Three universities, a mining school ranked in the global top 15 and creative programmes that feed directly into one of the UK's most distinctive arts and digital scenes. In Cornwall, education and industry aren't separate worlds.

A dedicated sixth-form college for students aged 16–19, Callywith opened in 2017 and now serves more than 1,500 students each year. It offers academic A-level courses plus technical training and apprenticeships, so students can earn while they learn.

Specialising in land-based education, the two campuses at Duchy College offer courses in animal management, horticulture, agriculture and countryside management with strong employer links feeding directly into Cornwall’s agri-food sector.

A dedicated higher education campus home to zoology and surf stars of the future. Championing #generationrestoration, this campus may be small, but its students and staff have a big impact on our planet and its future wellbeing. Likeminded individuals come together to undertake international, award-winning research.

Sitting in one of the UK’s most significant maritime towns, Falmouth is a specialist college for marine science and engineering. Courses feed directly into the region’s 800-strong marine industry — from vessel operations and marine engineering to ocean science and underwater technology.

As one of the largest and highest-performing institutions in the Southwest, Truro and Penwith College offers academic and vocational courses, apprenticeships and higher education programmes across two main campuses. Its industry engagement team actively bridges the gap between education and Cornwall’s growing workforce, connecting students to employers across the region’s key sectors.