International students
Are you coming to study at SRUC from outside the UK? You'll find all the information you need as an international student here.
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Going to university or college is truly a transformative experience, but that is doubly true for those who choose to study abroad.
Living in another country, immersing yourself in its traditions and its culture and meeting all sorts of new people from different backgrounds is a unique way of broadening your horizons.
Scotland is unique, and Scots have long made an indelible mark on the way we live: Alexander Graham Bell’s telephone, John Logie Baird’s television and, of course, Alexander Fleming, the scientist who discovered penicillin, saving millions of lives.
And John Muir, the Scotland-born naturalist is dubbed the father of America’s national parks. Muir helped to teach us the true value of the natural environment, something we are passionate about at SRUC.
Our two recent Queen’s Anniversary Prizes – the highest award that can be bestowed on universities and colleges in the UK – are testament to our commitment to tackling the biggest global challenges.
At SRUC, you have the opportunity to make a real difference. In the words of Edinburgh’s own Robert Louis Stevenson, the author of Treasure Island: “the man (or woman) is a success who leaves the world better than they found it”.
We are committed to giving you the knowledge and the skills to do just that.
What information are you looking for?
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Entry requirements
Learn the specific entry criteria, including academic and English language requirements, you'll need to study at SRUC as an international student.
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How to apply
Find here all the information you need to apply to SRUC as an international student.
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Accommodation
SRUC has access to a range of accommodation options available for students, either on campus or in the local area.
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Visas & immigration
Visa and immigration policies can seem a little daunting at first. But not to worry, we've got all the guidance you need to start your very own Scotland adventure!
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Fees & funding
Find out how much it will cost to study at SRUC and see what scholarships and funding opportunities we have available.
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Preparing to study in Scotland
Studying in a foreign country means there will be some different customs and culture; or even a lot. With a little preparation and knowledge this can be an exciting opportunity to learn and grow and be part of something new!
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Students from Ireland
Coming to us from the Republic of Ireland? You're very welcome! Our Irish mini prospectus has been specifically written with you in mind and contains entry requirements for all our courses, and information on how to apply.
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Students from England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Islands
Coming to Scotland to study at SRUC from elsewhere in the UK is a great choice! Learn more about how to apply, study, and thrive in our beautiful country while making the very most of SRUC's first-class education opportunities.
International students in SRUC news:
African project wins SRUC’s Enterprise Challenge competition
An Edinburgh student looking to improve food systems in Africa has been named overall winner of the annual Enterprise Challenge competition run by SRUC.
SRUC lecturer’s mission to improve agricultural education
A lecturer from SRUC has been awarded a prestigious scholarship to make agricultural education more engaging to future students.
Measuring food (in)security in local contexts: A Hawai’i case study
MSc Food Security student Jason Shon, from Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, shares insights from his dissertation ‘Ranking Food Security Metrics in Hawaiʻi: A Delphi Approach’.
World first Amazon challenge for former SRUC student
A former SRUC student is embarking on the first ever navigation of the Amazon River from its highest source at the summit of Volcano Chimborazo in Ecuador to the river’s mouth at Belém in Brazil this month.
Sharing a Canadian perspective on the 2023 Rural Housing Conference in Birnam, Perthshire
"Rurality is defined by community, and in the post-COVID era, community is no longer defined just by those in your immediate vicinity. By embracing and discovering new partnerships, rural spaces can only become more sustainable and resilient for years to come."
Transatlantic graduates tackle Scotland’s net zero goals (1)
Three American graduates have collectively put more than 10,000 miles between themselves and their hometowns to work at SRUC.
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Research
Our researchers work locally and internationally to better understand and to transform the world around us.
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SAC Consulting
Providing independent, research-driven, industry-leading expertise, advice and solutions for agricultural, food and land-based businesses.
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Veterinary Services
Our leading experts provide support to clients in areas of animal disease, diagnosis and surveillance.