About Studying in Scotland

In the meantime this site will still be of interest to students interested in studying at Scotland's 20 higher education institutions whether you are living in Scotland, the rest of the UK or from the rest of the world.

Even though this site is under construction you can still find some information which may be useful to you if you are thinking about studying at university in Scotland.

There are twenty diverse higher education institutions in Scotland including 14 campus based universities old and new, the Open University in Scotland, UHI Millennium Institiute which serves the Highlands and Islands of Scotland and four small, specialist institutions which focus on a more specialist area of teaching and research.

You can find the websites of all Scotland's 20 higher education institutions here.

Signpost, is an at-a-glance guide to courses available at all universities in Scotland for entry in 2010/11. Further information, including entry requirements is available either from the individual universities or from UCAS.

If you would like a hardcopy of Signpost please contact Universities Scotland by email at: info@universities-scotland.ac.uk or 0131 226 1111.

You can also use the following useful links to help you follow up on any additional questions you may have:

UCAS

UCAS is the central organisation that processes applications for full-time undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges.

Student Awards Agency Scotland

For advice and support on student loans, bursaries and the Graduate Endowment for Scottish and EU domiciled students relating to courses of higher education throughout the United Kingdom.

Education UK

Information about studying in Scotland, and the rest of the UK, including institution and course information.

Funding for Learners information (on the Scottish Government website)

Current information on funding support arrangements for students studying in Scottish higher education institutions for entry in 2007.

Unistats

The official website to help prospective students make an informed choice when deciding which university or college to apply to in the UK.

Learn Direct Scotland

Learn Direct Scotland provides course and funding information for learners of all ages and levels in Scotland. You can visit the website or call: 0808 100 9000.
Specific page on funding info at: www.learndirectscotland.com/Help/Funding

UKCISA - The UK Council for International Student Affairs

The UK’s national advisory body serving the interests of international students and those who work with them.