Scotland

Small, strong and beautiful, Scotland is home to one of the oldest universities in the world – St. Andrews, founded by a Papal Bull in 1413. Scotland is a wonderful destination in which to study, has 19 universities and 41 colleges. The Universities Scotland website provides a wealth of information via links to each of the universities in Scotland and which is well worth pursuing.

Enjoy a breezy coastal walk, a hike in the mountains, fish the rivers, play on some of Scotland’s renowned links, learn all about whisky at a traditional distillery, visit castles or sail along Scotland’s 13,000 kilometers of coastline. No wonder more than 30,000 students from 180 countries come to Scotland each year.

What level of programme are you interested in?
Postgraduate | Undergraduate | Foundation/Gap | Work experience | High Schools | English and Test Prep

Postgraduate in Scotland

Qualifications and duration.

• Master Degree. One to two years, often calendar years; that is 12 to 24 months.
• A selection of programmes such as MBA, Law, International Relations, Project Management and Global Health have a January intake in addition to September.
• Doctoral studies. 3 years, depending on program and method.

Tuition fees per year.

• International non-EU/EAA, £11,000 for Arts-based and MSc Business postgraduate programmes to £14,500 for Science-based and MBA.
• EU/EAA. Approximately £3,500 for the majority of courses. Check out each university and programme.

Can I work while I study?

• Yes, under certain conditions. EU students may legally work throughout the territory. Non EU/EAA students will require a work permit.

Where will I live?

• On campus or independent accommodation. We help organize your accommodation with the international office at each university.

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Undergraduate in Scotland

Qualifications and duration.

• Bachelor Degree. 3 to 4 years, often with a year abroad or year in industry after your first two years of study and before your final year. Most degree programmes consist of courses at 4 levels with level 4 the Honours level. You will normally take 8 courses in your first year.
• Foundation Degree. Generally 2 years, with a work-based learning focus.
• Higher National Diploma. Equivalent to the first two years of your Degree.
• Bachelor Degree Final Year. This option is offered in a number of disciplines, particularly Business. Excellent for Diploma-holders who want to obtain their Degree in one final year.

Tuition fees per year.

• EU/EAA. No up-front tuition fees for full-time EU students studying an undergraduate degree for the first time at a Scottish college or university.
• International non-EU/EAA. Tuition fees approximately £11,000 for Arts-based undergraduate programmes to £14,000 for Science-based. Please check out each university and programme.

Can I work while I study?

• Yes, under certain conditions. EU students may legally work throughout the territory. Non EU/EAA students will require a work permit.

Where will I live?

• On campus or independent accommodation. We help organize your accommodation with the international office at each university or college.

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Foundation/Gap year in Scotland

Quite distinct from a Foundation Degree, a Foundation Year or Foundation Programme is ideal if you want any of the following:

• Prepare for entry into your chosen university.
• Raise your profile.
• Improve your English.
• No commitment; do you like Engineering or Business or Design or Journalism? Find out!
• Live a university experience.
• Have fun.

Duration.

• 6 to 36 weeks.
• Semester.
• Academic year.

Qualifications.

• Foundation year.
• Certificate.
• IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency.

Tuition fees.

• Approximately £240/week, £2,880/term or £8,500/year.

Where will I live?

• On campus, independent accommodation or homestay. We help organize your accommodation with the international office at each university. If you are under 18, we will need to organize guardianship. We work with your university or school to organize this for you and we are in touch with you throughout your stay.

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Work Experience/ Internship in Scotland

Find your feet in your profession in a safe learning professional environment. Considered part of your learning experience, a “practicum” is unpaid.

Duration.

• 3-6 months.

Qualifications

• Strengthen your CV.
• Gain your first real work experience in another country.
• Internationalize your profile.
• Network.

Tuition fees.

• £460 to £600 to organize a work placement from 3 to 6 months.

Where will I live?

• Generally homestay, which we organize with the help of our colleagues in your destination. We are in touch with you throughout your stay.

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High Schools in Scotland

Choosing the best education is one of the most important decisions we, as parents, will make for our children. It is perfectly viable to study in another country for a term, an academic year or even more. We will be happy to help you make the best selection. Visit the Education Scotland website.

Duration.

• Semester or academic year.
• Two years or more, particularly if your objective is high school graduation and subsequently university in Scotland.

Qualifications

• Academic year (accredited).
• IGCSE.
• A-Levels.
• International Baccalaureate.

Tuition fees.

• Between £15,000 and £25,000/year in a private boarding school.
• Between £10,000 and £15,000/year in a state day school.

Where will I live?

• At school if boarding, with a family if a day student. Some boarding schools are residential from Monday to Friday only. We will take your requirements into consideration when choosing your ideal school. We organize guardianship jointly with the associate with our colleagues in the United Kingdom. We coordinate it all for you and we are in touch with you and with you throughout your stay.

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English and Test Prep in Scotland

If your high school studies took place through a language other than English or if English is not your first language, you will probably need to take a Test Prep course or generally improve your English.

Duration.

• 2 to 52 weeks. The time you will need is determined by your current level and what you want to attain.

Qualifications.

• IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, Cambridge First, Advanced and Proficiency.
• General English certificate.
• Academic English certificate.
• English for professionals – Business, Medicine, Law, Engineering, Barista, Translation.

Tuition fees.

These are sample fees and are purely indicative. Schools regularly offer special fees, particularly for longer-term courses. Consult with us.

• £220 to £350/week for Intensive General English.
• Academic Semester £4,824, 28 weeks, 20 hrs/week.
• Academic Year £6,397, 42 weeks, 20 hrs/week.

Can I work while I study?

• Yes, under certain conditions. EU students may legally work throughout the territory. Non EU/EAA students will require a work permit.

Where will I live?

• Homestay, residence, hotel, which we organize with the accommodation office at each school.

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