International students have long been attracted to Scottish further education - with the University of Glasgow alone having a population of around 14,000 from over 140 different countries.
And new research has found that the top three universities in the UK for overseas students are in Scotland.
The report by Cargo Force sought to answere the question of where in the UK do international students have the best overall experience and prospects.
To find out, looking at all UK universities, they analysed a wide range of factors including the number of international students enrolled, the proportion of graduates securing full-time employment, overall employment success rates, average one-bedroom rental prices, and more.
By combining these metrics into a comprehensive index ranking, they were able to uncover the top UK universities for international students.
Here are the results - the 10 best universities in the UK for international students.
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1. University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh, tops the index with an impressive score of 8.76 out of 10. With international students making up 41.6 per cent of its population, Edinburgh isn’t just globally recognised, it’s globally built. Better still, 80.9 per cent of its graduates move straight into full-time employment, giving overseas students a strong return on their investment. While the average one-bed rent sits at £1,022, the city’s crime rate (48.94 per 1,000 residents) is among the lowest in the entire study (with Aberdeen being the lowest overall). Edinburgh University offers a rare balance of prestige, safety and real-world opportunity in one of the UK’s most iconic student cities. | Canva/Getty Images
2. University of St Andrews
Hot on its heels and placing second is the oldest Scottish university, the University of St Andrews, (8.50/10). Situated in Fife in Scotland, half of its student body (46.1 per cent) comes from overseas, making it one of the most internationally diverse campuses in the UK, combining global appeal with serious affordability. The average one-bed rent is around £540 - almost half the price of Edinburgh and a fraction of London rates - making it one of the best-value elite options in the country. With a graduate employment success rate of 72.1 per cent, St Andrews proves that small-town charm can still deliver. | Canva/Getty Images
3. University of Glasgow
Rounding out the top three is the University of Glasgow, with a score of 8.44 out of 10. Glasgow blends scale with success, with over a third of its students (35.9 per cent) being international, and an impressive 80.2 per cent of graduates securing full-time employment. Average rent comes in at £835, still significantly cheaper than Edinburgh but more than Fife, offering students a vibrant, culturally rich city without the capital city price tag. | Canva/Getty Images
4. Queen's University Belfast
Queen's University Belfast scores a total of 8.21. International students make up 21.85 per cent of its population, with a teaching score of 34.7, a 83.69 per cent graduate employment rate, the average rental price of a one-bed flat coming in at £825 and a crime rate of 89.02 per 1,000 residents. | Canva/Getty Images