TOP-10 prestigious universities in Scotland where international students can get high-quality higer education

Although the local education system is based on classic English postulates, Scottish educational institutions have their own characteristics:

• At universities in Scotland, students study for 4 years, and not 3, as in England. And the structure itself is more flexible: students can choose to study disciplines from different faculties. Double-qualified training programs are very common - economics and finance, law and management, and other interesting options
• Universities in Scotland almost every year fall into the top twenty of the best universities in the UK. Many higher schools also occupy leading positions in the training of specialists in a particular specialization.
• For the most part, studying at universities in Scotland will cost less than at English universities. The only exception is the Scottish capital: Edinburgh has a high standard of living, which is why the city ranks second after London among the list of the most expensive ..

In general, the cost of studying at universities in Scotland for foreigners and Russian students will vary from 7 to 25 thousand pounds. Getting an education here is a rather profitable investment, because the amount of financial costs will be lower than in the case of England, the USA or other European countries. The opportunity to save applies not only to educational programs, but also to renting a house or paying for residence, off-campus meals and other expenses that tourists usually have.

In Scotland, as in many other European countries, university students can combine study with work. One of the available options is to work on the campus of the university, but the places here are quickly taken apart, so we recommend you to be puzzled with the search for a job in advance. The possibility of combining some kind of activity with study largely depends on the student himself, because there will be a lot of academic workload at a Scottish university.

The conditions for admission to universities in Scotland are not much different from English, both for foreigners and for students from Russia. As in England, an application for undergraduate studies is submitted through the UCAS service, for studies in a master's program - directly through the selected faculty.

Before enrolling, all international students are advised to complete the Foundation Foundation Program or to complete the Scottish SIFP course. The process of going through preparatory programs may take 1-2 years. Also, to study in Scotland, students need to know English at a good level. If there are gaps, you need to study at a language school, where at the same time you can be trained to take the IELTS test (it is also required when entering the university).

All applicants will also need a bachelor’s diploma to enter a Scottish university magistracy. Both Russian and foreign documents are suitable for enrollment. The period of study in the master's program will be 1-2 years. FROM the applicant will also need to draw up documentation (confirmation of the first higher education, a letter of motivation and recommendations from the previous place of study) and send your application in time.

HNC - Higher National Certificate

In the British educational system, HNC / HND degrees are the first stages of higher education (even before the bachelor's degree): HNC (Higher National Certificate, 1 year) and HND (Higher National Diploma, 2 years) . In the Russian understanding, this is a kind of “rank”, a practical qualification that is assigned to the student: most of the working specialties are available to students already after completing the HNC / HND courses - they can start working. Also, these programs are valuable in that they involve a huge number of internships and internships: students test all acquired knowledge in practice, graduating as qualified and already quite experienced specialists.

At Edinburgh College, HNC programs are available in a wide range of specialties and areas:

• Art and design
• Automotive and Engineering
• Media, photography and visual communications
• Building
• Finance and business
• Decoration and interior design
• Work with children
• Computer Science, Informatics and Programming
• Pharmacology, medicine and dentistry
• Engineering science
• Electrical engineering
• Hairdressing and beauty industry
• Health and social services
• Retail
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Event Management
• Modern foreign languages
• Music producing
• Performing Arts and Theater
• Cookery
• Science and research
• Social and Human Sciences
• Sports, physical education and fitness
• Travel and tourism.

The cost of training at Edinburgh College is (price is for 1 person):

1) Preparatory courses (Introductory & Access courses (SCQF Level 6)):

• 18 weeks = £ 3300
• Academic year = 6600 £

2) HNC - Higher National Certificate (SCQF Level 7):

• 18 weeks = 4800 £
• Academic year = £ 7000.