The aims of this course are to develop the language and academic skills necessary for academic study. Students wishing to bring their families should get in touch with the Accommodation Office before travelling. All international students who have accepted admission will be sent a copy of the University's International Student Handbook to help and advise on practical issues regarding arriving and living in Scotland. Help and advice on visa regulations can be obtained from local British Council offices or the Student Information and Support Service at Stirling. Scholarships A limited number of competitive scholarships are available, usually as a contribution to tuition fees.
Many European students are also familiar with the 'semester' as the basic unit of study.
A major advantage is the simplicity of arranging credit transfer from Stirling, since our semester unit system is well understood throughout the international academic world. Evening Degree Programme and Summer Academic Programme courses are also available to visiting students. This gives a maximum of 15 US credits per semester or 30 ECTS credits. The Summer Academic Programme allows for the study of two semester units, to accumulate 10 US credits or 20 ECTS credits. Students may apply to attend for any one, two or all three of the Autumn, Spring or Summer study periods.