Glasgow, Scotland

Overview

Strathclyde University is situated in the heart of downtown Glasgow – the second largest city in Scotland. The university boasts high rankings in many departments among other U.K. universities.

Academics

Most majors will find courses that fit their needs at Strathclyde. Discover more about academics on the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Science websites. On this website you can also find course descriptions for classes best suited for law, arts and social sciences exchange students. English and Chemistry majors are encouraged to apply to Strathclyde. Students entering the Department of English can only take courses within that department. Unlike at WU, students at Strathclyde take all of there courses from specific departments.

Accommodation

While studying at Strathclyde students live in self-catered flats in the John Anderson Campus Village with other Scottish and/or international students. The flats are located on the Strathclyde campus. Please see Cost below for more information.

Dates

The Strathclyde program is available in either the fall or spring semester. Fall semester starts late September and ends late January; spring semester starts late January and ends early June. Finals for the fall semester are in January — students must make arrangements with their professors when they arrive at Strathclyde to take the finals early or when they are back in the U.S. Students must return to the U.S. for the beginning of the Willamette spring semester. Professors are not obligated to allow changes to the finals schedule or location.

Cost

Willamette tuition only. Room and board are not included in the cost paid to Willamette University. Students will pay Strathclyde directly for their housing costs upon arrival. Read more about the cost of accommodation on Strathclyde’s accommodation website. For cost of living information visit Strathclyde's "Preparing" page.

Resources

University of Strathclyde
Strathclyde’s International Office
Courses at Strathclyde
Course descriptions for classes best suited for law, arts and social sciences exchange students.
Strathclyde Accommodation Information (do not apply for accommodation until instructed by the OIE)
Preparing to go to Strathclyde, cost of living etc.
A video about attending Strathclyde and living in Glasgow
Willamette World News: United Kingdom
News
Local Weather
United Kingdom Border Agency
CIA World Factbook
Lonely Planet Guide
Glasgow City Information