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New College

Swindon, United Kingdom • Founded 1984

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: newcollege.ac.uk

Overview

English Name: New College
Founded: 1984
Institution Type: College
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Founded in 1984, New College is a college based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The institution operates as a higher-education provider.

New College's academic profile: it runs a focused programme catalogue.

Location & Contact

Address, phone, email, and online links for New College are listed below.

Programs Offered

The full set of programmes New College offers is searchable and grouped by level below.

13 programmes on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in United Kingdom

Honours Degree 2 programmes

Certificate 1 programme

Foundation 2 programmes

Higher Diploma 8 programmes

Scholarships in United Kingdom

the United Kingdom-wide scholarships, relevant to students considering New College or other institutions there.

Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition fees at the international rate, an annual maintenance stipend, and support towards the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, for postgraduate (and some undergraduate) study at Cambridge; there is no separate application form.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined
Funds full-time or part-time PhD study, the one-year MLitt, or (with some exceptions) other one-year postgraduate courses at the University of Cambridge; fee and stipend amounts are set through the University's own student-funding process rather than published on the eligibility page.
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 20,400 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living, Travel
Covers University of Oxford course and college fees, an annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 a month, 2025-26 rate), the Oxford application fee, student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs, two economy flights to and from the UK, and a settling-in allowance.
The Principal's Higher Education Scholarship
University funded · Full Tuition
Covers full tuition fees for one student starting the first year of an HNC or HND at New College Swindon University Centre, full-time or part-time.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 18,622 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living
Covers 100% of course fees and a living-cost grant (at least £18,622 a year through the St Antony's College partnership) for the full period of fee liability, plus participation in a tailored leadership programme.

How to apply to New College

Step-by-step guidance for applying to New College, in five steps.

  1. 1
    Research programmes at New College

    Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. New College offers 13 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

  2. 2
    Review admissions criteria

    Each programme at New College has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

  3. 3
    Gather supporting documents

    Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

  4. 4
    Lodge your application

    Undergraduate applicants apply through UCAS (ucas.com) rather than directly to New College. Postgraduate applicants apply directly through New College's own admissions portal at www.newcollege.ac.uk.

  5. 5
    Confirm receipt and track progress

    After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about New College

Common questions about New College — answers from its published profile.

When was New College founded?

New College was established in 1984 (approximately 42 years ago).

Where is New College located?

New College is located in Swindon, United Kingdom.

Where can I learn more about New College?

The institution's website is www.newcollege.ac.uk.

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