Studying in Scotland |
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Scotland is part of the United Kingdom, along with England, Wales and Northern Ireland, but it has its own parliament and its own way of doing things. Today Scotland has 21 universities and colleges providing degree level education and combining both ancient with modern in calm rural campuses, as well as bustling city centre locations. Learning in Scotland isn't a one-way process in which students simply receive information from their teachers. Instead, they're encouraged to read widely, to research thoroughly and question what they learn at every opportunity. With its emphasis on proactive and independent thinking a Scottish education encourages skills that are relevant, marketable and much sought-after by today's top companies. Which means students can look forward to better career prospects and higher potential earnings once their studies are complete. Expences The cost of living in Scotland is generally less expensive than it is in the rest of the UK and there are many benefits available to international students to make it even more so. All international students and their dependants qualify for free healthcare through the National Health Service (NHS), as well as reduced-cost medicines, dental treatment and eye tests. Then there's the level of discounts negotiated for members of the National Union of Students, for which many students qualify for free membership. As a member they can save up to 50% off anything from books, stationery and food to clothes, travel and entertainment. It's worth noting too that a lot of Scotland's famous museums, galleries and libraries are free. Working while studying  Scotland follows the same legislations as the UK as a whole, but also has some national initiatives started by the administrative body of the Scottish Parliament, the Scottish Executive.EEA nationals don't need permission to work whilst studying in the UK. However, if you are a national of Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary or the Czech Republic, then you will need to register on the Worker Register Scheme if you intend to work for more than 10 hours per week for an employer in the UK. Find out more about the Worker Registration Scheme. Non-EEA nationals may take part-time or holiday work, but you must not: * *Work for more than 20 hours per week during term time unless your placement is part of your studies, has the agreement of your education institution and leads to a degree or qualification awarded by a nationally recognised examining body * *Do business, be self-employed or provide services as a professional sports person or entertainer. * *Work full-time in a permanent job From the summer of 2005, all overseas students graduating from a Scottish university or college can apply to stay on and work in Scotland for an additional two years under the government's Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland scheme. International students are a key target of the Executive's Fresh Talent policy, which aims to attract and retain bright, motivated and hard-working people to live, work and study in Scotland to support economic growth. For more information look here: The Official Online Gateway (All about Scotland, studying in Scotland, Working in Scotland etc.) About Scotland. Working in Scotland Fresh Talent Working in Scotland Scheme Education in Scotland |
