College

"Three years at university provided sanctuary for my creative ideas - a chance to let my future grow."Martin Holland, University College Falmouth and Heart of Borneo

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Why Cornwall?

Whether you dream of being a filmmaker or a fitness instructor, an entrepreneur or an ecologist, you’ll find a huge variety of courses on offer in the county. With six different universities and colleges offering higher education on 13 campuses, we think you will be pleasantly surprised by the amount and choice of opportunities in Cornwall.

Equipped for success

Dental School A massive £261 million has been invested in buildings, people and equipment for Cornwall’s range of university level courses over the past few years. Studying in Cornwall means you have the chance to benefit from a great range of higher education facilities that are the envy of the rest of the UK. On your doorstep are cutting-edge studios and labs that attract the very best teachers and lecturers from across Europe.

A friendly place to be

Students on Porthtowan beach The quality and distinctiveness of the courses on offer in Cornwall attracts students from all over the world. You could be studying and socialising with new friends from Aberdeen or Adelaide, Sheffield or Stockholm, Cardiff or Cape Town, as well as people from other parts of the county. All of the campuses in Cornwall are pretty small compared with the big urban universities, which means you’ll be much more than just a face in the crowd.

Save a few pennies

There’s no escaping the fact that higher education costs money. Although help is available and we’re sure you will see the value on your investment, we understand that financial concerns can be a big issue. If you are already based in Cornwall, studying close to home is a great way of keeping your accommodation, travel and living costs under control, especially if you can keep hold of a part-time job.

A life less ordinary

Surfers at Sunset Cornwall is pretty special - a really memorable place to spend your student years. Studying here will open up a whole raft of new experiences through the people you meet and the new interests you develop. There cannot be many other places where you can go for a surf, attend your lectures, and watch an up-and-coming band, all in the same day.

And if you love Cornwall already and are thinking of staying – remember it’s people like you who are choosing to study and work here who are building a brighter future for the county.

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