International student support & visas

The UK is introducing a points-based immigration system from 2021. More detailed information is expected to be released over the coming months.

Information is now available on immigration provisions made by the Home Office for individuals in the UK who are unable to return to China due to travel restrictions because of the situation with coronavirus.

UK Government press releases have announced a new immigration route called "Global Talent" - this comes into force on 20 February 2020 and will replace the existing Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa route.

UKCISA has published an update on what we know so far about the new Graduate Visa Route which is expected to be launched in 2021. Full details can be found on the UKCISA website.

Gaelic is a national language in Scotland which can be traced back as early as 500AD. Today, Gaelic is very much enjoying a resurgence with the language being developed in all levels of Scottish education and numerous initiatives underway to promote Gaelic in the arts, sport, public policy, tourism and the media.

Have you ever wanted to discover the great outdoors of Scotland but not sure how to get started? We have invited skilled walker, Robert Marshall, to come to the University's Garscube Campus to chat about his experiences of walking the famous The West Highland Way – 50 times!