Study abroad in Scotland with IFSA
Stirling
, Scotland

University of Stirling Partnership

Program Overview

Soak up Scotland’s natural beauty on Stirling’s self-contained, lakeside campus, complete with an 18th-century castle, views of the Highland foothills, and its own golf course. It’s a beautiful place to take advantage of a wide range of liberal arts offerings, a vibrant arts center, outstanding athletic facilities, and a recently renovated library.

Details at a Glance

Application deadline

Fall: April 1
Academic Year: April 1
Spring: Oct. 1

Minimum GPA

2.80

Credit load

15

Housing

Apartment/Flat, Residence Hall/Dormitory

Instruction language

Prerequisites

None

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Academics

Looking for specific classes? Explore CHART, our exclusive class database — if the University of Stirling's Program is pre-approved at your institution, you’ll find classes recently taken by other IFSA students.

Search for courses on the University of Stirling's online course catalog.

Credit Conversions

A full course load at Stirling is 60 credits for the semester (equivalent to 15 U.S. semester credit hours).

1 SCQF credit = .25 U.S. semester credit hours

Lab & Field Trip Fees

Please review syllabi and course materials when registering for direct-enroll classes. Certain classes may have a one-off lab or field trip fee disclosed in the syllabus or during the first meeting of the class. These fees are not included in your IFSA program fee. You will be responsible for these fees, whether they are billed and paid by IFSA or billed to you.

In Film & Media Studies, most study abroad students can take only theory courses (SCQF levels 8 and 9 in Film & Media Studies). There are very limited spaces in the production classes, and students must have a substantial background to qualify to take these courses.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility

  • You must be at least 18 years of age. Students under 18 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
  • You must be currently attending or recently graduated from a U.S. or Canadian community college, technical college, two-year college, four-year college, or four-year university.
  • You must have completed at least one (1) semester of study at your home institution before the beginning of the semester program or one (1) year of study at your home institution before the beginning of the year program.

Recommendation Letter
Your application to this program will require one (1) academic letter of recommendation.

Visa Requirement

  • A visa is not required for U.S. or Canadian citizens for the semester program.
  • A visa may be required if you are a citizen of another country.
  • A visa is required if you are participating in the year program.

TRANSCRIPT
Upon completion of your program, IFSA will send an official Butler University transcript to your home university with your coursework converted to the U.S. semester credit hour system. You will also have access to an unofficial transcript in your IFSA Student Portal. The transcript reflects courses taken, credits attempted, and grades earned during your term abroad. This service is included in your study abroad program at no additional cost. See our Transcripts page for more information.

Excursions

Activities and excursions are designed to pull you into the communities you visit and encourage cultural connections of every kind. There’s no extra fee to participate in these optional outings—everything is included in your program fee.

Below are examples from previous terms; outings may be different for your program. We’ll make every effort to run them all, but sometimes things we can’t control, such as local regulations and health protocols, get in the way. As result, we cannot guarantee activities and excursions.

Activities

  • City Walking Tour: During IFSA Orientation, learn about the city on foot and attend a walking tour of the social, cultural, and historical sites of Stirling.
  • Scottish Parliament Tour: See behind the scenes on a guided tour through the chambers of the Scottish Parliament, how the Scottish Government makes new laws on devolved matters, and how it debates the issues of the day.
  • Glasgow Mural and Street Art Walking-Tour: Glasgow has created a Mural Trail featuring the diverse range of art within easy walking distance of the city center. Follow the trail of a huge range of artwork on display which has something to suit all tastes, from conservative to radical, quirky to bizarre. Enjoy discovering the hidden public art, with assistance from digital resources, with this self-paced walking tour.
  • Ceilidh Dancing to Scottish Folk Music: A Ceilidh is a fun-filled night of wild dancing, good music, and Scottish culture! A live Scottish folk band plays through traditional music as one of the band members calls out the dance steps to the group, teaching how the dance goes. As the music takes off, the fun begins.

Excursion

  • Highlands Trip: On your first day of the Highland’s excursion, delve into the past and discover how Scottish Highland ancestors lived, how they built their homes, how they tilled the soil, and how they dressed. Then visit the Culloden Battlefield, location of the final Jacobite Rising. It was the last and most harrowing battle to be fought on British soil and its impact ripples into present day Scotland. On day two, sail across the waters of the legendary Loch Ness to learn about the history of the renowned loch and what makes it so famous. Perhaps have a look for the Loch Ness Montser yourself! Immersed yourself in the verdant and impressive rolling hills and mountains of the highlands with spectacular views of the Three Sisters Mountains in Glencoe. Also experience the poignant history of Stirling at the Wallace Monument and learn about the history of the battles fought at this strategically located city.

Housing and Meals

Housing

Apartment/Flat, Residence Hall/Dormitory

Meals

Most Included, Self-Catering

Details

Even though all accommodation includes kitchen facilities, an independent company that works with the university offers several meal plan options for those wishing to budget their money more closely or not cook for themselves. You can register for a meal plan once you arrive on campus. For those who do not wish to purchase a meal plan, the town of Stirling has a wide variety of restaurants and the student center houses several small, affordable restaurants and cafes.

Dates and Fees

Term

Term begins

Term ends

Program costs

Application deadline

Spring 2024

January 20, 2024

May 11, 2024

$19,675

Oct. 1

Fall 2024

Early Sept. 2024

Mid-Dec. 2024

$18,675 (estimated)

April 1

Academic Year 2024-2025

Early Sept. 2024

Mid-May 2025

Contact IFSA

April 1

Term

Spring 2024

Term begins

January 20, 2024

Term ends

May 11, 2024

Program costs

$19,675

Application deadline

Oct. 1

Term

Fall 2024

Term begins

Early Sept. 2024

Term ends

Mid-Dec. 2024

Program costs

$18,675 (estimated)

Application deadline

April 1

Term

Academic Year 2024-2025

Term begins

Early Sept. 2024

Term ends

Mid-May 2025

Program costs

Contact IFSA

Application deadline

April 1

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Jasmine Di Diego

Jasmine Di Diego

Admissions Counselor

Jasmine Di Diego

Jasmine Di Diego

Prearrival Counselor

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