What’s Next, Starts Here!
Applications for our 2026/27 full-time courses open on 26th January – your chance to take that next step with confidence.
Whether you’re taking your first step towards a career, exploring what you enjoy, or figuring out your future path, we’re here to help you make it happen. Mark 26th January in your calendar and get ready to discover what 2026 has in store.
Our courses
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Brand new leisure courses!
We’re excited to be expanding our range of evening and leisure classes this Autumn.
Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, meet like-minded people, or simply do something you enjoy, we’ve got something for you.
Find your pathway to university
Did you know you can now start your pathway to university from S5?
We have partnered with UWS to offer Foundation Academy courses in Business Studies and Computing Science, which give you automatic entry to a degree with UWS upon successful completion – all while studying at our Dumfries campus.
Professional online courses & qualifications now available
We have partnered with e-Careers to offer our students, communities and businesses cutting edge eLearning and Virtual Classroom courses.
Business Support
Realise your ambitions for growth and achieve your business goals with our industry-accredited workforce training programmes, first-class facilities for hire, curriculum collaborations and access to world-class expertise.
College Academy – Senior Phase pupils
With College Academy, you can study for a college qualification while you’re still at school.
You’ll get to see what college life is like and pick up skills that will set up well for moving into further study or work when you finish school.
HNC & HND – Higher Education Qualifications
Higher National Certificates (HNCs) and Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) are a great stepping stone towards university or future employment.
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Latest News
Dumfries and Galloway College and University of the West of Scotland sign Strategic Partnership Agreement
Dumfries and Galloway College and the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) have today announced the signing of a new Strategic Partnership Agreement ─ a landmark in collaborative tertiary education and skills development. The two institutions, sharing a campus in Dumfries, have spearheaded Scotland-leading innovative education pathways in the region. The new agreement establishesTriple delight for Dumfries and Galloway College at national awards
Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) is celebrating after winning two top honours at the 2025 College Development Network Awards, recognising its commitment to community empowerment and sustainability innovation – while also landing a prestigious prize at the inaugural Crichton Awards! At CDN’s gala occasion, hosted by Amy Irons, at Glasgow’s Radisson Blu on Thursday, DecemberDumfries and Galloway College celebrates student success in Scotland’s sports scholarship programme
Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) is celebrating the success of student curlers Logan Carson and Tia Laurie, who have been selected for the prestigious Winning Students 100 programme — Scotland’s national sports scholarship scheme. The 2025–26 Winning Students 100 cohort was recently announced, marking a record-breaking year for applications and reaffirming the programme’s reputation as
Our Campuses
Our college is spread across two campuses – 75 miles apart – allowing us to meet the needs from across the length and breadth of the region.
Found within the unique multi-institution Crichton Campus, our Dumfries Campus opened in 2008 with the needs of modern learners in mind. It shares the site with the University of the West of Scotland, the University of Glasgow, the Open University and Scotland’s Rural College. It also contains Scotland’s first fully integrated FE/HE library and resource centre.
Our Stranraer Campus is the smaller of the two but continues to grow its student numbers and meet the needs of learners in the South West of Scotland.