University of Stirling
The University of Stirling has a unique location in the heart of Scotland. It is beautifully situated with its own lake, golf course and castle.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- City
- Stirling
- Agreement
- Study Abroad , Exchange
- Type
- Studies
About the partner institution
The university has approximately 11,000 students, and approximately 23% of the students are international. The university offers courses that will be relevant to students on many different study programmes at UiA.
The university has a wide range of sports for athletes at all levels. As a beginner, you can train together with medal-winning athletes. If you are good at your sport, you can participate in one of the university teams, which compete nationally.
The university is located approximately 3 km from the center of Stirling, a historic city with approximately 45,000 inhabitants and which was formerly the capital of Scotland. Stirling is about 40 minutes by train to Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Available places:
- Tuition free: 2 every semester
- With tuition: unlimited
Requirements
You must be registered on a study programme at UiA and have completed a minimum of 60 credits before you go on exchange. In the description of your study programme, you will find more information about other possible requirements for applying for an exchange.
Applicants must have 4 or higher grade in English from upper secondary school*
*Norwegian upper secondary school system grading.
Credits and courses
60 credits in Scotland is the same as 30 credits at UiA.
You can see the course catalog here, which is published every year.
Exchange to Stirling is only possible for students at bachelor's level.
The academic year
September - December
February - June
Tuition fees and scholarships
At Stirling there are 2 free places per semester, and paid places where students from UiA get a 20% discount on tuition fees.
Students within economics/marketing and sports have priority for the free places.
Students from other study programmes must pay.
Accommodation
The University of Stirling always tries to find housing for international students who apply by the deadline. There are several types of student housing, and it is also possible to live in Stirling if you wish.
How to apply
Application deadlines:
- 10 February for exchange in the autumn semester of full year exchange
- 10 September for exchange in the spring semester