Welcome! If you live outside the UK, and are thinking about studying in Scotland, PlanIT Plus holds a number of articles that will give you a brief introduction to some important issues to consider before you make your decision (see list below).
Scotland's population is only five million but its landscape is varied and its people big in character. Scots have a strong sense of tradition and national identity, even although only a minority today speak Gaelic as well as English.
Students come to Scotland from overseas for different reasons – the main one being our long-standing reputation for good quality education and teaching. Whatever your reasons for looking at Scotland as a place to study, you’ll find a warm welcome. You might even like it enough to stay. Over 30,000 overseas students from 170 different countries already live and study in Scotland.
Try these sites for detailed information about Scotland, and studying in Scotland.
http://www.educationukscotland.org/ - British Council Scotland
http://www.scotland.org/ - Scotland, The Official Online Gateway
http://www.scotlandscholarship.com/ - International Scholarship Programme
http://www.scotlandistheplace.co.uk/ - Scotland is the Place
http://www.studyinscotland.org/ - Study in Scotland
http://www.talentscotland.com/ - Talent Scotland (Living and Working in Scotland)
Look at the following articles for information on:
- The Scottish education system
- Recognition of international qualifications
- English language requirements
- Student support and finance
- Getting into Scotland - immigration and visas
- Living and working in Scotland
- Making new friends
- Student exchange schemes