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Program Overview

Bring your love of sport to one of Scotland's youngest universities!

Known for its progressive outlook, Stirling has a wide range of liberal arts offerings, a vibrant arts center, and a recently renovated library. Small class sizes make getting to know peers and professors easy.

As a national training center for Scottish swimming, football, and rugby, the university has a strong sports and fitness culture and great facilities. If you work up an appetite, no worries. You’ll eat well on campus, with 10 cafes and coffee shops, offering smoothies, paninis, flatbreads, noodle dishes—and a famous Sunday roast.

Stirling’s self-contained, lakeside campus, complete with an 18th-century castle, views of the Highland foothills, and its own golf course reflects Scotland’s natural beauty. Need more of the great outdoors? Stirling is the gateway to the Highlands, putting mountains, white sand beaches, and 30,000 lochs (lakes) in reach.

Your program includes insider experiences and an IFSA excursion to the Highlands, all with no extra fee.

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Program Highlights

Join the City Walking Tour during IFSA Orientation to explore Stirling’s social, cultural, and historical landmarks on foot.
Take a guided Scottish Parliament Tour to go behind the scenes, learn how laws are made, and explore the chambers where key issues are debated.
Experience Glasgow’s vibrant urban art scene on a Mural and Street Art Walking Tour through the city’s celebrated Mural Trail.
Take part in Ceilidh Dancing to Scottish Folk Music for a lively night of traditional music, energetic dancing, and rich Scottish culture.
Explore the Highlands on day one of your excursion and discover how Scottish ancestors lived, built their homes, and worked the land.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Wifi Costs
Medical / Accident Insurance
Travel Insurance
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Academic Advising
Transcript Fees
Academic Credit
Emergency Support

Program Details

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Locations

  • Stirling, Scotland

Fields & Subjects

  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Art History
  • Chemistry
  • Communications
  • Computer Science & IT
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Health Sciences
  • History
  • Humanities
  • Information Systems
  • International Relations
  • Liberal Arts
  • Languages & Linguistics
  • Mathematics
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physics
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Technology
  • Literature
  • Design
  • Culture
  • Classical Studies
  • Filmmaking
  • Arts
  • Law
  • Computer Programming
  • Foreign Language
  • Science
  • Engineering
  • Business

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029
  • Terms Available
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18-30

Starts At

  • 14 weeks: $20,595

Refund Policy

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Program Reviews

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Program Administration
5.0
Health & Safety
5.0
Living Situation
4.5
Cultural Immersion
4.5
Community
4.5
Academics
4.0

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Sarah MacDonaldUnited States · December 2017

Stirling: quaint town with a lot to offer

I had a really wonderful experience with IFSA-Butler and at University of Stirling! If you're looking for a more quiet town that's still close to the city Stirling is the perfect location. I also really appreciated the on site staff provided by IFSA-Butler! They organized several events throughout the semester and checked in on us to make sure everything was going well. The on site staff really made the transition easier.

missingscotlandDecember 2015

Beautiful country, wonderful people

My experience at the University of Stirling's International Summer School was fantastic. The support I received from the IFSA-Butler team in Scotland was second to none. I had some trouble with my arrival flights but they worked with me and helped me make sure I got where I needed to go. They were always available to answer any questions I might have or help me in anyway they could while I was abroad. The ISS program at Stirling is amazing on its own but with IFSA-Butler it was even better. Scotland is such a natural beauty, it is hard to not be impacted by it. There are lots of outdoor activities along with cultural activities, such as ceilidh dancing or trying fish and chips for the first time. If I could go back in time I would go through the program again and again. I found it difficult to leave. The kind and knowledgeable staff really made a difference for me. My experience was undoubtedly enhanced by choosing IFSA-Butler. Seriously, they are so sweet and enthusiastic about Scotland and study abroad, it is hard not to enjoy your time there.

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