How long do you have to be resident in Scotland to get free tuition?

three years
Students who live in Scotland can get free university tuition if they stay in Scotland to study. To be eligible, they need to have lived in Scotland for the three years before they applied to university. Students from the rest of the UK who study in Scotland need to pay tuition fees.

Can student get ILR in UK?

Those who have spent a continuous period of 10 years in the UK under different visas may be eligible to apply for ILR under the ‘Long residence’ route. Time under visas which do not lead to settlement under the standard 5 year route (such as Student/ Tier 4, Tier 1 Post Study etc.) can be counted towards 10 year ILR.

Do EU students have to pay tuition fees in Scotland?

The Scottish Government has now confirmed free tuition in Scotland for EU students commencing their studies in 2019 and 2020. EU students enrolling in 2019 and 2020 continue to remain eligible for tuition fee support from the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS).

Can I move to Scotland to avoid tuition fees?

Most students who live in Scotland full-time won’t have to pay anything for tuition fees because the Scottish government stumps up the cash for you. Full-time and part-time Scottish students studying at a university in Scotland can get off Scot-free (sorry) thanks to a fee waiver.

Do permanent residents pay international student fees?

This means that Permanent Resident students are charged the same tuition fees as an Australian citizen or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa. Meanwhile, you are required to pay your student contribution up front, by the Census Date of the study term.

Will EU students pay international fees in Scotland?

EU students who start a new course in academic year 2021-22 will pay international student fees.

Do university students in Scotland pay fees?

Generally, all students have to pay fees to study at a university in Scotland (with one exception – more on that below). For undergraduate degrees, the fees are commonly covered by the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). Students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland are called “Rest of UK” / “RUK” students.

What is my fee status if I study in Scotland?

Your fee status can be one of the following: If you are a UK citizen, your home is in Scotland and you are studying in Scotland, you will probably be classed as a home student. Home student tuition fees are shown on each individual course page, with part-time and distance learning fees also available.

How will my tuition fees be affected if I study abroad?

If you are a new student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, and plan to start your studies in 2021-2022 or later, your tuition fees are likely to be in line with the international rate. If you already have the right to live in the UK, you may be eligible for a ‘home’ fee status. You can check the latest information on our EU fee status pages.

What is my ‘tuition fee status’?

Your tuition fee status is determined by your nationality and the country where you normally live. there are different fees for students whose status is ‘Home-Scotland/EU’, those whose status is ‘Home-RUK’ and those whose status is ‘Overseas’. whether you are classified as ‘Home’ or ‘Overseas’ is referred to as your ‘tuition fee status’.

Can I change my fee status after I start studying?

Your fee status is not confirmed until after you apply for admission. Once you start studying, your fee status cannot be updated if your circumstances change. Definitions of some of the terms that you will come across when working out your fee status.