Frequently Asked Questions
We know that the University has lots of information to hand and we appreciate that too much information can be overwhelming. We have collated the information you require in order to study with us here at Strathclyde.
Thinking of applying
Nominations will open on the 1st March 2023
We want students to get the most out of their time with us at Strathclyde we have found that in previous years students who have opted to take more than the recommended 60 Strathclyde/30 ECTS credits per semester have struggled therefore we advise against this. We want students to get the most out of their time with us at Strathclyde.
If for any reason you need to discuss this further then please contact us at incoming.exchanges@strath.ac.uk
Please consult our Guide to choosing classes section.
Applications
Please note that Campus housing is not guaranteed.
You can check the range of accommodation options online here. Given that in previous years international students have not received a place on campus then, we encourage you to look at alternative accommodations.
Our Students Union has created the helpful House hunting starter guide
The process for applying for campus accommodation is currently being reviewed. We will contact you when the process has been agreed upon.
The new Student visa (replacing Tier 4) came into effect on 5 October 2020. This is applicable to all students planning to attend Strathclyde for more than 6 months, including those from the USA, EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Check the link below for more information. https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/beforeyouarrive/visasimmigration/ If you are planning to come to the UK for less than 6 months, you may not require a visa and should check using the ‘Check if I need a visa’ tool at the link below. https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
If English is not your first language and you intend to study at Strathclyde for more than 6 months, you will usually require to provide evidence of your English language proficiency. Please see Strathclyde's current .
https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/englishlanguagerequirements/
Semester 1
Campus housing opens: 9 September 202
- Exchange Team Welcome meeting: Monday 11 September 2023
Welcome Week: 11 – 15 September 2023
Classes: 18 September – 3 December 2023 (11 week teaching period)
Exam Period : 4 – 15 December 2023 (2 weeks)
15 December – Final day of term.
Vacation : 18 December – 5 January 2024
Semester 2
Campus housing opens: 8 January 2024
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Exchange Team Welcome meeting: Monday 8 January 2024
Welcome Week: 8 – 14 January 2024
Classes: 15 January – 31 March 2024 (11 week teaching period)
Spring Break Vacation : 1 – 12 April 2024 (inclusive)
Exams Period : 15 April – 17 May 2024 (5 weeks)
17 May – Final day of term.
Full-Year students - Documents required Full Year
One semester students - Documents required one semester
Current GPA information please look GPA information
You can find out current information at CAS guidelines
Financial
Preparing your budget for the duration of your studies is probably the most important thing you can do before leaving home. Please check out the universities advice on student budget calculator.
Further information and advice
For more information, including details of the University’s orientation and welcome activities, cost of living, health matters, the city of Glasgow and much more, please go to our international student support pages.
Our international student pages contain lots of useful information.
The strath union advice hub is a place to come to confidentially discuss their problems or concerns without fear of judgement or negative action being taken without their consent. We are able to represent students impartially at meetings, panels and hearings as appropriate.The easiest and quickest way to contact The Advice Hub is to email them at: strathunion.advice
‘Ask Alex’ service for trans, non-binary and gender-diverse students and staff connects named contacts working across the University who can provide advice, assistance and support in a range of areas.
Contact us
If you still need further information or support then please contact us at incoming.exchanges@strath.ac.uk
