Where is James Watt College?

Summary: Location information about James Watt College for International Students.

Map showing our main campuses' locations

Studying in the UK has become increasingly attractive to foreign students and Great Britain has a worldwide reputation as an excellent provider of education, offering internationally recognised qualifications.

Scotland boasts the distinction of being able to offer world-class training within cosmopolitan cities close to breathtakingly beautiful countryside. It is no wonder that thousands of overseas students choose to study in Scottish colleges every year.

Diverse student population

James Watt College is one of the largest colleges in Scotland with nearly 30,000 students studying courses in a wide variety of subjects. Each year we welcome many international students from 20 countries worldwide. Currently our overseas students come from China, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia, North Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the USA.

James Watt College is particularly proud of its extensive links with the university sector across the UK and works in partnership with many renowned universities including Glasgow Caledonian, Heriot-Watt, Napier, Northumbria, West of Scotland and Robert Gordon.

About Scotland

Scotland is one of the world's top tourist destinations. When you come here, you will understand why visitors come back again and again. Although a relatively small country - population around 6 million - it is rich in culture and heritage with a high standard of living. From wonderful, scenic countryside to dramatic castles, monuments and architecture, from International Arts Festivals to vibrant and energetic towns and cities, Scotland offers so much to our international students.

Greenock & Inverclyde

Greenock, home to James Watt College, is located on the waterfront at the mouth of the River Clyde. Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland, is only 25 minutes from the College, and Edinburgh, the country's capital city, is within easy travelling distance.

There is an abundance of things to see and do in Inverclyde, including sports facilities, cinemas, nightclubs and restaurants, and Greenock offers an ideal base to start discovering the wonderful scenery and splendour for which Scotland is famous.