Where to study

Scotland is internationally renowned for its world-class education system. Every year, more than 30,000 international students from more than 180 countries choose to study in Scotland.

Key facts

  • Scotland has 15 universities, 6 specialist higher education institutes, and 41 further education colleges
  • Scotland has been leading the way in education since the early part of the 15th century
  • More academic papers and citations per head of population are produced in Scotland than in any other country in the world
  • The education systems of countries like the USA, Canada and China mirror the model that was pioneered by the Scots

To find out more about studying in Scotland visit the Education UK Scotland website.

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