University of St. Andrews
Program Details
| Program Location |
St. Andrews, United Kingdom
|
| Sponsor |
Purdue |
| Program Type |
Exchange |
| Course # |
SA 20303
|
| Duration |
Semester or
2 Semesters
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Spring 2025 |
01/20/25 to 05/26/25
|
| Current Program Dates |
| Fall 2024 |
09/09/24 to
12/22/24 |
| 2024-25 Academic Year |
09/09/24 to
05/26/25 |
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
St Andrews is Scotland's first university and the third oldest in the English-speaking world, founded in 1413. Over six centuries it has established a reputation as one of Europe's leading and most distinctive centers for teaching and research.
The university is particularly well-known for its humanities curriculum, with the departments of art history, English literature and language, classics, religious studies, anthropology, politics and international studies, history and philosophy offering courses of note. It's not shabby in the sciences either. According to the Sunday Times, St Andrews is 'Firmly established as the leading multi-faculty alternative to Oxford and Cambridge.'
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
Eligibility
The program is open to Purdue students in good standing who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.
GPA Requirement:
3.2 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Agriculture] [
College of Liberal Arts] [
Daniels School of Business] [
College of Health and Human Sciences] [
College of Science]
Specifically from:
PSY (HHS)
Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
Academic Program
Language of Instruction: English
Semester Course Load: 60 University of St Andrews credits (15 Purdue credit hours) minimum
Admission to the Exchange program is by the academic department. Your degree program, background, and course choices are used to determine the most appropriate department of enrollment.
This exchange program is not for the faint of heart. This academically rigorous institution is intellectually demanding and requires an independent approach to course work. You have to be able to hold your own in a class with some of the best students in Scotland and the U.K. In addition, St Andrews students are expected to undertake their own unsupervised independent study. The course catalog gives an indication of the number of contact hours and the number of independent study hours for each course. The ethos of independent learning allows students to study topics in great depth and helps to develop analytical and problem-solving skills.
Housing
Students live in university residence halls.
Estimated Program Costs
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are
for: Fall 2023
|
Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue
|
| You will pay Purdue Tuition |
Check Tuition |
| Program Fee |
$0.00
|
| Purdue International Insurance (per month) |
$32.00 |
|
Approximate additional costs per semester
|
| To be paid by the student.
|
| Round-trip Airfare |
$1,300.00 |
| Housing |
$3,000.00 |
| Local Transportation |
$200.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$150.00 |
| Meals |
$2,500.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$3,000.00 |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) |
$175.00 |
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
Application Deadlines
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.
As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION NOTE Applications are reviewed in the order that they are completed. Some programs are popular and can reach enrollment capacity before the stated deadline. Please take care to select a second choice program that you are genuinely interested in attending. You may not be approved for your first choice program and having a serious second choice avoids delays in approving your application for study abroad. If you are not approved for your first choice program you are automatically considered for your second choice program.
| Program Application Deadline
|
| Fall Semester Programs |
Mar 1 |
| Spring Semester Programs |
Sep 15 |
Returnees Information
Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.
Resources
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383
or email
studyabroad@purdue.edu.
