{"id":239124,"date":"2020-07-09T14:06:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-09T14:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/canada\/study-info\/uk-study-info-study-in-scotland\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T23:46:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T07:46:45","slug":"study-in-scotland","status":"publish","type":"gsi_study_info","link":"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/canada\/study-in-uk\/study-info\/study-in-scotland\/","title":{"rendered":"Studying in Scotland"},"content":{"rendered":"

International students who study in Scotland often comment on how welcoming Scottish universities are, and this is backed up by several surveys showing that Scottish universities offer some of the highest rates of student satisfaction for teaching in the UK, while graduates from Scottish universities enjoy a high rate of employment or further study<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Scottish universities are associated with excellence and each institution undertakes intensive research, meaning students are taught in an environment that is shared by academics looking to push boundaries in their field. Research at Scotland\u2019s universities has led to inventions and innovations such as the MRI scanner and the development of keyhole surgery.<\/p>\n

Scotland is less than one hour from London via plane and just over 90 minutes from Paris. With international airports close by and a host of European cities a short flight away, Scotland is the perfect base to explore the best locations in Europe. Scotland\u2019s fantastic pedigree in education, coupled with its vast history, makes it a fantastic place for any international student to study and call home.<\/p>\n

Tuition Fees in Scotland and Cost of Living<\/strong><\/h2>\n

International students are required to pay tuition fees at both undergraduate<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0postgraduate<\/a> levels. Tuition fees vary depending upon your chosen institution, with an undergraduate degree’s fees ranging from 10,000 GBP – 26,000 GBP* and a postgraduate degree’s fees ranging from 15,000 – 30,000 GBP*.<\/p>\n

*These annual fees are not fully reflective of all tuition fees in Scotland, with some course fees costing less than these figures and some costing more. Fees are often reflective of the institution with higher-ranking Scottish universities typically costing more.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Scotland is one of the most affordable areas to live in the U,K and students can often live comfortably on 700-800 GBP (including accommodation) per month. When applying for your study visa you could be asked to prove that you have 1,023 GBP per month for up to 9 months for living expenses, so you should make sure that you have that prepared for any UK university that you chose to study at.<\/p>\n

Scottish university accommodation, like most in the UK, is typically self-catered, so you will not need to buy a meal plan and will be able to buy your own groceries, and cook your own meals, preparing you for adult life.<\/p>\n

Speak to a consultant<\/a> if you would like more information on tuition fees and the cost of living in Scotland as an international student.<\/p>\n

Scholarships and Funding<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are a variety of scholarship and funding options available to Canadian students studying in Scotland at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.<\/p>\n