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Program highlights for Stirling, Scotland

The city

Language spoken:
English

Currency:
Great British Pound (GBP, £)

Climate:
Marine West Coast

City type:
Town (Population 5,001-50,000)

Passport & Visa requirements

The program

Program type:
Partnership

Host university:
University of Stirling

Language of instruction:
English

Terms offered:
Spring, Summer, Fall, Yearlong

Program capacity:
20 students

Credit type:
Overseas credit

Deadline to apply

Summer 2026:
Session 1 or 1&2: March 15
Session 2: March 15

Fall/Yearlong 2026-27:
April 15

Spring 2027:
October 1

Eligibility:

  • Summer
    • Minimum GPA: 2.7
    • At least one semester of college completed to apply

  • Semester
    • Minimum GPA: 3.0
    • Semester/yearlong applicants must have Junior standing while abroad and be degree-seeking students attending a 4-year institution at the time of application. (Strong Sophomore applications considered)

Scholarships and Financial Aid:
Deadlines vary

  • Students on the Dumyat walk in Stirling, Scotland.Live and study in one of Scotland’s most historic cities, known as the “Gateway to the Highlands,” which is centrally located between Edinburgh and Glasgow.
  • Study at a top-ranked university, recognized among students for campus life and safety, and join the diverse international student population of more than 140 nationalities.
  • Enjoy the shops, amenities, and nightlife available right on Stirling’s 330-acre parkland campus, as well as historic landmarks, museums, cafés, and other attractions in the city’s center.
  • Participate in program-organized field trips to places like Glasgow, Edinburgh, St Andrews, the Highlands, the Northeast Coast, and more.
  • Choose from nearly 120 societies and sports clubs (semester only), and enjoy access to state-of-the-art sports and fitness facilities on campus.

Why study in Stirling?

View of the city of Stirling, Scotland.City center in Stirling, Scotland.Stirling is an ancient fortress city located in the center of Scotland, and walking its streets makes you feel as if history has come alive. Many sixteenth- and seventeenth-century buildings have been preserved and are used today as homes, tourist sites, and restaurants. Other historic attractions include the National Wallace Monument, Cambuskenneth Abbey, the Old Town Jail, and one of the most impressive: Stirling Castle. The city of Stirling is dramatically positioned at the point where lowland and highland Scotland meet, making it the perfect place for outdoor recreation or just to enjoy the breathtaking scenery.

Modern city life is readily available in Stirling, too. The city center is buzzing with student life, there is an extensive modern shopping area, theatres, restaurants, cafés, and Stirling Castle is even becoming an established concert venue. If that’s not enough entertainment, Edinburgh and Glasgow are only an hour away by train, and Stirling is also well-connected to other major cities in Scotland and the U.K.

You may attend for one or two summer sessions, a semester, or a year. The University of Stirling is a top-rated academic institution in Scotland, offering courses in a variety of disciplines, including communications, criminology, politics, marketing, biology, business, computing, economics, environmental sciences, film, history, journalism, and more. Additionally, the university offers several courses each term that focus on Scottish and U.K. studies.


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