While most of the universities in the world offer two years master degree program, Scottish universities limit it to one year, thereby enabling candidates to complete their higher studies early and step into the job market. Requirements for International students to study in Scotland International students who want to study in Scotland need to have a valid passport. In addition, they need to request for a study permit and renew it if required. Candidates need to contact the National Academic Recognition Information Centre for the United Kingdom for ensuring whether their qualifications are accepted in Scotland or not.
Top Colleges in Scotland
Name of the College | Courses Offered |
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Aberdeen College | Full time/ Part time/Self study courses in:
Part time courses in:
Self study programs in:
Full time courses in:
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Angus College | Full time/part time/distance learning programs in:
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Banff and Buchan College | Full time/ Part time/Evening classes courses in:
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Barony College | Full time/Part time/short courses in:
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Cardonald College | Full time/Part time/ /distance learning courses in:
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Top Universities in Scotland
Name of the University | Courses Offered |
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Heriot-Watt University | Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in:
Postgraduate courses in:
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Queen Margaret University | Undergraduate courses in:
Postgraduate courses in:
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Glasgow Caledonian University | Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in:
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University of Glasgow | Undergraduate and post graduate degree programs in:
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Robert Gordon University | Undergraduate and graduate courses in:
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Scholarships Offered to International Students
The Government as well as the Scottish Higher Education Institutions offers Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships worth £2000 to international students (USA, India, China, and Canada) willing to pursue a higher education in Scotland. These scholarship programs are applicable for master’s students.
Educational Expenses
List of Expenses | Approximate expenses in pounds |
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Undergraduate tuition fees | £7,000- £10,000 |
Graduate tuition fees | £8,000- £12,000 |
Accommodation | £56- £226 |
Food | £15- £50 |
Mobile phones | £7-£10 |
Students Visa
The visa requirements for Scotland are same as the UK visa requirements. For qualifying for a Scottish visa from India, the candidate must:
- Show evidences that he/she has been enrolled in a course of study in Scotland
- The course enrolled is a full time course
- Provide evidences showing that he/she will not opt for full time employment in Scotland
- Provide evidences that he/she is a position to meet their educational and living expenses during their stay period