University students across Scotland will be getting ready to return to their studies this month as institutions reopen for learning.
These return dates differ across the country with many courses also having different days for when classes start up again.
If you're curious as to when you need to go back or are checking for a friend, here are the return dates for universities.
When are Scottish universities starting the new semester this September?
Have you downloaded our Orientation App? 📲
— University of St Andrews (@univofstandrews) August 24, 2023
It provides information and resources for new and returning students.
Details of events will be added in the run-up to Orientation Week (Sept 4-10). 🗓
Search for University of St Andrews wherever you get your apps.#EverToExcel pic.twitter.com/5JuASCqV07
Here are the return dates for undergraduate students at each of Scotland's universities this September:
St Andrews
Orientation week: Monday, September 4
Teaching begins: Monday, September 11
University of Glasgow
Term starts: Monday, September 11
University of Aberdeen
Term starts: Monday, September 11
Teaching starts: Monday, September 18
University of Edinburgh
Welcome week: Monday, September 11
Teaching starts: Monday, September 18
University of Strathclyde
Welcome week: Monday, September 11
Teaching starts: Monday, September 18
Heriot-Watt University
Welcome week: Monday, September 4
Teaching starts: Monday, September 11
University of Dundee
Welcome week: Tuesday, September 19
Teaching starts: Tuesday, September 26
University of Stirling
Teaching starts: Monday, September 11
Edinburgh Napier University
Semester starts: September 4
Before you arrive, get ready to start your studies at #UofStirling with Stirling Essentials. These online workshops, activities and resources will help develop your skills and understand expectations of studying with us.
— University of Stirling (@StirUni) August 31, 2023
Find out more below 👇https://t.co/JBcG03dtJv pic.twitter.com/Ombis1mrCq
Robert Gordon University
Semester starts: Monday, September 18
Glasgow Caledonian University
Welcome week: Monday, September 18
Teaching starts: Tuesday, September 26
Abertay University
Welcome week: Monday, September 11
Teaching starts: Monday, September 18
Queen Margaret University
Welcome week: Monday, September 4
Teaching starts: Monday, September 11
University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
Term starts: Monday, September 4
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Welcome week: Monday, August 28 (already started)
Teaching starts: Monday, September 4
Find out more about your course's start date by visiting your chosen university's website.
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