Study in Scotland

Scotland's tradition of excellence in education is world renowned.

It has 15 universities, six specialist higher education institutions and 43 further education colleges.

And, all overseas students graduating from a Scottish university or college with an HND, undergraduate degree, masters, PhD, Postgraduate Certificate in Education or Professional Graduate Diploma in Education can apply to stay on and work in the UK (but we hope you stay in Scotland) for an additional two years under the government's Fresh Talent: Post Study initiative.

As long ago as 1696, the Scottish Parliament passed an Act establishing a school in every parish, making Scotland the first country in the world to introduce universal school education.

When other countries such as France and the USA developed formal education systems they looked to Scotland for a model.

More than half of all school leavers go onto college or university – by far the highest proportion of any part of the UK – the figures for overseas students studying in Scotland, rises every year.

Find out how many students from overseas are studying in Scottish Institutions .The figures are published annually. View latest statistics.

If you need further information please contact the Relocation Advisory Service (RAS).

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