The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is the national awarding and accreditation body in Scotland, and a global leader in developing and providing internationally recognised and respected qualifications and assessment services. SQA’s qualifications are trusted by universities and higher education institutions worldwide.

Brand Scotland has a clear vision for Scotland to be recognised as a leading global citizen and a highly desirable country in which to live, work, study, visit, trade and invest.

The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language.

College Development Network (CDN) supports and promotes the college sector in Scotland. Our mission is to maximise the impact of education for learners across the vocational and college system in Scotland.

Colleges Scotland is the voice of the college sector in Scotland, supporting the delivery of thriving colleges at the heart of a thriving Scotland.

Research Innovation Scotland (RIS) represents a pan-Scotland collaborative initiative specifically addressing and promoting cross-disciplinary research and innovation that can address the challenges we face as a society and globally.

We’re committed to growing the Scottish economy for the benefit of all, helping create more quality jobs and a brighter future for the whole of Scotland.

The Scottish Government’s Higher Education and Science Division has responsibility for the future provision and funding of higher education and university research.

The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), Scotland’s National Academy was established in 1783 for “the advancement of learning and useful knowledge”.

The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) is helping make Scotland the best place in the world to educate, to research and to innovate.

Universities Scotland is the representative body of Scotland’s 19 universities and higher education institutions. We’re proud to represent one the best higher education sectors in the world.