“Edinburgh, as the Scottish capital, is renowned
not only as a centre of commerce, but also for its
rich history and culture. The city is home to countless
historical attractions, libraries and theatres.”
Ming Ming Chau
BA (Hons) Business Management
£3,000 - £5,000 and are discounted from
your course fees. Information about how
to apply for one of these scholarships is
available on page 172 or on our website
at www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/
fees-and-funding/scholarships-for-new-
students/
pages 20-23 or visit our website at www.
qmu.ac.uk/study-here/student-services/
for further information on the full range of
services available
Medical services
Medical and hospital treatments are
currently available under the National
Health Service (NHS) to international
students in Scotland. 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/
healthcare-immigration-application
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 while you are studying. See
Contemplation Room
We have a room on campus which 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, the city was recently named
the third safest city in the world and is an
ideal location in which to spend your
student years. With a multicultural
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population, the city has numerous
specialist food shops and places of
worship for many religions. Edinburgh is
well connected by air, road and rail to
other major cities within the UK including
Aberdeen, Glasgow, London, Manchester
and Birmingham. Internationally,
Amsterdam, Paris and Frankfurt are just
over an hour away by air, with direct
flights also to the USA, Norway, Qatar,
Turkey, UAE and elsewhere also possible
from Edinburgh International Airport.
More links are being added every few
months, 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
34-39.