University preparation in Glasgow 2024

Education in Scotland for international children, schoolchildren, students is becoming increasingly popular today for many reasons, among which the main one is the fact that Scotland is part of the United Kingdom. For many people, studying in Scotland is equivalent to a diploma / certificate in the UK, which, however, is not so far from the truth, but there are some specifics.

Due to some historical features inherent in the relations between Scotland and the UK, the Scots themselves believe that education in Scotland, both in secondary schools and universities, is much better than the British, and there is a rather long confrontation between the systems of Scotland and the UK. In this article, we will not pay attention to the similarities and differences between the two systems, but only note the most important features of all stages of education in Scotland for children, schoolchildren, students.

As in many other countries, the duration of the bachelor's degree program is 4 years. At the same time, during the last year of study in these educational programs, foreign students have the opportunity to receive a bachelor's degree with honors. Universities in Glasgow,Scotland, are characterized by the flexibility of educational programs and curricula: international students can study various disciplines of their choice, while attending classes of different faculties. Subsequently, foreign graduates of universities in Glasgow can receive a double bachelor's degree (joint degree). Some educational programs involve the simultaneous acquisition of initial professional experience in combination with educational process.

Kevin McDonnell

Specialist in International Students of the University of Sussex

What advice do you have for those aspiring to attend top UK universities?

Thoroughly research your chosen university, including tuition fees, as these can vary widely. Prepare well for English proficiency tests like IELTS, which are essential for admission to any UK university. Focus on your preferred courses, checking their specific academic requirements, and ensure you are well-prepared in those areas.

All international applicants choose to enter international universities for some reasons and advantages:

• Studying abroad is really a profitable financial investment;
• Educational process open up new prospects;
• Foreign applicants can choose an educational institution as accurately as possible.

If you want to choose the right institute or university for your goals and objectives, we recommend that you follow the following instructions:

• Start viewing and choosing a potential university in Glasgow of study after the 11th grade abroad (read more about this later) as soon as possible. Carefully study preparation for entry in universities in Glasgow that the educational institution offers in order to enroll in it after the 10th-11th grade of the local school.
• Plan a visit to the university campus (preferably several) to personally verify the correctness of the choice;
• Start actively learning a foreign language immediately if you haven't got the right level of foreign language. Basically, of course, it is English, which is everywhere as the main or additional language.
• It is also better to get certificates of passing international language exams in advance – ideally even in the senior classes of a local school. And it is better to start preparing for testing even earlier, because its duration will depend on your initial level of knowledge of the language.
• Raise all the necessary indicators (i.e. academic and language) to the level that is necessary for unhindered admission to your chosen university, for successful study after the 11th grade abroad.
• Request several letters of recommendation from your teachers (it is possible in several disciplines). Properly drafted recommendations should present the candidate for admission in universities in Glasgow in a favorable way, both from an academic and a public point of view.
• Start collecting the necessary documents for admission at least six months before you start studying abroad. The process of transferring and forwarding papers, as well as negotiations with the admission committee of the university usually take several months. The same point applies to the registration of a study visa and a foreign passport.

It should be noted that, as a rule, most universities impose fairly high requirements on foreign applicants. The minimum threshold for the level of proficiency in a foreign language is at TOEFL 550 / IELTS 5.5. In prestigious and sought-after universities, it is necessary to provide certificates from TOEFL 600 / IELTS 6.0, while specialties in the field of medicine and law accept applicants with IELTS 7.0 for training.

The optimal way for foreign children, schoolchildren, and students to study in Scotland at a university is to first study in two graduating classes at a Scottish school or college, and then complete the Foundation Course educational program. University preparation in Glasgow is also organized on the high level, as a result, the international applicant will receive an excellent level of preparation for admission and study at the top universities of Glasgow, will improve the level of English proficiency and will receive a certificate of completion of a secondary school in Scotland.

Admission to higher education institutions in Scotland takes place absolutely on the same principles as in the UK – with the help of the nationwide UCAS service. The process of collecting a package of necessary documents and preparing for admission should begin at least 1.5-2 years before the start of educational process. It's better for foreign students to join educational courses for admission in universities in Glasgow for better results.

List of the main advantages of studying in Scotland is represented by:

• High level of efficiency and quality. It is worth emphasizing that many famous politicians, public figures, as well as members of the royal family choose to study in Scotland for their children;

• Exceptional attention of the educational staff of schools and educational institutions to the health of students: in each educational institution, international schoolchildren and students have the opportunity to engage in various sports of their choice, including such exclusive options as equestrian sports, sailing, etc.).

• The unusual national atmosphere of Scotland, which can be found and experienced only here: due to the historical features of Scotland, it was possible to preserve its traditions, national flavor and way of life. Some educational institutions in Glasgow are located in medieval castles, which are monuments of history and architecture. In addition, visitors to these places will surely enjoy the exceptional beauty of the fascinating nature of Scotland, combining forest, cliffs over the sea, endless fields and valleys. As for the climate, in Scotland it is quite mild, not hot, without strong and sharp climatic changes.

Tuition fee at the best universities in Glasgow depends on different aspects and options:

• Chosen educational program;
• Location;
• Type of the educational institution;
• Study materials;
• Accommodation option;
• Personal lessons.

Tuition fee at the top universities in Glasgow starts from 12000 pounds.

For detailed information you or your parents can contact to SMAPSE local managers or visit the official pages of the universities in Glasgow.