Sail and stay

Back by popular demand, "Sail and Stay” helps offer holders from Northern Ireland come to our Applicant and Offer Holder Day on Saturday 13 April 2024.

We've included a great travel and accommodation package for you (plus one friend or family member) to come to the University of Stirling campus by coach and ferry from Northern Ireland.

For only £80 per person, our package includes:

  • coach from Northern Ireland to the University of Stirling campus on Friday 12 April 2024;
  • overnight, city centre accommodation at Premier Inn Stirling City Centre, this accommodation is split into twin rooms;
  • dinner on the Friday evening;
  • breakfast on Saturday morning;
  • optional Friday evening social activity;
  • transportation to campus for the Applicant and Offer Holder Day followed by a return coach to Northern Ireland on Saturday evening.

Pick up location and times

The ferry on Friday 12 April leaves Belfast at 11:30. You have the choice of meeting the group at the ferry terminal, or our coach can pick you up at one of the three locations in Northern Ireland.

On Saturday 13 April, the bus will depart the University of Stirling campus around 16:00, arriving back in Belfast around 21:45.

Tentative pickup times are listed below and we will confirm the exact times by email. Please arrive at the pick-up location 15 minutes before arrival to avoid delays.

Time

Location

09:15

Castledawson Roundabout Park & Ride

10:00

Glengall Street, Belfast (at the side of the Europa Hotel)

10:15

Stena Line Ferry Terminal

A complete timetable and further information will be made available closer to the event date. If you have any questions regarding the trip, please contact us at recruitment@stir.ac.uk or call 01786 467046.

Open day attendees in student accommodation

What our previous attendees thought

“It was a well-organised fun fun-filled informative friendly event which made my daughter’s mind up as to where to further her studies – Stirling!”

Parent

“Excellent day! The campus is spectacular, academic talks and information are great, and all staff and student ambassadors were so friendly and informative. Thank you.”

Student

"Everything was arranged for me, and I felt I got more out of the applicant day than what I would have if I'd decided to come independently."

Student

Sail and stay participants at applicant day

What our previous attendees thought

"It was a great way to make new friends with people who are all considering going to Stirling, which could be a great asset for next year when I arrive."

Student

"Just wanted to say thanks again for all the hard work you did to organise the trip! It was fantastically put together from start to finish, we felt so at ease the whole time. All the staff were so friendly and were able to answer any questions we had. I would definitely recommend the trip to anyone considering Stirling. It definitely helped with my choice. Thanks again, and hopefully see you in September!"

Student

 

Cancellation policy

In the unlikely event that you need to cancel your place on Sail and Stay 2024, please email recruitment@stir.ac.uk. Our refund policy is outlined below.

Date of cancellation

Refund

1 February – 2 March 2024

Full refund

3 March – 16 March 2024

50% refund

17 March – 30 March 2024

25% refund

31 March 2024 onwards

No refund