Study Abroad
United Kingdom
Study-In-Scotland Program
The Study In Scotland program is collaboration between the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, -La Crosse, -Stout campuses. The program offers students an opportunity further their academic career with an international experience. Students may select the campus of their choice that will further enhance their course of study.
For specific details (i.e., application deadlines, program fees, etc.) regarding this program, please contact your home campus’ international office.
UW-Eau Claire
UW-La Crosse
UW-Stout
Students from nonparticipating universities are eligible to attend this program. Please follow the UW-La Crosse application guidelines.
University of Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen, the oldest university in Scotland and
the fifth oldest university in the United Kingdom, was founded in 1495.
With over 13,900 students, the university has over 120 nationalities
represented, and is composed of 19% international students. The
university has over 590 first-degree programs, libraries with over
1,050,000 volumes, and over 150 sports clubs and societies.
The Aberdeen Area
The city of Aberdeen lies on the northeast coast of Scotland with
miles of beaches, dunes, and cliffs. With a population of 220,000
people, Aberdeen is big enough for the “big city” feel, but is compact
enough to make it student-friendly. The historic campus is located on
Old Aberdeen, just a fifteen minute bus ride from the bustling
city-centre. The city hosts cinemas, museums, galleries, and leisure and
sports facilities, and has a fantastic nightlife. Not far away are the
Scottish Highlands with castles, mountains, and miles of North Sea
coastland.
Academic Program
Many academic programs may be taken at the University of Aberdeen.
Course descriptions can be found at:
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
The online Catalogue of Courses for the
Housing
Students may request either self-catered or catered living. Catered
living will include meals on particular days. Program fee will adjust to
reflect housing choice. Information on
Hillhead Halls
and
costs and amenities are available on-line.
Activities/Events
Students interested in becoming involved with
clubs and
societies at the University of Aberdeen should access their
Student’s Society website.
The University's job link provides service lists reputable
employers for students who want to work part-time. This
site also provides information on accommodation and volunteering
for charity as well as links for students who want to take part
in their student radio or newspaper.
Check out their
International Society Page
which posts information on the events held throughout the year.
For More
Information
International Homepage
University of Glasgow
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest
university in the UK and has maintained a consistent reputation for
academic excellence and innovative research. The University is a truly
Scottish university, with over 73% of our students coming from all over
Scotland, and offers international students the opportunity to study in
a world-class teaching and living environment.
The Glasgow Area
Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, is a bustling, lively and cultural
place in which to live and study. With a population of over 570,000,
Glasgow gives the big city feel. The varied and colorful social scenes
ensure there is always something to do and places to go: busy shopping
streets and modern indoor malls such as Princes Square and the Buchanan
Galleries; pubs and restaurants offering everything from pub grub and
international menus to haute cuisine; discos, clubs, cinemas, art
galleries housing important collections, parks, museums, theatres: in
fact, all the facilities you would expect of a large cosmopolitan city.
Glasgow is situated on the west coast of Scotland with ready access to
countryside natural beauty and less than an hour away from many
attractions, including Edinburgh, Stirling, the Ayrshire Coast, Loch
Lomond and the Trossachs.
Academic Program
Potential courses and degrees can be found in the
Undergraduate Course Catalog. A list of
course offerings is
available for review.
Housing
University Halls are split into two categories; Catering or
Self-Catering and both types consist of single or shared study bedrooms
and a range of communal rooms. Most are self-catering and within easy
walking distance of the main campus and most have recreational
facilities, as well as common rooms, libraries or study areas, TV rooms,
kitchen/pantry and laundry facilities. All residences have staff or
student wardens who are there to offer help and support in the unlikely
event of any difficulties.
More information on Glasgow's housing options may be found at: Self Catered Halls and Catered Hall.
For More Information
University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow - Study Abroad
University of Stirling
Stirling has welcomed international students onto the campus for
many years. Currently students from outside the UK represent about 14
percent of the student body, and in any single year there are generally
around 80 nationalities represented on campus.
Top 10 Reasons to Attend the University of Stirling
The Stirling Area
Stirling was the ancient capital of Scotland and is also home to
many historic sites and monuments. Building on its historic foundations
to create an exciting mix of the old and new, Stirling has a thriving
centre and a growing population of around 40,000. Big enough to offer
the full 'city experience' of shopping, café culture and nightlife,
Stirling is still compact enough to retain a warm community feel, making
it a home from home that's as easy to get around as it is to settle in.
Today Stirling is a modern tourism, administrative and manufacturing
centre, with the shopping, amenities and recreational facilities you
would expect to find in a Scottish city. The cosmopolitan city centers
of Glasgow and Edinburgh are also less than an hour's travel from
Stirling.
Academic Program
Students can take Undergraduate courses in the following areas:
Undergraduate Degree Programs. The
Course Catalog is also available on-line.
Housing
The University has accommodation for over 3,000 students on-campus
and in the city of Stirling itself. Students may have their choice of
catered or self-catered halls. Most choose self-catered, as students
often socialize while cooking meals. More information on
Stirling's housing options may be found at the
Residential Services-Undergraduate Housing website.
Costs and
amenities are available on-line.
For More Information
University of Stirling
Student Prospectus
Pre-arrival Student Manual
Virtual Campus
Tour
Frequently Asked Questions
COURSE EQUIVALENCIES
The
course equivalencies
spreadsheets have been compiled from
past approved Academic Plan forms.
They show when the course was last approved and
how it transferred back to La Crosse. You may notice that
some classes satisfied several UWL options.
This list is not comprehensive nor does it take the place of meeting with your advisor for final approval! They are meant to be a guide of what courses may be appropriate for your studies abroad.
PASSPORTS & VISAS
Before you travel abroad, you will need
to obtain a passport, which will serve as proof of your U.S.
citizenship. A passport may allow you to gain entry to (and exit from)
other countries. Depending on the country to which you're traveling, a
visa may be required as well.
Entry requirements vary from one country to another. The U.S. State
Department issues
travel warnings specific to certain countries, and offers
tips and publications relevant to travel abroad generally. Well in
advance of your departure, you should also familiarize yourself with
international travel health issues, and health recommendations
specific to your destination.
Due to recent immigration changes in the UK, students may NOT fly into Dublin! The approved arrival airports are Aberdeen Airport, Glasgow International or Edinburgh Airport.
Program Dates
Varies by institution
Admissions
Criteria
Students must have a 3.0 GPA
Must be a Sophomore at the start of the study program.
Open to students from other universities (La Crosse campus only)
Program Fee
The program fee includes:
- Tuition (12 Credits) and administrative fees
- Orientation to Study Abroad Class (provided by home campus))
- Study Abroad Health Insurance (required by UW System) (provided by home campus)
- International Student Identity Card (ISIC) (provided by home campus)
- Study Abroad Graduation Sash (La Crosse campus only)
The program fee
does not include airfare, housing or meals.
Financial Aid is applicable to program fees through your home campus
Refer to Program Fees for the most current program fee
BUTEX North American Scholarships
BUTEX is now accepting applications for its North American Scholarship Programme!
The Scholarship is open to all undergraduate students currently registered at an institution in the USA or Canada. To be eligible to apply you must have been offered a study abroad or exchange place at a UK university which is BUTEX affiliated. Your study abroad or exchange place must be for the academic year and your place must be for a minimum of one semester.
Each scholarship will be paid to the winners once they have arrived and registered at their host university.
For further details of how to apply for this scholarship please see www.butex.ac.uk
Tips and Advice from Program Alumni
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Office of
International Education
1209 Centennial Hall
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
1725 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601 USA
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