Scotland Program Comparison

Discover which Scotland program is right for you!

With USAC, you get to choose between two different programs in Scotland: University of St Andrews and University of Stirling. Each is unique in its own way, so no matter what type of journey you’re looking for, one of them is sure to fit your needs.

See a summary of each university, a comparison of the credit-earning options, and university details below.

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Spring term Summer term Fall term Yearlong term

University of St Andrews

Located in the birthplace of golf, the University of St Andrews is the oldest institution in Scotland and the highest ranked university in the U.K. for academic excellence.

Choose this program for the chance to take part in historic university traditions while also benefitting from highly ranked academics. The campus is well-integrated with the city, giving students the chance to study and live among medieval architecture and coastal landscapes.

Sample course options

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University of Stirling

Recognized for its highly ranked campus facilities, the University of Stirling offers academic excellence in a beautiful setting.

Choose this program for its picturesque 330-acre parkland campus, ideally situated near a student-friendly city known as the Gateway to the Highlands. At Stirling, students can enjoy both highly ranked academics and easy access to mountains, lochs, beaches, islands, castles, and more.

Semester/Yearlong sample course options

Summer sample course options

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Credit-earning options available

University	Credits for Undergraduate students	Credits for Community College students
University of St Andrews	X
University of Stirling	X	X (Summer only)

University details

University	University size	Campus type	Housing options
University of St Andrews	Smaller public university	Centralized/urban campus: Campus buildings/residences are integrated into the town. Students can walk, cycle, or take a bus between classes.	On-campus residence hall Single and double rooms available within a shared apartment Both ensuite (private) or shared bathrooms available Meal plans available
University of Stirling	Medium-sized public university	Centralized campus: Most campus buildings and many residences are located on a beautiful 330-acre parkland campus, approximately 20 minutes from Stirling city center by bus. Travel/commuting may be required.	Semester/Yearlong: On-campus residence hall or off-campus apartments Single (private) room within a shared apartment Both ensuite (private) or shared bathrooms available Summer: On-campus residence hall Single (private) room and ensuite bathroom within a shared apartment

University

University size

Campus type

Housing options

University of St Andrews

Smaller public university

Centralized/urban campus: Campus buildings/residences are integrated into the town.

Students can walk, cycle, or take a bus between classes.

On-campus residence hall
Single and double rooms available within a shared apartment
Both ensuite (private) or shared bathrooms available
Meal plans available

University of Stirling

Medium-sized public university

Centralized campus: Most campus buildings and many residences are located on a beautiful 330-acre parkland campus, approximately 20 minutes from Stirling city center by bus.

Travel/commuting may be required.

Semester/Yearlong:

On-campus residence hall or off-campus apartments
Single (private) room within a shared apartment
Both ensuite (private) or shared bathrooms available

Summer:

On-campus residence hall
Single (private) room and ensuite bathroom within a shared apartment