International and collaborative
Connected Scotland is a partnership of organisations that helps Scotland’s universities and colleges build their international reputation and become trusted global partners in education and research.
Higher education is a global endeavour, with institutions operating in an increasingly competitive international environment. Scotland already performs strongly on the world stage, with more world‑class higher education institutions per head of population than any other country. The sector’s international export income is generated through:
International student recruitment
Delivery of transnational education (TNE), both at Scottish campuses overseas and through in‑country partner organisations
Research and commercialisation partnerships with business and industry, universities, and other research organisations
Connected Scotland builds on existing collaboration across the sector to identify new opportunities that deliver greater impact at scale. By aligning activity and enabling a coordinated Team Scotland approach, it develops collaborative ventures that add value beyond what institutions can achieve individually.
Connected Scotland supports Scotland’s universities and colleges to respond to emerging global opportunities and challenges, strengthen internationally connected research, attract investment, and draw diverse and talented people to study and work in Scotland.
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