In this program, facilitated by IFSA-Butler, students enroll directly in the University of Glasgow, one of the oldest and largest universities in Britain, founded in 1451. Coursework is available in 120 departments in four colleges, and the Departments of Scottish Literature and Scottish History collaborate on a special course for visiting students interested in Scottish culture. A special course on bagpipes is also available. The university is home to one of the oldest and most extensive libraries in Europe. Students live in housing ranging from large and small residence halls to student houses and flats, most within a mile of campus; meals are self-catered. Glasgow is the center of the Scottish cultural renaissance, offerring a stellar arts scene and two repertory theatres.