Can I Study in Scotland?

To come and study in Scotland you need to satisfy the Immigration Rules which apply to the UK, in general.

Tier 4 - Student 

From the end of March 2009, NON EEA students will have to be sponsored by a licensed education provider to be eligible to come to the UK to study under the new Tier 4, student tier under the new Points Based System. UKBA Studying in the UK.

 A list of the UK education providers already licensed to sponsor migrant students under the new points-based system (register of sponsors- educational provider) can be found on the UK Border Agency's website UKBA Register of sponsors.

Tier 4 applicants will have to show that they score enough points to qualify.

Overall pass-mark of 40 points:

• Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) or visa letter from a Licensed Sponsor (30 points) 
• Maintenance (10 points) – Points based calculator

For further information about the Tier 4 please refer to UKBA Factsheets for students

Please note that the Student Visitor visa and the Prospective Student visa will remain the same (outside of the new Points Based System).

Find out more from the Relocation Advisory Service (RAS).  Email your enquiry to RAS.