Living and Working 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.