“Edinburgh, as the Scottish capital, is
renowned not only as a centre of
Belfast
commerce, but also for its
Edinburgh
rich history and culture.
The city is home to countless
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London
historical attractions, libraries and theatres.”
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BA (Hons) Business Management
and denominations to use for prayer and
quiet contemplation.
Employment while you study Medical services
If you require a UK Tier 4 Student Visa to
study with us, you will normally be
allowed to work for up to 20 hours a
week during term time and full-time
during holiday periods. We advise you to
refer to any restrictions stated in your
passport or visa documentation and
check that the employment meets your
visa criteria. 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/healthcare-
immigration-application. The surcharge
status of EEA nationals going forward in
the event of the UK leaving the EU has
yet to be clarified.
QMU’s Careers and Employability Service
is open to all students and provides help
and advice about employment
opportunities in Edinburgh. This includes
assistance in obtaining a UK National
Insurance number which you will need in
order to work and pay tax in the UK. For
more information on the Careers and
Employability Service, see pages 20-23
or visit our website at www.qmu.ac.uk/
campus-life/careers-and-employability/
Scholarships
A number of scholarships are available to
self-funding international students for
undergraduate study. Scholarships are
valued at £3,000 and are discounted
from your course fees. Information about
how to apply for one of these
scholarships is available on page 164 or
on our website at www.qmu.ac.uk/
study-here/fees-and-funding/
scholarships-for-new-students/
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 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.
Contemplation Room
We have a room on campus which is
open to all students and staff of all faiths
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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
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.