Study Abroad: Reports Stated that International Students Boosted Scottish Economy by Billions

Over 1/3rd of students who are studying for their undergraduate degree in Scotland are from overseas, reports stated. As a result, international students are helping to boost the overall economy of Scotland.

Intake of international students in the current academic year has boosted the Scottish economy by more than GBP 4.75 billion, where international students who are studying in Edinburgh, Glasglow, Dundee, and Aberdeen bringing the most value

The current growth of international students in the present academic year is 34% more than the 2021-2022 academic year. It’s also over 29,000 than the 2018-2019 academic year.

Apart from London, the report also stated that international students who are studying in Scotland are some of the most effective financial contributors in terms of economic growth.

In Glasglow alone, reports stated that financial advantages provided to international students in the 2021-2022 academic year have brought over GBP 292 million.