About the INTO Stirling: Scotland Education Center
The INTO Center is where you'll study during your preparation program. Here, you'll access modern learning facilities – including a large lecture theater so you can experience university-style classes. You’ll find social spaces to relax with friends between classes, as well as quiet places to study.You'll be based centrally on the University of Stirling's campus, with access to many of the University's facilities. From the 24/7 Library Study Zone to the nationally acclaimed Sports Center, there's plenty to explore on campus.
You’ll receive dedicated support and find all the academic resources you need to succeed in your studies in the INTO Center, including:
a welcome desk with helpful staff, open Monday to Friday from 8:30am–5:30pm
a large, multipurpose lecture theater seating 110 students for university-style classes
modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards
an INTO Café serving international food
academic counselling rooms for one-to-one student support
social spaces around the INTO Centre to take a break with friends.
Access study support materials, such as books, journals and newspapers, at the Learning Resource Center (LRC). There are also computer and printing facilities and friendly staff on-hand to help with computing issues. If you can't find a resource here, you'll also have access to the University of Stirling's library which has thousands of books and electronic resources.
INTO Stirling's large, multipurpose lecture theater seats up to 110 students and is the perfect opportunity for you to experience lecture-style classes before progressing to university. This flexible space also hosts student events such as presentations, open days and graduation celebrations.
INTO Stirling's INTO Café, Umami, has a menu of exciting meals from all over the world. Prepared live at cooking stations, Umami serves fresh and healthy food, with the menu often including:
Indian curries
Thai curries
Malaysian curries
sweet and sour pork or vegetables
bao buns and gyozas
pho soups.
Umami also serves Costa Coffee and cold drinks and is open Monday to Friday from 9am–5pm.
Centre director: Sandy Tippett
Centre address: INTO University of Stirling, University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA
Telephone: +44 1786 466 255
Email: intocontact@stir.ac.uk
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