{"id":213500,"date":"2022-08-04T06:12:27","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T06:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/kenya\/study-info\/kenya-uk-study-info-study-in-scotland\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T14:22:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T11:22:17","slug":"study-in-scotland","status":"publish","type":"gsi_study_info","link":"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/kenya\/study-in-uk\/study-info\/study-in-scotland\/","title":{"rendered":"Studying in Scotland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are 19 higher education institutions to choose from in Scotland, including world famous universities such as the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/kenya\/study-in-uk\/institutes\/universities\/st-andrews\/\">University of St Andrews<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/kenya\/study-in-uk\/institutes\/universities\/glasgow\/\">University of Glasgow<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/kenya\/study-in-uk\/institutes\/universities\/edinburgh\/\">University of Edinburgh<\/a>. Scottish universities offer some of the highest rates of student satisfaction for teaching in the UK, while graduates enjoy the highest rate of employment or further study in the whole of the UK.<\/p>\n<p>Scottish universities are associated with excellence and each institution\u00a0undertakes intensive research, meaning students are taught in an environment that is shared by academics looking to push boundaries in their field. Research in Scotland\u2019s universities has led inventions and innovations such as the MRI scanner and development of keyhole surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Scotland\u2019s 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\u00a0pedigree in education, coupled with its vast history, make it a fantastic place for any international student to study and call home.<\/p>\n<h2>Scholarships and funding in Scotland<\/h2>\n<p>There are a variety of scholarship and funding options available to international students wishing to study in Scotland at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/kenya\/study-in-uk\/study-options\/undergraduate\/\">undergraduate<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/kenya\/study-in-uk\/study-options\/postgraduate-and-masters-degree\/\">postgraduate<\/a>\u00a0level.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chevening.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chevening Scholarships<\/a>\u00a0are the UK government\u2019s global scholarship programme and fund full or part time courses at postgraduate level in any subject and any university.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/royalsociety.org\/grants\/schemes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Royal Society Grants<\/a>\u00a0support international students studying science programmes in Scotland.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/tullowgroupscholarshipscheme.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tullow Scholarships<\/a>\u00a0are\u00a0available at postgraduate level for students from Africa and South America.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tuition fees in Scotland<\/h2>\n<p>Tuition fees in Scotland for Kenyan students are dependent on whether you are from the\u00a0EU or the rest of the world.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>International students from outside the EU<\/strong>\u00a0are required to pay tuition fees at both\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/kenya\/study-in-uk\/study-options\/undergraduate\/\">undergraduate<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/kenya\/study-in-uk\/study-options\/postgraduate-and-masters-degree\/\">postgraduate level<\/a>. Tuition fees vary depending upon your chosen institution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EU undergraduate students<\/strong>\u00a0wishing to study in Scotland are entitled to have tuition fees paid by the Student Awards Agency for Scotland.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EU postgraduate students<\/strong>\u00a0studying in Scotland will need to pay tuition fees at the rate set by the individual institution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Living as a student in Scotland<\/h2>\n<p>Scotland has a rich and historic culture and heritage and is a fantastic place for an\u00a0African student to learn, with a wide variety of activities to enjoy away from study. Scotland\u2019s seven cities &#8211; Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Stirling, Aberdeen, Inverness and Perth \u2013 all offer traditional metropolitan life to varying degrees, but Scotland\u2019s real beauty is to be found in its mountains, countryside and scenic landscapes.<\/p>\n<p>The country is overflowing with monuments, castles, museums and striking architecture, paying homage to a long and storied history. Many of Scotland\u2019s galleries and museums are free of charge and, whether it is kilt-wearing bagpipe players or traditional ceilidh dances, your stay in Scotland will be a memorable one.<\/p>\n<h2>Apply to study\u00a0in Scotland<\/h2>\n<p>If you are interested in studying at a Scottish university,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/kenya\/study-in-uk\/free-consultation\/\">arrange your free consultation<\/a> in Nairobi or Mombasa, or online, today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Information and advice for Kenyan students studying in Scotland. 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