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University of St. Andrews (IFSA-Butler) (Outgoing Program) Print  Save 
  • Locations: St Andrews, United Kingdom
  • Program Terms: Fall, Full Academic Year, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: IFSA-Butler 
  • Restrictions: Vanderbilt applicants only
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Advisor: Caroline Nikolaus (30006) Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 3.20
Language of Instruction: English Language Prerequisite: No
Click here for a definition of this term Housing: Apartment (shared), Dormitory Program Provider: Butler Institute for Study Abroad
Click here for a definition of this term Area(s) of Study: Diverse studies available (see below) Fall Calendar: Early September to late December
Spring Calendar: Late January to early June Restrictions: Vanderbilt undergraduates only
Type of Program: Direct University Enrollment Academic Calendar: Similar to VU
Additional Prerequisites: N/A Application Deadline: Spring Deadline 2
Travel Type: Overseas Travel
Program Description:

In this program, facilitated by IFSA-Butler, students enroll directly in the University of St. Andrews, the oldest university in Scotland, founded in 1413. Housed at the University of St. Andrews is the largest operational optical telescope in Britain, the world-renowned Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Violence, and a dedicated marine laboratory. Visiting students may take coursework across disciplines in humanities, arts, and sciences. Students live in university accomodations close to the central university area. Fife, located in eastern Scotland, was settled in the sixth century, and offers a great sense of community as well as a sense of history.


 

Visa Requirements


U.S. passport holders typically do NOT need a visa for this program. However, travelers must complete a pre-travel authorization (ETA) before departure. This requires downloading an app, submitting an application, and paying a fee. As of April 8, 2026, ETAs will cost £20. 

Non-U.S. citizens will most likely need to apply for a visa after getting accepted into the program. Students can use this passport checker to see if their citizenship requires a visa for studying in the UK. 

*If students study abroad in the UK for longer than one semester, then a visa is required. 



Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Review Begins Start Date End Date
Spring 2027 09/09/2026 09/10/2026 TBA TBA