Overview
Nelson College London was set up in 2009 as a private higher education provider, with its main site in Ilford in the London Borough of Redbridge, a second London site at Gants Hill, and a further campus in Broadstairs on the Isle of Thanet in Kent.
The college teaches business and hospitality management courses. It describes its Ilford base as sitting within a large, cosmopolitan part of east London, and it runs separate staff and student-support arrangements across its Ilford, Gants Hill and Broadstairs sites.
Location & Contact
Nelson College London's campus location, postal address, and admissions contact channels are below.
Academic Details
A snapshot of Nelson College London's academic profile — enrolment, staffing, and recognition.
Programs Offered
Search and filter Nelson College London's available programmes by degree level.
4 programmes on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in United Kingdom
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How to apply to Nelson College London
What applying to Nelson College London involves, in five steps.
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Identify the right programme
Use the programme finder to browse Nelson College London's 4 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
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Check entry requirements
Programme-level requirements at Nelson College London typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
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Prepare your application documents
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
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Submit via UCAS or the institution
Nelson College London takes undergraduate applications through the UCAS system (ucas.com). Postgraduate applicants apply directly through Nelson College London's own admissions portal at nelsoncollege.ac.uk instead.
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Get in touch with admissions
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nelson College London
Concise answers to common questions about Nelson College London.
How old is Nelson College London?
The institution opened in 2009 (approximately 17 years ago).
Where is Nelson College London located?
Nelson College London is located in Ilford, United Kingdom.
What is Nelson College London's control type?
Nelson College London operates as a public institution.
What is the student enrolment at Nelson College London?
Student enrolment at Nelson College London is around 1,875.
What is Nelson College London's official website?
Nelson College London's official website is nelsoncollege.ac.uk.
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