Institute was founded in 1944 as the Grimsby Technical College.
In 1966, it became Grimsby College of Technology, and was heavily involved in training for food science careers, and later opened a department of Science and Food Technology.
It became the Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education in 2004.
In 2011, the institute opened a dedicated University Centre at its Nuns Corner campus and created a separate Higher Education brand: the University Centre Grimsby.
Location and Transport
Grimsby is a town on the northeast coast of England, in north east Lincolnshire.
UCG's main campus is located at Nun’s Corner, Grimsby, about 30 miles from Hull.
There are 12 satellite sites with separate faculties: the other two principal sites are the East Coast School of Art and Design, situated at Westward Ho in Grimsby, home to art and music learners; and the Nunsthorpe Community Campus, home to horticulture, animal care and some construction.
There is a free bus service five days a week between the different centres.
Grimsby Town railway station, in the town centre, has many connections to the rest of the UK. Trains to London take approximately 3 hours.
National Express coaches run to all major destinations from Grimsby bus station, just off Victoria Street West.
The closest major airport is Humberside Airport, about 13 miles away from the city centre. Another major airport is Robin Hood Airport in Doncaster, 39 miles from Grimsby.
Entry Standards
All applications for full-time undergraduate level study should be made through UCAS.
Higher education courses generally require 120–200 UCAS points.
Student Mix
Over 22,500 students and more than 1,350 members of staff.
Approximately 1,760 students in higher education.
65.9% female students and 34.1% male students.
Teaching Standards
The institute has five Learning and Skills Council Centres of Vocational Excellence.
Over 100 higher education programmes are offered through partnerships with universities including Hull and Teesside.
Student Facilities
The Nuns Corner Library has separate reading rooms containing text and reference books. There are also group study rooms which can be booked by students for group work and presentation practice.
Nuns Corner campus has its own travel agency, nursery, bars, cafes, shops and fine dining restaurant.
The institute has a dedicated HE learning centre, research facilities, clinical skills rooms, laboratories for science and sports physiology, computer suites and specialist studios for TV and radio broadcast.
The i-Bar is a popular social centre for entertainment on campus, with regular comedy and dance nights.
Students' Union
There is a newly formed Students’ Union with regular activities taking place on and off campus.
Sport
There are a number of clubs and activities available for students, including men’s and women’s football, men’s rugby, netball and basketball.
The institute has just opened a £6-million sports facility, which includes a gymnasium, fitness suite, six court sports hall, dance studio, physiotherapy room and classroom.
The Lincolnshire coast is close by, attracting windsurfers, jet skiers and kite surfers.
Recent/Prospective New Builds
The £16-million University Centre was opened in 2011.
The Grimsby School of Art was unveiled in 2014.
Careers Guidance
The careers advisors are professionally qualified and equipped to give you help and guidance.
They provide information on choosing the right job, additional education and volunteering,
In 1966, it became Grimsby College of Technology, and was heavily involved in training for food science careers, and later opened a department of Science and Food Technology.
It became the Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education in 2004.
In 2011, the institute opened a dedicated University Centre at its Nuns Corner campus and created a separate Higher Education brand: the University Centre Grimsby.
Location and Transport
Grimsby is a town on the northeast coast of England, in north east Lincolnshire.
UCG's main campus is located at Nun’s Corner, Grimsby, about 30 miles from Hull.
There are 12 satellite sites with separate faculties: the other two principal sites are the East Coast School of Art and Design, situated at Westward Ho in Grimsby, home to art and music learners; and the Nunsthorpe Community Campus, home to horticulture, animal care and some construction.
There is a free bus service five days a week between the different centres.
Grimsby Town railway station, in the town centre, has many connections to the rest of the UK. Trains to London take approximately 3 hours.
National Express coaches run to all major destinations from Grimsby bus station, just off Victoria Street West.
The closest major airport is Humberside Airport, about 13 miles away from the city centre. Another major airport is Robin Hood Airport in Doncaster, 39 miles from Grimsby.
Entry Standards
All applications for full-time undergraduate level study should be made through UCAS.
Higher education courses generally require 120–200 UCAS points.
Student Mix
Over 22,500 students and more than 1,350 members of staff.
Approximately 1,760 students in higher education.
65.9% female students and 34.1% male students.
Teaching Standards
The institute has five Learning and Skills Council Centres of Vocational Excellence.
Over 100 higher education programmes are offered through partnerships with universities including Hull and Teesside.
Student Facilities
The Nuns Corner Library has separate reading rooms containing text and reference books. There are also group study rooms which can be booked by students for group work and presentation practice.
Nuns Corner campus has its own travel agency, nursery, bars, cafes, shops and fine dining restaurant.
The institute has a dedicated HE learning centre, research facilities, clinical skills rooms, laboratories for science and sports physiology, computer suites and specialist studios for TV and radio broadcast.
The i-Bar is a popular social centre for entertainment on campus, with regular comedy and dance nights.
Students' Union
There is a newly formed Students’ Union with regular activities taking place on and off campus.
Sport
There are a number of clubs and activities available for students, including men’s and women’s football, men’s rugby, netball and basketball.
The institute has just opened a £6-million sports facility, which includes a gymnasium, fitness suite, six court sports hall, dance studio, physiotherapy room and classroom.
The Lincolnshire coast is close by, attracting windsurfers, jet skiers and kite surfers.
Recent/Prospective New Builds
The £16-million University Centre was opened in 2011.
The Grimsby School of Art was unveiled in 2014.
Careers Guidance
The careers advisors are professionally qualified and equipped to give you help and guidance.
They provide information on choosing the right job, additional education and volunteering,
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