We've been proudly based in Twickenham since 1937, but in 2020, we took things to the next level with a brand-new, state-of-the-art campus.
And now phase two of our incredible redevelopment is complete, bringing a brand-new Sports Centre and cutting-edge Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) Centre supported by £36.6m in funding from the Mayor of London.
Overall, our vibrant, spacious, and modern campus is one of the best in the sector, packed with amazing facilities, including:
- The View Restaurant: a stunning 100-seater dining experience, perfect for events.
- 160-Seater Theatre: complete with a live performance stage.
- Top-Class Studios: including TV, Drama, Dance, and Music.
- Creative Spaces: from 3D prototyping FabLab to ceramics, darkrooms, printmaking, and art studios
- Exhibition Gallery: showcasing local artists and photographers.
How to get to here
We're easy to reach via public transport, with Twickenham Station a 15 minute walk away, and bus routes from Hounslow, Hammersmith and Kingston 5-10 minutes away.
If coming from Twickenham Station, cross the road at the traffic lights and turn right. At the next set of traffic lights, turn left onto Whitton Road. Follow the road to a large roundabout with Twickenham Rugby Stadium in front of you and turn left onto Chertsey Road (A316). As you follow the road, you will see the Richmond upon Thames College (RuTC) building on the left. Pass the building and turn left as if going towards Harlequins Stoop. Then left again to access the College. Find out how to get to RuTC with TFL Journey Planner.
Take a virtual tour of our college campus
Take a look through some photos of our new building
STEM Centre - Phase two
The STEM Centre (opened on 25 February 2025) is funded and supported by the Mayor for London. It is an outstanding hub for innovation and learning, offering a state-of-the-art environment for students pursuing careers in science, engineering, construction and computing.
With a focus on practical and theoretical learning, the centre is helping to bridge the gap between education and industry needs.
Students at the College are benefiting from:
- Advanced training facilities equipped with the latest technology.
- Opportunities to develop scientific talent through BTEC courses, A Level and Higher National routes.
- Specialised courses in high-demand fields such as biology, chemistry, and medical sciences.
- Carpentry, plumbing and engineering workshops, which are set up with industry-standard equipment for students to use in practical lessons.
- Speciality computing rooms and science labs
- Forensic and crime scene rooms
The new STEM centre is providing students with the perfect, modern environment to develop outstanding skills required to excel in rapidly evolving science and tech industries.
- STEM Centre facilities
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Construction of the STEM Centre
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Key features of our new campus
- State-of-the-art classrooms with specialist rooms for digital and graphics courses
- 'The View’ Restaurant seating 100 customers which can be booked for external events
- Theatre with seating for 160 people with live performance stage
- TV, Drama, Dance and Music Studios
- 3D prototyping FabLab, ceramics, darkroom and printmaking areas
- Art studios
- Exhibition art gallery, providing an opportunity for local artists and photographers to exhibit their work
- Business incubation spaces and business lounge for employers
- STEM Centre
- Sports centre and pitches.
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Our Vision
The new campus will help establish RuTC as a college for careers with an outstanding reputation for services to students and employers. It will bring together education, enterprise and the local community to deliver innovative curricula that utilise the latest technologies.
The redevelopment of the whole site is a partnership between Richmond upon Thames College, Richmond upon Thames School, Harlequins, Clarendon School, Richmond Council and Achieving for Children.
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