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University of Aberdeen | University of Dundee | University of Edinburgh | University of Glasgow
Glasgow School of Art | University of St Andrews | University of Stirling
University of the Highlands and Islands
Scottish Universities | NACAC 2013
Overview
Scotland – the country
Why study in Scotland?
Overview of universities
Overview of undergraduate study
Overview of postgraduate study
Student life
Costs and employment opportunities
Braveheart
Men in kilts
Highland cows and highland dancing
Four seasons in one day!
Whisky and haggis
Scotland’s image
1 of 4 countries making up the UK
5.1 million population
Own parliament, own education system
Vibrant cities, beautiful countryside
Hospitable and welcoming to visitors
Easy access to and from Europe
Scotland the nation
Business and the economy
Music and film
Literature and the arts
Sport
Education
Four seasons in one day
Haggis…and whisky!
Scotland today
The telephone | Alexander Graham Bell
Television | John Logie Baird
Economics | Adam Smith
Penicillin | Alexander Fleming
Dolly the Sheep | Roslin Institute, Edinburgh
Harry Potter | J.K. Rowling
Bond…James Bond | Sean Connery
The 12th Doctor | Peter Capaldi
Scotland gave the world…
Scottish Higher Education
University of the Highlands and Islands
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow School of Art
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
University of Glasgow
University of Strathclyde
University of West of Scotland
University of StirlingUniversity of Edinburgh
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh Napier University
Queen Margaret University
University of Abertay Dundee
University of Dundee
St. Andrews University
University of Aberdeen
Scottish Agriculture College
Robert Gordon University
Over 500 years of Higher Education
Qualifications recognised worldwide
Top quality teaching and research
Outstanding facilities and study environment
An international community
Safe, welcoming, friendly society
Why study in Scotland?
Wide range of courses available
Typical degree programme – 4 years
Scotland’s degree structure offers:
BREADTH in early years of study
DEPTH in later years
FLEXIBILITY
High graduation and employment rates
Undergraduate study
Wide range of courses available
Typical degree programme – 4 years
Scotland’s degree structure offers:
BREADTH in early years of study
DEPTH in later years
FLEXIBILITY
High graduation and employment rates
Subject choice
Huge variety of degrees available:
Academic
Vocational
Something different?
Professional accreditation
Strengths & Specialisms
Varying entry requirements
Subject choice
Scotland’s Higher Education institutions offer a variety of student experiences.
Find something to suit your lifestyle:
Location?
Large or small?
City centre?
Parkland Campus?
University choice
Getting involved:
Students’ Union/Students’ Association
Clubs and Societies
Sport
Student Support and welfare
Study Abroad exchanges (undergraduate students)
Student life
Accommodation
All international students are entitled to work in Scotland during their studies
International students can work up to 20 hours per week on a student visa
Scottish universities have excellent employment rates
Links with industry
Careers Centres and Job Shops to help students
Employment opportunities
Living costs:
Low costs compared to other parts of UK
Average yearly living costs: £5,500 - £7,500
Tuition costs:
Average tuition is £9,000-£12,000 per year
Cost of study in Scotland
Founded in 1845, the GSA is one of the last remaining independent art schools in the UK
Specialist practice-led, studio based and theoretical education.
Fine Art, Design, Architecture + Digital 69 international partner institutions and a
campus in Singapore
Glasgow School Of Art
www.gsa.ac.uk
Ancient University founded in 1495 Stunning city centre campus in Scotland's 3rd largest
city Huge range of bachelor programmes, every from A-Z (Accountancy - Zoology)
World leader in oil and gas training (Bachelor, Master and PhD) Old & New!
Olympic Sports Village - opened 2009 Olympic swimming pool opening early in 2014 for
Commonwealth Games $89m new library opened 2011
University of Aberdeen
Scenic location Established 1881 Four Colleges offering a wide range of undergraduate
and postgraduate programmes £200 million campus redevelopment project
completed in 2008 Number 1 in Scotland for Student Experience
(Times Higher 2013) 18,000 students, 15% international from over 85
countries
University of Dundee
UniversityofDundee
@DundeeUniv
Influencing the World since 1583 Ranked in the World’s top 20 (QS 2013/14) Over 30,000 students following the merger with
Edinburgh College of Art 140 different nationalities (36% non-UK) Multi-site campus with comprehensive offering of degree courses £60 million main library refurbishment Walking distance to some of Scotland’s most influential institutions; The National Library, Gallery and Museum of Scotland as well as
the Scottish Parliament A major host of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world's largest
arts festival
University of Edinburgh
Founded in 1451 Ranked 54 in the QS World Rankings 92% Student Satisfaction Member of the prestigious Russell Group:
over 20,000 students (over 30% international)
600 degree combinations across four colleges
Based in Scotland's biggest city, Glasgow; UNESCO City of Music and Commonwealth Games 2014 host city
University of Glasgow
About us:Partnership of 13 colleges and research institutions across the Highlands and IslandsHRH The Princess Royal is the first Chancellor of the University of the Highlands and Islands.
What we offer:Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesCreative IndustriesGaelic Medium StudiesEducation Health and WellbeingBusiness, Leisure and TourismComputing and ITScience, Environment and Rural StudiesEnergy, Engineering and Construction
University of the Highlands and Islands
Where we stand:According to the recent National Student Survey we are ranked joint 7th for student satisfaction out of the 18 Scottish higher education institutes which took part
What to expect:Highlands and Islands is the biggest natural outdoor playground in the UK from mountains waiting to be climbed and lochs waiting to be sailedA range of events throughout the year including music, book and film festivals
University of St Andrews
Scotland’s first university Celebrating 600 years: 1413 - 2013
www.st-andrews.ac.uk
Founded in 1967
Student Focused and Research Led.
Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence
Set on a beautiful 310 acre campus surrounding Airthrey Lock, complete with its own castle and 9 hole golf course!
A choice of around 300 high quality degree combinations to create the programme that will suit student’s strengths.
1st in Scotland, 9th in the UK, and 61st in the world (The Times Higher Education 100 Under 50 Table, 2013, which ranks the world’s best 100 universities under 500 years old)
The University of Stirling has been ranked in the top 12 of UK universities for graduate employment*. 94% of our 2012 graduates were in work and/or further study within six months of graduation.(*The Telegraph)
Stirling is at Scotland’s Heart – 45 minutes to both Glasgow or Edinburgh and it coined the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’ !
University of Stirling
University of Aberdeen | University of Dundee | University of Edinburgh | University of Glasgow
Glasgow School of Art | University of St Andrews | University of Stirling
University of the Highlands and Islands
Scottish Universities | NACAC 2013
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012United States of America 2,823 3,032 3,259 3,320 3,487Canada 1,684 1,853 2,019 2,255 2,451
Applicants
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012United States of America
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