Although headquartered in Carmarthen, the Coleg does not have its own campus, but works through a number of branches across universities in Wales.

The aim of the branches is to support the Coleg's work and act as a point of contact for students.

[3] Following a commitment made in the One Wales coalition government between Labour and Plaid Cymru, the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol was established.

By working with all universities in Wales, the Coleg aims to strengthen existing courses and develop new degrees in new locations and disciplines across the country.

The Lead Scholarships are for students who are studying at least two-thirds of their degree course through the medium of Welsh.