International Students
Welcome
iSLI extends a warm welcome to international students. We are delighted to have the opportunity of providing you with first class higher education in a serious but friendly atmosphere, where you will learn from teachers of the highest calibre together with fellow students from all over the world.
iSLI is a partnership of the UK universities of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt, Glasgow and Strathclyde, with links to Lancaster University and the University of Paisley. Graduates of iSLI's postgraduate programmes are awarded a joint degree of all four partner universities.
The universities are at the forefront of research, with the majority rated as excellent in RAE2001 (5 or 5*). The universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow are also members of two international networks of leading research intensive universities, Universitas 21 and The Russell Group.
Over the past five years, students from Australia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan and Taiwan have studied at iSLI. EU students have come from Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy and Spain. This wide geographic diversity creates a lively international environment in which to study.
We hope your time with us will be a happy and memorable one, and will lead to a fulfilling and successful career path.
Notice for Chinese Students
All MSc graduates are awarded a joint degree from the universities of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt, Glasgow and Strathclyde. These are recognised as approved UK education institutions by the Department for International Co-operation and Exchange of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China.
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Funding
For international students there are a number of funding options available. For information on the Scottish International Scholarship Programme and to search other sources of funding visit the British Council website. Education UK also provides information on Scholarships and Funding.
iSLI appreciate the investment our students make in their education and to help with this iSLI invites you to apply for our International Excellence Scholarship
Fees
MSc course fees for 2010/11 academic session are estimated to be £15,500. Fees may be subject to change. Candidates will be advised of any change.
On receipt of an offer to study at iSLI, all international applicants must pay a deposit in order to secure a place on the course.
Students can pay the balance of fees in one lump sum on the first day of induction or pay by instalments.
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Living and Studying in Scotland
For General Support and Advice for International Students visit Heriot-Watt University’s website. To download a copy of the University’s Pre-Arrival Guide for International Students click here.
Information sheets on an extensive range of topics including Council Tax, Immigration, Culture Shock, Working in the UK During and After Your Studies, Driving in the UK and Keeping Healthy are available from UKCISA.
English Language Support
The following web pages might be useful to help you work on your English in your own time.
English: web resources for self-study
English: for academic study and professional purposes
Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme (FT:WiSS) Post Study
The Scottish Government’s Fresh Talent initiative welcomes people from around the world who want to live, work or learn in Scotland. If you want to work in Scotland under this migration route you must have graduated from a UK institution with a recognised qualification. Successful applicants will be granted permission to work in the UK for up to 2 years without a work permit. Visit Scotland is the Place for further information.
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Links
For further information about Scottish education and applying to live, study and work here, you may find the following links useful.
Education UK Scotland (British Council)
A guide to Scottish education including course and scholarship search facility.
Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme (FT:WiSS) Post Study
Opportunities for overseas students to live and work in Scotland after graduation.
Home Office UK Border Agency
Information for overseas students about studying and working in the UK including travel information and visa requirements.
MONETOS
Guides to international living
Talent Scotland
Scotland is a genuine centre of excellence for electronics. The Talent Scotland website (funded by Scottish Enterprise) provides information on Scotland's electronic technologies industry, companies, universities and institutes, their job opportunities and news.
UKCISA
Advise for international students from the UK’s national advisory body serving the interests of international students and those who work with them.
UK NARIC
The National Agency responsible for providing information, advice and expert opinion on vocational, academic and professional skills and qualifications from over 180 countries worldwide.
Visit Scotland
The National Tourism Organisation for Scotland.
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Overseas Agents
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iSLI Course Booking Form
