Why study in Scotland?
Scotland has its own, distinctive culture within the UK. It's a popular tourist destination, famous worldwide for its breathtaking Highlands scenery, tartan, whisky and friendly, funny inhabitants.
With a population of five million people, Scotland is also home to cosmopolitan cities, international festivals, and a vibrant arts and culture scene.
A proud nation
The Scots are a proud nation—and with good reason. Scotland is a nation of explorers, inventors and entrepreneurs. Products that have shaped the way we live, such as the television, telephone, pneumatic tyre, refrigerator, radar and penicillin, were all invented by Scots. Scotland has also produced more than its fair share of literary geniuses, including Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson and Sir Walter Scott.
Future technologies
The commercial status of Scotland has been transformed in recent years from a base of heavy industry to the equally skilful but more commercially viable areas of electronics manufacturing and service industries. Scotland now manufactures nearly 80% of Europe’s workstations, with the electronics industry alone employing over 40,000 people. Other thriving industries include food and drink, tourism, creative industries, life sciences, telecommunications and financial services.
Excellence in education
Scots have placed great importance on learning for over 500 years; Scotland was the first country in the world to introduce universal school education and was one of the first European countries to establish a quality assurance system for its educational institutions. Our education system encourages skills that are relevant, marketable and sought after by today’s top employers.
"Of all the small nations on earth, perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind." Winston Churchill
Top things to do in Scotland
- Experience the world-famous Edinburgh Festival and Hogmanay (New Year) festivities
- Explore breath-taking scenery and test your nerve with adventure sports
- Investigate our colourful history of epic battles, castles, myths and legends
- See global music artists or discover up-andcoming bands at world famous venues such as King Tut’s or the Barrowlands