International students - useful websites
Directgov
Information on public services, including Work Permits.
EducationUK
British Council website to help international students interested in studying for a UK course or qualification.
EURES - European job mobility portal
Jobs and learning opportunities in Europe.
Eurodesk
Europe-wide information service for young people on European opportunities.
Europass
Information and guidance for people seeking work placements abroad. Also support for tutors and employers.
Gangmasters Licensing Authority
Guide to Polish Qualifications
Information on how Polish qualifications compare to Scottish ones.
PLOTEUS
Information on training and higher education courses throughout Europe. Learning Opportunities section contains almost 4,000 links to national or regional databases and to education or training institutions' websites in 30 European countries.
Relocation Advisory Service (SE Fresh Talent Initiative)
RAS offers advice on issues such as visas, work permits, employment and education etc. to people wishing to live and work in Scotland.
Scottish International Scholarship Programme
Scottish Government Scholarships for students from China, India, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand or Singapore who would like to study for a Masters in Scotland.
Talent Scotland
Information on living and working in Scotland.
UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs)
Advice for international students studying or planning to study in the UK. Also for UK students contemplating studying abroad.
UK NARIC
The National Agency for the Department for Education and Skills (DfES). The only official information provider on the comparability of international qualifications from over 180 countries worldwide.
