The trend is being linked to the strong international reputation of Scottish higher education and absence of fees.

BBC: Increase in number of EU students at Scots universities

The Scottish Higher Education Funding Council (SHEFC) provides financial support for teaching, research and associated activities in Scottish higher education institutions.

BBC: sites

It thanked the actions of the previous and current administrations in Scotland in for ensuring full-time Scottish higher education students studying in Scotland did not pay tuition fees or top-up fees.

BBC: Decision time