How do I go to Scotland?
Generally, there are two ways to go to Scotland. First, you can take a flight to Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Aberdeen. Second, you can get a flight to London and take a local flight, coach, or train to the city. You are welcome to chat with McDucation staff who have various experiences of travelling to Scotland. Find more about “Transportation in Scotland”.
How much is the cost of living in Scotland?
The living expenses are much different from city to city and from area to area. Visit us at our office and have a chat about this or Find out about the “living expenses in Scotland”.
May I discuss about the course I am going to apply in more details?
Many universities require or emphasise differently. For example, a course in one university may aim at academic knowledge, while that of others try to develop students' practical skills. Discussing with alumni from your prospective university or with McDucation staff, who can figure this out directly from the University officer, would be very fruitful. Find out about “courses available at Scottish education institutes”.
What should you bring to Scotland?
There are a lot of Thai and Chinese restaurants in Scotland especially in Edinburgh and Glasgow, making Asian food e.g. rice, curry paste, coconut milk, Thai herbs, easily available in Scotland's cities. The price is not cheap though. For example, the 10-kg Thai rice will cost you around 8-15 pounds. Instant noodles e.g. Mama is 25-30 pence (20 Baht)
Toiletry, kitchenware and housewares are not very expensive compared to those in Thailand. The price of imported products such as those brand-name one are almost the same as those sold in Thailand while products produced in UK are not very expensive.
Where to live? (Accommodation)
Generally, students live in: 1) university/ College accommodation; 2) homestay; 3) Private-rent accommodation; You can discuss with us in more details about the environment in different types of accommodations. Find out more about how these three types of accommodation are like.
Working full-time/ part-time
Many students would like to work part-time while studying in Scotland. Even more may aim to work here after graduation. You can talk with alumni who used to work, both part-time and full-time, in Scotland, about their real work experience, the trick to find a job, etc at McDucation. Find out more in “Finding a job in Scotland”
Visa application (Students visa and Fresh Talent Visa)
McDucation guides students through visa application (Student Visa, Holiday Visa, and Fresh Talent Scheme Working in Scotland Visa) including …
- Application form preparation
- Preparing Bank Statement and sponsorship letter
- Process of UK visa application/ extension
- Other documentary preparation
Discuss about the Fresh Talent Visa criteria with McDucation staff who applied for this visa by ourselves.