International students

Principia Consortium Students

The site is for students intending to study at the University of Glasgow through the Principia Consortium.  The Principia Consortium is made up of the following US Colleges/Universities – please check the list below to make sure your institution is part of this before proceeding.

List of Principia Consortium Institutions:

  • Albion College
  • Augsburg College
  • Augustana College
  • Berry College
  • Birmingham Southern College
  • Carson Newman College
  • Centre College
  • Christopher Newport University
  • Clarke College
  • Converse College
  • Creighton University
  • Gonzaga University
  • Heidelberg University
  • Loyola University at Baltimore
  • Loyola University at New Orleans
  • McDaniel College
  • North Central College
  • Regis College
  • Rutgers University
  • University of Wyoming
  • Westminster College

All students on the Principia Consortium Study Abroad programme must complete between 60 and 80 Scotcat (Glasgow) credits whilst here.  This can be made up of a wide range of classes – please see the Course Catalogue for a comprehensive list

Part of these credits must be made up by taking the special Honours course designed for Principia Consortium students - Scottish Enlightenment: Ideas and Influences,  (This course is worth 20 Scotcat Credits)

Science Courses at University of Glasgow

The following courses have been specially adapted for American students (and may be of particular interest to Pre-Med students):

Principia Consortium Guide

Functional Anatomy for Pre-Med/Pre Health Students

Biochemistry

Biology

Chemistry

Other Courses

Other unique courses available to Principia Consortium students include:

Glasgow School of Art (select courses:  Figurative Sculpture, Rendering the Human Form, Black & White Photography)

Bagpipes: History and Repertoire at the National Piping Centre

 


How to apply

Contact either your home institution's Study Abroad Office or the Study Abroad Co-ordinator at the University of Glasgow to discuss the possibility of studying abroad.

  1. Browse the study abroad course catalogue for the courses available.
  2. Download the Principia Consortium Application Form   A large print application form is available on request.
  3. Return the completed application form to the Study Abroad Co-ordinator at the University of Glasgow with a copy of your most recent academic transcript, two letters of reference and a personal statement.
  4. You application will be acknowledged by email.
  5. You will receive the initial decision on your application as soon as possible followed by additional information about your choice of classes, particularly any level 3 and 4 classes you wish to attend.

Application Deadlines

Please make sure you check your home institution's deadlines for applications also.

Year, Semester 1
 1 May
Semester 2 20 October 
   

Accommodation

Applications for housing are made online.  Once accepted to the programme, you will be emailed a reference number and instructions on making your application for accommodation online. Further guidance can be seen on our Residential Services website.  We guarantee you a place in university accommodation so long as you apply as soon as possible after receiving your acceptance.