University of Wisconsin - Stout

A Study Abroad Experience Aberdeen, Scotland

Coursework offered in accounting, arts, biology, business, chemistry, computer science, digital communication and multimedia systems, economics, engineering, finance, hotel and hospitality management, information systems, management, marketing, math, natural sciences, physics, product design, psychology, social sciences, social work, sport/exercise sciences, technology studies and tourism

Program Cost (per semester): $7,961.43
Fall Dates: September – January
Spring Dates: February – June
Deadline for Fall: February 15
Deadline for Spring: October 1
Updated: March 20, 2009

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Program Description

The University of Strathclyde began in 1796 when John Anderson, Professor of Natural Philosophy at Glasgow University, left instructions in his will for 'a place of useful learning' - a university open to everyone. His vision was realized when Anderson's University opened later the same year. At the time of its Royal Charter in 1964, the University had around 4,000 full-time students and one block of buildings fronted by the Royal College. Today, Strathclyde is the third largest university in Scotland. To find out more information you can visit the university’s website at: http://www.strath.ac.uk/

Map of Scotland

Glasgow, Scotland

Glasgow is one of Europe’s liveliest cities with a vibrant and colorful social scene; some of the best shopping in the world; thriving music and performance venues; and some increasingly renowned international festivals.  It was named one of the top ten ‘must-see’ destinations for 2006 (and the only one in Europe) by Frommer’s Travel Guide and remains the cultural center of Scotland.  Scottish people are known for their friendly, welcoming character, which makes it a great place to study abroad.  Glasgow has something for everyone!
Whether your passion is history, architecture, music, sports or shopping you’ll find plenty to interest you.  Glasgow is Scotland's largest city with a population of 600,000.  Glasgow means 'dear green place' in Gaelic; accordingly, there are around 80 parks, more than any other city in Europe.  It is ranked as the best UK shopping center outside London and has 14 free museums and art galleries.  Additionally, it is a major center for sports, including football, golf, sailing, hiking and climbing.  Churches, mosques and synagogues are all within easy reach of the city center.  With a major international airport 20 minutes from the city and excellent transport links with the rest of Scotland and the UK, travel possibilities are endless.

Courses

Courses are available in various disciplines. Students will take 3 or 4 courses equivalent to 12-15 Stout credits.  A full load at Strathclyde 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 and fees, application, service and contingency fees, health insurance and laptop fees.  All other expenses including passport and visa fees, housing, meals textbooks and supplies, personal expenses and travel are paid directly by students.  

Eligible students can use their financial aid to help pay these expenses. You must maintain 12 credits during a semester and 6 credits during the summer to qualify for financial aid. Need-based grants are available for eligible Wisconsin residents.

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: $7,961.43
Estimated Housing Costs: $1,815
Estimated Personal Expenses: $4,912.50

Total Estimated Costs: $14,688.93

For further breakdown of all estimated costs, please contact the Office of International Education (below).

Eligibility

Housing and Meals

Students will live in residence halls on either the John Anderson campus or the Jordanhill campus. Students also have the option to find private accommodations off campus. Students generally have private bedrooms but share the bathroom, kitchen and lounge with four to six other students. For more information about student housing, visit http://www.strath.ac.uk/accommodation/.


Students living on the John Anderson campus will cater their own meals. Shared kitchens are available in the residence halls to prepare snacks and meals. Students living on the Jordanhill campus will receive breakfast and a choice of evening meal served Monday-Friday. There are small kitchens on every floor for preparing snacks and food on weekends.

Passport/Visa

Passport: Students will need to have a passport study in Scotland. The current passport fee is $100. If you already have a valid U.S. passport, be sure to check the dates of validity – your passport must be valid six months beyond your return date.

Visa: Students will need to have a visa to study in Scotland. Depending on which visa you qualify for, the current visa fee is $104 or $158. The Office of International Education will be able to assist you with this process.

Travel: Students are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to and from Scotland. Depending on the starting and ending date of the term, students may have the option of traveling in Scotland before or after the program.

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.

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