Updated: 4 October 2021
Scotland has moved out of the Scottish Government's COVID-19 (Coronavirus) levels system, and limits on physical distancing and the size of social gatherings has come to an end. Some protective measures remain in place – find out more on the Scottish Government website. All staff and students should continue to follow the latest public health and University guidance.
If you are travelling directly from overseas to Scotland you must check the Scottish Government website for the most up-to-date information on international travel. When you arrive in Scotland from abroad what you must do depends on:
Find out more about self-isolation (quarantine) information for international arrivals.
Student life on the University of Stirling campus will be much closer to normal this autumn — with the majority of undergraduate students beginning semester on Monday 13 September and postgraduate students on Monday 27 September.
We have now received approval to support isolating students from red list countries, who arrive into Glasgow or Edinburgh International Airports, in our own university accommodation.
We're really looking forward to welcoming you to campus in the coming weeks. For many of you, vaccination, travel and quarantine arrangements will be part of your planning and we’re here to guide and support you to stay safe.
The Scottish Government is encouraging students starting or returning to university in Scotland to make sure they have tested negative for COVID-19 before forming a new student household in university or private accommodation by booking a free PCR test or using Lateral Flow Device self-test kits. Taking a COVID-19 test before coming to university.
Students arriving into Glasgow or Edinburgh International airports from Scottish Government red list countries can now book to complete their 10 day (11 night) managed isolation period in University accommodation. The University will cover the costs for the on-campus managed isolation accommodation for any student beginning or returning to their studies this semester. Find out more and book.
The UK Government has indicated that international students who hold a student visa to study here and are unable to return to the UK because of COVID-19 related travel restrictions can continue learning remotely from overseas until 6 April 2022. Find out more about Visas and COVID-19.
See details about how you'll be taught next semester, campus facilities, induction information and more on our Changes at Stirling webpages.
An on-campus vaccination centre is now in operation, allowing students, University staff and members of the public to receive their COVID-19 vaccine.
If you need a COVID-19 test, there are two centres you can visit. There's a mobile testing unit in the car park beside Airthrey Park Medical Centre on the University campus, or a walk-through testing facility in Stirling City Centre.
Remember to check the NHS, Scottish and UK Government pages. They will contain the most up-to-date information and advice on the COVID-19 situation and what to do if you are affected by it.
Get the latest information and advice from Scotlands health information and advice service.
Get the latest information on the Coronavirus situation in Scotland from the Scottish Government.
Get more Coronavirus information and the latest guidance and support from the UK Government.
Keep up to date with the latest news, briefings and campaigns on higher education and COVID-19.
As well as our own extensive Student Support Services, the University offers access to support through Togetherall. Togetherall is a digital mental health support service which is available online, 24/7, and is completely anonymous so you can express yourself freely and openly. Professionally trained guides monitor the community to ensure the safety and anonymity of all members.
In addition to Togetherall’s online community, there are a wealth of useful resources you can work through, including tailored self-help courses on anxiety, sleep, depression and many more.
This service is available to all students and staff. Find out more about Togetherall.