Studying in Central Scotland
Scotland has an excellent education system both in city and rural locations. With over 300 schools and four universities, Central Scotland is a great place to learn and develop.
Schools
There are over 300 primary and secondary education establishments across central Scotland
- 78 Nursery schools (ages 3-5)
- 263 Primary schools (ages 5-12)
- 36 Secondary schools (ages 12-18)
- A number of Special schools (for children with additional support needs)
Search for schools on the Learning and Teaching Scotland website
Universities and colleges
There are two major universities in central Scotland
University of Stirling
The University of Stirling was Scottish University of the Year for 2009/2010 (Sunday Times) and is consistently ranked best in the UK for 'a good place to be'.
With over 80 nationalities represented on campus, 14 percent of their students are from overseas.
There are over 70 taught postgraduate programmes, plus research opportunities across 19 departments.
University of Stirling website
University of St Andrews
St Andrews is Scotland's first university and the third oldest in the English-speaking world, founded in 1413.
Over six centuries it has established a reputation as one of Europe's leading and most distinctive centres for teaching and research.
The National Student Survey 2010 has named Scotland’s first university as one of the country’s leading multi-faculty universities.
Ninety three percent of St Andrews final year students surveyed in spring 2010 gave the University top marks for the quality of the learning and teaching experience.
University of St Andrews website
Colleges
There are several colleges in central Scotland offering a range of courses. These include