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Why
Study in Scotland?
Study
abroad amid beauty, history, and friendliness by making Scotland
your home for a semester, year or summer. The country is an
impressive mixture of fertile farmland, rugged cliffs, and
mountains, yet it also has its share of sophisticated cities
and friendly towns. Scotland"s long history shows in the architecture
and preserved ruins throughout the country, but Scots of all
ages are also enjoying a cultural and artistic renaissance.
The Gaelic language is experiencing a comeback, and both Edinburgh
and Glasgow have some of the best arts scenes in the United
Kingdom.
Admission
procedure
Commencement
of semester/s: The academic year starts in September or October
and finishes in June or July of the following year. There
are two breaks of approx. 2-3 weeks in December (Christmas)
and April (Easter). Higher education institutions normally
only have one entry point in September/ October, though again
this can depend on the course. When to start applying: for
undergraduate courses. If you are applying from outside the
EU you are allowed to apply any time between 1 September and
30 June. For postgraduate courses: Application procedures
vary according to the type of course you wish to study. Applications
for postgraduate study are generally made through the institution
concerned and not through universities and colleges admissions
service (UCAS). Important deadlines of accepting applications:
For Sept / Oct 2006 starts, the opening date for applications
is September 1,2005, (apart from art and design, which is
January 1,206). The next important deadline is June 30, 2006,
which is the last day UCAS can accept applications. After
universities have worked out how many places remain on each
course, a one-month period of `clearing" begins (on August
18), within which last minute applications will be accepted
by UCAS for courses with spaces. Tentative month to know result:
If UCAS receive an application by mid-Jan, you will hear the
result by may. If you apply between mid-Jan and June 30, you
will hear by the end of July.
Document
Required
The types
of academic background, letters of recommendation, statements
of purpose and college and / or professional interest essays
required by each university vary enormously from institution
to institution. Further advice and information about requirements
for entry to auk higher education institutions can be obtained
from UCAS or education UK. Standardized test scores such as
SAT, TOEFL, IELTS: Each university will decide whether or
not your qualifications meet the entrance requirements for
its courses. You should check your qualifications with the
universities you want to apply to.
Tuition
and living Cost Tuition fee:
The amount
you will pay for fees depends on the type of course and the
institution at which you study. The national average is £7,000.
Cost of living: The cost of living entirely depends on the
kind of accommodation. On-campus student accommodations are
generally cheaper. Off-campus accommodation can vary drastically
according to the area and the type of accommodation. Student
accommodation will typically cost in the region of £50-80
per week in any of the main cities. The university will usually
help you find accommodation, or the government"s Relocation
Advisory Service will be happy to advise you. Log on to www.scotlandistheplace.com
and follow the link to "This Is Your Opportunity".
Scholarships/:
A number
of scholarships are available primarily for postgraduate students.
However, in some special circumstances applications for undergraduate
study may be considered under the Commonwealth Scholarships
and Fellowship Plan and DFID Shared Scholarship Scheme. More
information about scholarships can be found at: www.educationukscotland.org.
Part
time Jobs:
Students
studying at UK institutions, who are not nationals of an EEA
country, may take part-time or vacation work without needing
to obtain permission from the local job center. Students should
not work more than 20 hours per week during term time except
where the placement meets the definition of a sandwich course
or internship.
Student
visa:
For full
details, about passports, visas and many other of the practicalities
of moving to Scotland the Relocation Advisory Service (RAS)
can be found online at www.scotlandistheplace.com
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