Description

Stirling: Stirling is a beautiful and historic city that once was the ancient seat of the Scottish crown. Dominated by the famous Stirling Castle, the city boasts an attractive blend of modern shopping and leisure facilities and historic architecture. With convenient access to Scotlands railway and bus systems, Glasgow and Edinburgh are within easy travel distance, as are Scotland's major cities and the Scottish Highlands. The beautifully landscaped 310-acre campus is designed around a central loch (lake) and has been described by the Guardian as some of the most beautiful campus scenery in the world. Students enjoy some of Scotland's best sports facilities, an on-campus-shopping precinct and cinema complex.

Academics: The University of Stirling was opened in 1967 on a brand new campus built on the estate of the 18th century Airthrey Castle. Currently approximately 9,000 students are enrolled. The 2006 Times Higher Education Supplement ranked the University of Stirling in the top 10 in UK for the best student experience, whilst the International Student Barometer, 2007, voted Stirling 1st in the UK for a 'good place to be'. The University has some of the finest sports facilities on a single site in the country, including its own golf course and golf academy, a state-of-the-art fitness center and appropriate arenas for all the major indoor and outdoor sports. With 14% of its students coming from overseas and more than 85 nations represented on its campus, the University of Stirling is a truly international institution. It consistently receives high ratings for teaching and research and has over thirty years experience of study abroad.

Highlights

Student Life: Students can pick from a variety of university accommodations, including on campus residence halls or chalets, or rooms in flats on or off campus, all of which are without board. There are approximately 2,300 residential places on campus and the centrally situated facilities encourage a strong community feel. Students have much to occupy their time outside of the classroom. Student life takes many different shapes through student clubs, outstanding sport facilities, on campus stores, bars, cafes, and other social facilities. Modern computer labs with email/internet access are available to students at all times.

Student Services: The University of Stirling provides very comprehensive student services and student support. Students can make use of the free Glasgow and Edinburgh airport pickup service and the onsite orientation program at the start of each semester. A detailed Welcome Pack gives students information about student services. The International and Study Abroad Office provides information about a variety of tours (from half day to week-long) to attractive destinations all over Scotland, such as St. Andrews, Loch Lomond and the Isle of Skye. These are organized by an on-campus travel agency and additional charges will apply. Advisors counsel students who have academic questions. Many excellent services and amenities are available on campus including a four-floor library, 24/7 computer labs, laundry facilities, 50 meter swimming pool, state of the art fitness center, six indoor tennis courts, outdoor sports facilities, an arts center, shops, a post office, a movie theater, a travel agent and 70+ clubs and societies.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

Semester costs include: tuition and fees, pre-departure and on-location orientation, sickness and accident insurance.

Summer costs include: tuition and fees, housing, airport pick-up, pre-departure and on-location orientation, sickness and accident insurance.

Experience Required

yes

Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale; Minimum of 15 college credits; Minimum age of 18

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

Year Founded

1967