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University of Stirling is a Rapid Response program
What is this?

What the University of Stirling has to offer
• A liberal arts institution that ranks high in teaching and research quality assessments in the U.K.
• An academic system familiar to American students, including a true semester calendar and continuous assessment
• A true campus environment with 310 acres of parkland and woods
• Study on the shores of a loch by an 18th-century castle
• Modern, well-equipped buildings and student residences
• An arts center that offers excellent performances in drama, film, music and dance
• Excellent recreational and athletic facilities
• Easy access to central Stirling, two miles away
• The second-lowest cost of living of Scotland’s universities

Housing
• Housing is mainly in student flats within easy walking distance of teaching, sports and dining areas
• Off-campus housing also is available for those who wish to live in Stirling and make the short commute to the campus
• Students prepare their own meals or purchase them in campus restaurants
• IFSA-Butler fees cover housing during semester breaks

Academics
• Great flexibility in choosing from a wide range of courses across subject areas
• Continuous assessment, rather than one large exam or essay, in most courses
• Students take three courses per semester

Top departments
• History
• English
• Psychology
• Sports studies
• Environmental studies