Description

Interstudy provides a wide range of semester and yearlong study abroad opportunities throughout Britain. Our partnerships in the British Isles date to our founding in 1980 and place Interstudy among the most experienced providers of facilitated direct enrollment study abroad programs in the UK and Ireland. Students can enroll in a broad range of courses and actively participate in university life while enjoying Interstudy organized excursions and staying connected to in country staff.

St. Andrews, with buildings and city walls dating back to Medieval times, is situated on a sheltered bay commanding splendid views of the Angus coast and hills. On average, one in three people in St Andrews has something to do with the University. Because of this, local and university events blend to offer a rich cultural and social life for all. As a St. Andrews student, you'll enjoy a variety of musical options at clubs and other venues in the area, and you may play golf on all St Andrews courses for a reduced fee. In short, you'll start to feel very quickly that you belong in this beautiful and historic town. While remote from the bustle of industrial Scotland, St. Andrews is easily accessible from Dundee via bus and a mere 45 miles north of Edinburgh where you can connect to the rest of the UK, Ireland, and Europe. St. Andrews is an ideal location if you are seeking to become quickly and easily part of a community.

Highlights

Regarded as one of the most prestigious universities in the UK, the University of St Andrews is Scotland's first university and the third oldest in the English-speaking world. It has an international reputation for teaching and research in the humanities and its focus on the sciences is equally strong. Well known for its range of courses from Computer Science to Psychology, the University provides an invigorating intellectual climate in which students benefit from diverse forms of teaching and small group interaction.

As a visiting student, you may take classes within three of the University's Faculties: Arts, Divinity, or Science. You are encouraged to select classes from subjects in which you are majoring and should note that it may not be possible to take classes in more than one Faculty due to scheduling. Course offerings fall within the typical liberal arts curriculum and range from those of the Classics Department, where the first courses were taught in 1413, to coursework within Scotland's flagship Sustainable Development Undergraduate Programme.

St Andrews consistently ranks among the top 3 universities in the UK for student satisfaction. With approximately 100 societies affiliated with the Students' Association, not to mention the various sports clubs, you'll have a real chance to integrate and feel a sense of belonging. St Andrews students are active in politics and in volunteering locally, and a modern sports center ensures that you will have ample opportunity to stay fit during your stay. You'll live in self-catered university flats or student houses with 6-8 bedrooms and share a fully equipped kitchen and bathroom.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Varies by university. Please contact Interstudy.

Program Fees Include:

* Before Departure:
- 30 Minute Individual Advising Session
- Group Flight Option
- Student Union Membership and ISIC Card
- Student Handbook
- Arrival Booklet

* On Site:
- Host Institution Tuition and General Fees
- Housing
- Comprehensive International Medical Insurance
- Airport Pickup
- On-Site Arrival and Orientation Program
- Local Staff
- Excursion Program
- 24-Hour Emergency Support
- Cell Phone
- Assistance with Host University Registration
- Access to Health Services and Counseling at Host Institution

* Upon Return:
- End of Program Transcript
- Alumni Program

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Each semester, Interstudy awards two types of scholarships in a competitive process based on financial need and academic merit. Interstudy scholarships range from USD 500-1,000 and STA Travel scholarships are valued at USD 250 and require that you book your travel through STA Travel, in Cambridge, MA. All prospective students are eligible to apply for either or both scholarships. Applications are due by May 1st for the fall semester and by October 1st for the spring semester. An application form may be downloaded from the Interstudy website.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Interstudy's Mission Statement

The goal of our small staff in the US, UK, Ireland, and South Africa is to work as one office, across time zones, continents, and cultures, to provide our students and US partner institutions with seamless support, from inquiry to re-entry. With extensive use of technology, we at Interstudy are there to help our students, partner institutions, and colleagues with any question, large or small.

Year Founded

1980