MSU Partnership with Stirling University

Program Requirements

All students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing to meet the GPA requirements of the University of Stirling. MSU students must also enroll in at least 12 credits while in Scotland.

Course Equivalencies

All exchange study programs and courses for the University of Stirling are available on its website.  For further information and advice about courses, consult with the MSU International Center (CSU 250).

City/University Info

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 9,000.  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.

Academic Calendar

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.

Accommodation

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 visit the University’s accommodation page.

Visa/Residency Requirements

US students studying in the UK are required to get a student visa. Please see this page for more information.  And this page explains the biometric requirement.

Scholarship

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.

Where is Stirling?