CISaustralia July in Stirling

CISaustralia specialises in the design, development, and implementation of Customised Group Programs. With the CISaustralia July in Stirling, study in an authentic Scottish university with a castle on campus, and explore nearby sites such as Loch Ness, Edinburgh, and St Andrews.

Choose from a range of unique, locally focused courses such as 'Scotland on the Screen', 'Witchcraft in Early Modern Scotland', 'Monsters and Vampires', and many more.Enjoy living in a traditional Scottish town, making the most of your time in Scotland as you enjoy about 17 hours of daylight during the summer, as you stroll down narrow cobblestoned streets of Stirling and enjoy the community feel of this beautiful region known as the 'Gateway to the Highlands'.

Fields of study

Arts
Business
Communications
Design
Humanities & Languages
Law
Social Sciences

Find more information regarding specific courses on the CISaustralia website.

Applicants are advised to submit 2-3 courses on their application for credit form for faculty assessment credit in case of course cancellation or changes.

Credit Equivalent

20 UK credits = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units if 20 credits are successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval).

This experience is for-credit only as dates impact on UQ Semester 2

Eligibility and application

All applicants must meet the standard Global Experiences Student Eligibility Criteria and any additional eligibility criteria set by CIS australia.

CISaustralia programs are highly competitive and fill up fast so be sure to get your application in as early as possible.

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The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad. The application fee is $99 AUD and the program is approximately $8,699 - $9,999 AUD. More information regarding program fees can be found on the CISaustralia website.

The program fees include:

CISaustralia support services before, during and after the program
Academic advising
Financial advice
Assistance with travel arrangements
Pre-departure guide and session
Airport pick-up and drop-off (on specified program dates within designated times)
Welcome induction sessions
Accommodation* – private bedroom
Tuition fees
Induction shopping trip to Stirling and supermarket
Gym Membership
On-campus internet access
Day trip to Edinburgh, Glasgow and St Andrews
Module excursion (specific to each course taken)
Social Activities – Ghost walk, mini highland games, whisky tasting
Farewell Ceilidh (Scottish dancing with live band and food)
Program risk matrix and COVID-19 risk assessment
Risk Management and Emergency Response Plan
CISaustralia 24/7 on-site support – Site Director
University of Stirling official transcript
CISaustralia Certificate of Participation (available on request)

Accommodation

Accommodation is included in the program cost. For more accommodation information, please see the CISaustralia website.

Funding

Global Experiences Grants

When you submit your application to Global Experiences, you are considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.

OS-HELP Loan

You may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.

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Key Dates

Application Deadlines

UQ: 30 March 2026
Host: 06 April 2026

Program Dates

Session 2:

Start: 04 July 2026
End: 01 August 2026*

*For-credit only as dates impact on UQ Semester 2

Fast Facts

Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: Stirling, Scotland (In-person)
Credit: For-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate

OS-HELP Loan

If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.

Application Deadlines

15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April*

Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.

*OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.

Global Experiences Information Sessions

Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.