Postgraduate Study
Support Services
International Student Advice
A warm welcome from Anne Pitcairn, International Student Adviser
Anne advises and helps International Students and their family in Scotland with them, on personal, welfare and practical matters. The International Student Adviser is authorised by the University to provide Immigration advice and assistance under the terms of the Immigration Services Commissioner’s exemption scheme.
Some of the issues students have brought to the International Student Adviser have included:
- Childcare and schools
- Council Tax
- English language Classes for Spouses
- Working in the UK - during study and after study
- Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme
- Wellbeing
- Support for Family
- Support Groups
Immigration issues including: extending stay in the UK, family or relatives visiting Scotland, visiting other countries, enquiries from prospective students
- Healthcare and NHS entitlement
- Driving in the UK
- Local Information
- Registering with the Police
You can make an appointment to speak to Anne by calling into the Student Recruitment & Admissions Service, Pathfoot C3, 01786 46 6681 or by e-mailing international@stir.ac.uk
Authorised to provide immigration advice and services by an order made under section 84(4)(d) of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999[The Immigration and Asylum Act 1999(Part V exemption :Educational Institutions and Health Sector Bodies) Order 2001(Statutory Instrument 2001 No.1403)]
