A Study Abroad Experience Aberdeen, Scotland
Coursework offered in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Applied Science, Cultural Studies, Dietetics, Engineering Technology, Management, Psychology, and General Education
Program Cost (per semester): $8,253
Fall Dates: September – January
Spring Dates: February – June
Deadline for Fall: February 15
Deadline for Spring: October 1
Number of Positions: 15-20
Updated: October 23 , 2008
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Program Description
Founded in 1495, the University of Aberdeen is one of the UK's most internationally distinguished universities. It has a student population of around 14,000 and an excellent reputation for teaching quality and research, producing four Nobel Prize winners over the years.
Students are attracted to University of Aberdeen’s tradition which is rooted in a 500 year history. The University is also at the forefront in many areas of arts and social sciences, in science, computing, engineering and technology, and in ground-breaking disciplines focused firmly on the 21st century, such as Bio-Medical Computing Science. The University has a beautiful central campus where ancient buildings sit side by side with modern, newly refurbished, first-class laboratories, up-to-date computing facilities and the latest library technology. Visit the University of Aberdeen website at http://www.abdn.ac.uk/.
Aberdeen, Scotland
Aberdeen has something for everyone. Nestling on the coast between the rivers Dee and Don, it is a compact city with a population of 216,000. Renowned for its splendid granite architecture, it sparkles like a jewel on the edge of the North Sea, bordered by cultivated farmland, wild moors, beautiful beaches and rugged hills. Aberdeen is also a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, welcoming business people and their families from throughout the world.
It has much to offer in the way of entertainment and leisure, at a range of costs to suit every pocket. The city centre has several busy shopping areas as well as a wide choice of nightclubs, wine bars, traditional pubs and restaurants. Culturally the city attracts international companies performing ballet, theatre, opera and classical music. There are also excellent sports facilities providing from golf to horseback riding and windsurfing; as well as a range of national league sports for those who prefer to watch.
There are miles of golden beaches, dunes and cliffs, which give shelter to great colonies of seabirds and winter migrants. The nearby Cairngorm mountains offer superb opportunities for hiking, mountaineering and skiing, and rivers such as the Dee, the Don, the Ythan and the Ugie offer fishing, rowing, canoeing, as well as breathtaking scenery.
Courses
Students will take 3 or four courses equivalent to 12-15 Stout credits. A full load at Aberdeen is equal to 120 SCOTCAT credits per year, or 60 per semester (This is equivalent to 30 American University System credits per year. The SCOTCAT system can be divided by 4 to give an approximate equivalent credit.).
Estimated Costs
Students will pay a program fee to UW-Stout to cover the cost of tuition, health insurance, service and contingency fees, and laptop fees. All other expenses, including housing and personal expenses are paid directly by students. Eligible students can use their financial aid to help pay these expenses. Costs are subject to change and can vary due to exchange rates, host institution increases, travel to, from and within the host country, and personal spending habits.
Fall or Spring Term:
Estimated Program Cost: $8,253
Estimated Housing Costs: $2,850
Estimated Personal Expenses: $4,490
Total Estimated Costs: $15,493
For further breakdown of all estimated costs, please contact the Office of International Education (below).
Eligibility
This study abroad program is open to students in any program who can use the courses at University of Aberdeen to meet degree requirements at Stout. Students must be at least a sophomore and must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher to participate. Students with a GPA of 2.8 or higher will be considered at length. Applicants will also need the approval of their program director and two letters of reference from different faculty members.
Housing and Meals
Aberdeen offers a mixture of residence halls. Hillhead Halls is the student village on the bank of the River Don. Hillhead has traditional halls and a number of self-catering flats with facilities for disabled students. Student facilities include a shop, launderettes, floodlit all-weather tennis courts and a football pitch. A frequent bus service runs to the main campus and the city centre.
For more information about student housing, visit http://www.abdn.ac.uk/accommodation/.
Passport/Visa
Students make their own travel arrangements to Scotland. When making travel arrangements, book a direct flight to Aberdeen. Depending on the starting and ending date of the term, students may have the option of traveling in the UK before as well as after the end of the program. Students will need to have a passport and Entrance Clearance (visa) to study in Scotland. The cost for Entry Clearance is $208 and the Office of International Education can provide more information on travel and immigration requirements.
Application Procedures
Please make an appointment with the Office of International Education (OIE), 400 Bowman Hall, to review and receive the application materials. Completed forms are returned to OIE. A $100 nonrefundable application fee is paid to the Student Business Services Office located in the Administration Building at time of application. Once accepted by UW-Stout, a $200 nonrefundable service fee will be required to hold a place in the program.
For detailed instructions on the application process, please see how to apply.
For More Information
- Please contact OIE for an appointment
to discuss your Study Abroad options
and receive application materials.
715/232-2132, E-mail: globaled@uwstout.edu