| Program Terms: |
Academic Year, Fall, Spring |
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| Homepage: | Click to visit | |
| Budget Sheets |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
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| Term | Year | App Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
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| Spring | 2017 | 09/30/2016 ** | Rolling Admission | TBA | TBA |
| Fall | 2017 | 03/03/2017 ** | Rolling Admission | TBA | TBA |
| Academic Year | 2017-2018 | 09/29/2017 ** | Rolling Admission | TBA | TBA |
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** Indicates rolling admission application process. Students will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline. |
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| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 | Required Class Status: | 2nd Year |
| Exchange Program: | Yes | Language of Instruction: | English |
| Intent of Program: | Study at a college or university | Program Length: | Semester or Year |
| Application(s) Required: | Minnesota State Mankato (Online Through This Site) | Accommodation Options: | Apartment |
| Program sponsorship indicator: | Mankato Program |
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All students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing to study at Stirling. MSU students on semester programs must also enroll in at least 12 credits while in Scotland. This requirement does not apply to summer programs.
The International Summer School (ISS) is structured in two 4-week blocks which can be taken independently or consecutively.
Course Equivalencies
All course information for study abroad students at the University of Stirling is available on the institution's website. For further information and advice about courses, consult with the MSU International Center (CSU 250).
Stirling is a beautiful, vibrant city in Scotland situated within an hour's ride of Glasgow and Edinburgh. The University of Stirling admits 175 visiting student every year into a student body of approximately 12,000 (both undergraduate and graduate). 67% of the students are from Scotland and an additional 20% are from the rest of the United Kingdom. MSU students are allowed to study at Stirling and receive a 20% discount on Stirling tuition.
The academic calendar at the University of Stirling is similar to MSU. The fall semester starts mid-September and runs until about December 20. Spring semester is from the beginning of February through the end of May. For exact dates, please visit the calendar page of Stirling's website.
The University of Stirling houses all incoming study abroad students in campus flats and chalets on campus. It is not a requirement to live in the university housing, but most study abroad students do. For more information on costs, deadlines, and descriptions of the apartments, please see the University's accommodation page.
All university accommodation is self-catering, but a range of catering options is available which provide choices for students who may wish to use university catering almost all of the time, or for those who may use catering services to a more limited extent. Students who are on yearlong programmes should note that their accommodation contracts will cover the winter break period, but food and other estimates are not intended to cover vacation periods.
Residential Services has availability in both new undergraduate and postgraduate residences located on or off campus.
Please contact allocations on 01786 467064 or 01786 467066 for further information and availability.
US students studying in the UK are required to get a student visa. Please see this page for more information.
Students from North America coming to the University of Stirling as a study abroad or exchange student are invited to apply for the BUTEX scholarship.
Cost of Living
⇔Undergraduate course on average spend around £5,000-£6,000 per year; this can of course vary depending on your lifestyle. This includes accommodation, food, travel and entertainment.
⇔For more information REGARDING the average cost of basic items, please visit: http://www.stir.ac.uk/study-in-the-uk/finance-advice/cost-of-living/
***Please keep in mind that the information provided in the link above is just an estimate and the amount spent depends on the lifestyle of the student.
Need to Speak with a representative at the University?
International & Postgraduate Office Student Recruitment, Admissions & International Affairs
International & Postgraduate Office
Address: University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA Scotland UK
Phone: + 44 (0) 1786 46668
Fax: 1+ 44 (0) 1786 466800
Email: international@stir.ac.uk
Website: http://www.stir.ac.uk/study-in-the-uk/
You can also visit the University's Homepage
http://www.stir.ac.uk/
