We believe that Scotland is the best place in the
world to invest in, thanks to the unbeatable blend of academic excellence, innovative
research, skilled workforce and commitment to success in international markets.
Scottish Development International | | Europe’s
most highly educated nation?Scotland has always taken the education of
its young people very seriously. With four universities and 13 colleges,
Greater Glasgow is the UK’s third largest centre of education and attracts
6000 overseas students each year. More than 11,000 graduates per year emerge
from the four universities and some 40 per cent of Glasgow’s workforce have
qualifications at NVQ3 and above, putting the city high up the European league
for educational qualifications. As a nation, Scotland produces a higher proportion
of graduates than any other European country. Glasgow’s educational
institutions place a very high priority on business studies, science and technology.
The city contains four university business schools and there are some 30,000 students
in business studies. |  | |