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Overview

Overview

We warmly welcome international and exchange students

We have a significant number of non-EU staff and students from over 20 countries at the Institute.

We are happy to accept exchange students from a university outside the UK - for example on an Erasmus programme. If you are interested to explore this option, please go to the 'exchange' tab.

If you are an international student from outside the European Union wishing to study a course at SAMS (short courses, undergraduate or postgraduate), please go to the 'international' tab.

For citizens from EU countries the application process for studying at SAMS are very similar to a UK student application. Therefore please go to the relevant course pages and follow links from there.

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Follow this link to a general article about studying marine related courses in Scotland.

International

International

Language

All our courses are taught in English. We therefore only accept students with sufficient command of the English language to be able to successfully complete their studies. No language courses are delivered in the Oban area. For information about English language entry requirements, please click here...

Visa requirements

Non-EU students may require a visa to enter the UK for study purposes. The requirements vary for different countries and we recommend you contact the British Embassy in your country to enquire about agreements between your country and the UK. There are numerous requirements regarding course attendance which will be discussed with you in detail during the application process. Information can be found on the Home Office website or by contacting Anna Kociolek, the international student officer at the University of the Highlands and Islands.

Tuition fees

For information about tuition fees, please click here...

Cost of living

Living expenses vary between countries as well as between different individuals. Click here to access a list of expenses you have to consider paying, and estimates for what students may need.

Accreditation

At the end of your studies you will be issued with a transcript of your results automatically and free of charge.  These transcripts are European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) compliant. All students will receive a Diploma Supplement automatically and free of charge upon graduation. All documentation will be in English.

Application

Full-time foreign students wishing to study for their entire degree with us should apply through the UCAS system just like home students. For specific entry requirements please click here.

Further information

There are a number of highly informative websites for international students available online:

UHI International website

UK Border Agency

Exchange

Exchange

SAMS is an Erasmus-chartered institute and can thus easily accept students on Erasmus exchange programmes. Please contact our Erasmus coordinator, Shona Magill. Other exchange student applications will be considered. For further information please contact Mrs Polly Crooks.

Language

All our courses are taught in English. We therefore only accept students with sufficient command of the English language to be able to successfully complete their studies. No language courses are delivered in the Oban area. For information about English language entry requirements, please click here...

Visa requirements

Non-EU students may require a visa to enter the UK for study purposes. The requirements vary for different countries and we recommend you contact the British Embassy in your country to enquire about agreements between your country and the UK. There are numerous requirements regarding course attendance which will be discussed with you in detail during the application process. Information can be found on the Home Office website or by contacting Anna Kociolek, the international officer at the University of the Highlands and Islands.

Tuition fees

For information about tuition fees, please click here...

Information on living expenses

Living expenses vary between countries as well as between different individuals. Click here to access a list of expenses you have to consider paying, and estimates for what fairly frugal, single students may need.

Accreditation

At the end of your studies you will be issued with a transcript of your results automatically and free of charge.  These transcripts are European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) compliant. All students will receive a Diploma Supplement automatically and free of charge upon graduation. All documentation will be in English.

Further information

There are a number of highly informative websites for international students available online: 
 
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