Valuable
Information for Int'l Students
Frequently
Asked Questions
We
know that you'll have many questions about Stirling and we hope
that the International web pages can help you to answer as many of
them as possible. This section aims to answer all those queries not
dealt with in the general sections and also to point you in the
direction of lots more information.
General
Information
Q. How
many students are there at Stirling?
We
have around 7,000 undergraduate students and 2,500 postgraduate
students at present.
Q. How
many international students study at
Stirling?
Stirling has
welcomed international students onto the campus for many years. The
University is proud of its international community and has anywhere
between 12 to 15 percent of its student population from outside the
UK each year. There are over 85 different
nationalities represented on campus, creating a truly
diverse international community which never fails to make a lasting
impression on those who study here.
Q.
Where will I live?
The
University has accommodation for over 3,000 students on campus and
in the city of Stirling itself. Almost all international students
take advantage of the University accommodation service which
provides various living options.
All are on, or within walking distance of, the campus. Students who
come to Stirling for more than one year often choose to move out of
University accommodation into private houses or flats after their
first year. A range of accommodation is available (including some
en suite and family accommodation) and international students will
normally be housed with both UK and overseas students.
Q. How
much does it cost to live in Stirling?
You
will need to consider both tuition fees and the cost of living if
you are thinking of studying overseas. At Stirling we estimate the
cost of living for one year to be £5,500 to £6,000, depending on
your lifestyle. Find out more financial information.
Q. How
will I meet people and settle in?
Many students
find that settling in at Stirling is eased by joining the
international clubs and societies, which can
provide a supportive network of friends from similar backgrounds.
The International Student Society provides the opportunity to meet
students from all over the world. The society organises a number of
events including tours of Scotland, food tasting evenings and
ceilidhs.
International students are also welcome to join any of the numerous
sports clubs and societies on offer, which range from sub-aqua to
mountaineering and from drama to the student newspaper. You will
also find that most students live on campus, so you'll be
surrounded by other people within the ready-made community of halls
of residence, flats, or similar.
Q. What
are the semester dates
Undergraduate
semester dates can be found on our undergraduate web pages.
Postgraduate semesters vary by department. You will receive more
information after you are accepted to the University.
Q.
How can I get to the University campus?
For
students arriving at the start of semester, we offer a free
collection service, from both Edinburgh and Glasgow International
Airports.
Q. How can
I contact home?
You
will receive your University email account within your first few
days at Stirling. This will enable you to contact friends and
family at home. In addition, "pay as you go" mobile phones can be
purchased reasonably cheaply to enable you to contact
people.
Course
Information
Q. What
can I study?
The University of
Stirling has 19 departments which offer a wide range of
undergraduate programmes and postgraduate Masters and PhD
programmes as well as English language tuition.
Q. How do
I apply?
Undergraduate
students who wish to study for a full degree programme should apply
through the UCAS system, the admissions
system for all UK universities. A wide range of qualifications are
considered for entry. Further details on how to apply.
February entry to many of our undergraduate degree programmes is
also available for students who feel this would better suit their
needs. Prospective postgraduate students should apply through the
Postgraduate Admissions Office. Your application can be made online
or on a postgraduate application form. Further details on how to
apply for postgraduate study.
Q. When
should I apply?
The deadline for
undergraduate UCAS applications is 30
June of the year in which you wish to start study, although
applications can be made from 1st September for the following
September. There is no official deadline for postgraduate
applications, although you should try to apply before the end of
June to allow time to apply for visas and make your travel
arrangements. More information on how to apply for postgraduate
study.
Q. What
support is there for me while I study?
Before you arrive
at Stirling you will be sent a copy of the University's
International Student Handbook to advise on
practical issues regarding arriving and living in Scotland. To
assist your arrival at the University, a free airport collection
service is provided to all international students arriving at
Edinburgh or Glasgow International Airports the weekend before
semester begins.
Once at the University, Departmental Advising Teams or Course
Directors are available to offer support on any academic or
personal issues while you study at Stirling. You can also seek
advice from Student Development and Support Services, which
provides a confidential service for all students and can offer help
and advice to international students on a wide range of issues.
SUSA, the Students' Association, also
runs a Welfare Service.
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