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EEA students


If you are from the EEA and have been accepted on a course of study, you're entitled to enter the UK freely and have the right of residence for the duration of your course.


The EEA is made up of the 27 member countries of the European Union (EU) and a few others: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden


Switzerland is not in the EEA but Swiss nationals enjoy the same rights as those who are.


Romanian and Bulgarian students must complete a BR1 form after entering the UK for a Registration Certificate from the UK Border Agency.


Course fees for EEA nationals studying in the UK will be charged as overseas fees unless they can satisfy the 'residency rule' (three years living in the UK).


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


Visas and Immigration


Students who would like to study in Scotland must comply with UK Border Agency regulations in order to gain entry into the country. Different rules apply depending on whether you are a student from a European and Economic Area (EEA) country, or an international student from a non EEA country.


International students (non-EEA)


To come to Scotland to study you must satisfy the UK Immigration Rules. This will mean you apply under Tier 4 of the Points Based System for immigration.


You must obtain sponsorship from a licensed education provider in the UK.


Tier 4 (General student) applicants must score 40 points and obtain this by • Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from the licensed sponsor – 30 points


• Having maintenance (course fees and money to support yourself) – 10 points


Find out more: Education UK - www.educationuk.org/Life- in-the-UK/the-uk-experience/ Study-in-Scotland UK Border Agency - www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk Talent Scotland – www.talentscotland.com Study In Scotland - www.scotland.org/study/


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