‘ Edinburgh is a hub of all the best things to do , see and enjoy , in a city with some of the world ’ s best universities — so it was an easy choice for me .’
Mario Previsic MSc Strategic Communication and Public Relations ( from Switzerland )
Scholarships
A number of scholarships are available to self-funding international students for postgraduate study . Scholarships are valued between £ 3,000 and £ 8,000 and are discounted from your course fees . Information about how to apply for one of these scholarships is available on our website at : www . qmu . ac . uk / study-here / fees-and-funding / scholarships-for-newstudents /
Medical services
Medical and hospital treatments are currently available under the National Health Service ( NHS ) to international students in Scotland . Currently , non-European Economic Area ( EEA ) nationals who apply to come to the UK to study for more than six months may be required to pay an immigration health surcharge . Further information about the immigration health surcharge can be found at : www . gov . uk / healthcareimmigration-application .
At the time of publication , the surcharge status of EEA nationals going forward as a result of the UK leaving the EU has yet to be clarified .
Student services
The University offers a range of services and support to students on issues related to careers , disability , health and funding , to assist you when you are studying . See pages 22-23 or visit our website at www . qmu . ac . uk / study-here / student-services / for further information on the full range of services available .
Contemplation Room
We have a room on campus that is open to all students and staff of all faiths and denominations to use for prayer and quiet contemplation .
Living in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is an established international centre with a reputation for academic excellence that attracts students from all over the world to its institutions . Rich in culture , history and architectural splendour , Edinburgh is an ideal location in which to spend your student years . With a multicultural population , the city has numerous specialist food shops and places of worship for many religions .
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Edinburgh is well connected by air , road and rail to other major cities within the UK including Aberdeen , Glasgow , London , Manchester and Birmingham . Internationally , major European airport hubs in Amsterdam , Paris and Frankfurt are just over an hour away by air . Direct flights also link Edinburgh to the USA , Norway , Qatar , Turkey , UAE and many other destinations . More links are being added regularly , reflecting the economic success and cultural diversity of Edinburgh and Scotland . Here , you will undoubtedly find a quality of life that provides a thriving and safe environment in which to study for your chosen degree . For more information on Edinburgh , see pages 30-31 .