What Scotland and Wales Have to Offer for International Students

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2. Contents 01 Understanding Scotland From Hogwarts to Highlands – what Scotland has in store. 02 Top Scottish Universities University of Strathclyde, University of Dundee, University of Aberdeen, University of Stirling and more 03 Discover Wales Snowdonia to Swansea : Unmatched Student Life 04 Top Universities in Wales Swansea University, Bangor University, Cardiff Metropolitan University and University of South Wales © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2021 2

3. Scotland: From Hogwarts to Highlands © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2021 3

4. Scotland is located in the northernmost part of the UK, and the country offers an extravagant combination of natural beauty and buzzing city life. Considering the welcoming nature of the society, Scotland can be considered as the ideal location to pursue your studies and to create everlasting memories. Edinburgh, the capital city, hosts one of the largest arts festivals in the world - the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Harry Potter fans would fit right in the city's cafes, where JK Rowling did most of her writing. The European Commission named Glasgow as the cultural capital in 2019 and the city houses the country’s largest student population. Scottish universities maintain high education standards, thereby creating an array of world- renowned artists, scientists and critical thinkers. © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2021 4

5. Student Life in Scotland The Location Midwest Europe and occupying the northern third of Great Britain Cities Seven vibrant cities with unique characteristics; from indie cafes to hand book shops. Getting Around 95% of the population live in areas where they can access public transport within 5 minutes of walk. The Culture Stunning castles and museums with over 460 galleries and museums alongside multinational companies! © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2021 5

6. Some Facts About Scotland • The tallest waterfall in Britain - Eas a’ Chual Aluinn is located in Scotland. • The oldest tree in Europe, a twisted yew, has been there for more than 3000 years. • Edinburgh (the capital) was the first city in the world to have its own fire brigade. • Charles Macintosh, a Scottish man born in Glasgow raincoat. invented the • Scotland has around 790 islands and the official animal is unicorn! © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2021 6

7. Top Scottish Universities © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2021 7

8. Top Choices for International Students University of Strathclyde Located in Glasgow, one of the largest cities in the UK. Strathclyde is a leading technological university with a heritage of more than 200 years. It became the first Scottish university to be named as Times Higher Education University of the Year (2019). • 23rdin Times University Guide 2021 (shared) • 15thin the Guardian University Guide 2021 • 17% international students University of Dundee Notable for courses in law, medicine, dentistry and related life sciences. In fact, University of Dundee School of Medicine is rated top 5 in the UK. Dundee is 4thin the UK as per Guardian University Guide 2020. • 23rdin Times University Guide 2021 (shared) • 19thin the Guardian University Guide 2021 • 12.9% international students © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2021 8

9. Top Choices for International Students University of Aberdeen Founded in 1495, Aberdeen is the fifth oldest university in the UK. Alumni include five Nobel prize winners and the current student community has a strength of more than 12,000 students. High standard sports facilities, including 150 sports clubs and societies are available to students. • 27thin Times University Guide 2021 (shared) • 20thin the Guardian University Guide 2021 • 26.3% international students University of Stirling Home to 14,000 students from over 120 countries, Stirling offers great flexibility when it comes to courses. 95% graduate reported as per Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020, HESA. • 38thin Times University Guide 2021 (shared) • 28thin the Guardian University Guide 2021 • 11.2% international students employment rate is © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2021 9

10. Discover Wales: From Snowdonia to Swansea © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2021 10

11. Wales is located across the sea from Northern Ireland and to the west of England. Welsh graduate employment rate of 92 per cent, thanks education standards country. universities report a to the high the of Around 25,000 students choose Wales for their higher education and more than 56,000 bachelor’s and master’s courses are there for you to choose from. Exquisite Valleys To Serene Coastline © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2021 11

12. Did You Know? Wales houses more than 640 castles, higher than any other European country, including the Pembroke Castle, which dates back to the medieval era. The country's passion for sports follows from the national game - Rugby Union and no matter whichever part of Wales you visit, you will find devoted Rugby fans. The Welsh government has a legal duty to promote sustainable development and is the only country in the world to have this feature. © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2021 12

13. Top Universities In Wales © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2021 13

14. Top Welsh Universities 02 Popular courses: Engineering, Geography, History 14.2% international students 36th in the Times University Guide 2021 24th in the Guardian University Guide 2021 • • • • Popular for Sports Science, Accounting, Engineering courses • 13% international students 62nd in the Times University Guide 2021 Rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework • • 01 • © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2021 14

15. Top Welsh Universities 04 79th in the Times University Guide 2021 16.5% international students Well known for Arts, Sport, Business courses 94% graduate employment rate • • • • Popular for Business, Engineering, MBA courses • 66th in the Guardian University Guide 2021 Ranked 15th overall in the UK for world leading research in sports sciences • • 03 © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2021 15

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