University of Stirling

Location: Stirling, Scotland

Size: 8,500 students

Semester Dates:
Fall Semester: Mid-September through mid-December
Spring Semester: Mid-February through late May

Description:
Lying on the outskirts of the Scottish city of Stirling, an attractive, ancient town that has played a pivotal role in Scotland’s history, the University of Stirling is a modern campus built on the estate of the 18th century Airthrey Castle. The campus is surrounded by the Ochil Hills and boasts a large man-made loch (lake) in the center, as well as the original landowner’s castle. The city of Stirling is in the center of Scotland – 30 miles from Glasgow and 40 miles from Edinburgh – an easy train ride from either of Scotland’s two largest cities. Stirling’s location gave it a central role in the history of Scotland for many centuries; Stirling Castle was the royal residence of kings and queens, and it is still in existence today.

Accommodation Type: University Apartments

Language of Instruction: English

Special Considerations: 3.0 GPA required