Probability and Statistics are universal and essential tools in engineering. Across the globe, these core principles are applied in diverse ways to tackle the engineering and scientific challenges at hand. Participants in this program will learn probability and statistics from first principles in an engineering classroom. The rich scientific and engineering traditions of Scotland allow participants to explore how these tools are applied locally.

Students will enroll in EECS 461 Probability and Statistics (3 credits), and one course taught by the University of Stirling from July 4 to August 1, 2026 (4 weeks).  

Stirling, Scotland, the gateway to the Highlands, is an ancient fortress town dominated by its famous castle and ancient residence of Scotland’s kings. In the last century, the city of Stirling has developed into a modern town of about 40,000. Stirling is one hour by rail from Edinburgh and a half-hour from Glasgow, and is ideally situated for travel to London, exploring the UK, or traveling to Europe.

Students will enroll in EECS 461 Probability and Statistics (3 credits), and one course taught by the University of Stirling. 

University of Stirling Courses Offered During July 4 to August 1, 2026:

• Lochs and Glens: Landscape Photography in Magical Scotland (ISSU9LP) [KU's JMC 610]
• Scotland on the Screen (ISSU9SS) [KU's FMS 304]
• Adapting Jane Austen (ISSU9QR)
• Junkies and Jezebels: Scotland and Gender (ISSU9JJ) [KU's ENGL 390 or WGSS 397]
• Monsters and Vampires: The Impact of British Gothic on Contemporary Popular Culture (ISSU9MV) [KU's ENGL 302 or FMS 304]
• Scotland the What? Contemporary Scottish Literature & Identity (ISSU9SC) [KU's ENGL 390]
• Witchcraft in Early Modern Scotland (ISSU9WS) [KU's HIST 367, Goal 4.2]
• International Relations (ISSU9IR) [previous approval as KU's POLS 170, Goal 3SS or 4.2]

In addition, students enrolled in KU Core 34 can complete the Global Culture goal and earn an additional three hours of course credit by completing the study abroad experience and UNIV 342: Sponsored Educational Experience.  UNIV 342 is a 3-credit hour asynchronous course that, when combined with a study abroad experience, satisfies the Global Culture goal of KU Core 34.

Throughout the schedule of class meetings, students will be introduced to Scottish history and culture through guest lectures, local field trips and event participation. Through the University of Stirling courses, there will be a group excursions to Saint Andrews, Glasgow and Edinburgh, and a full program of social activities including pub quiz nights, Movie nights, guided hikes and walking tours to Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, and to other nearby places of interest.

Students will be housed in on-campus apartment-style accommodation in a single-occupancy room with a shared kitchen and social space.

The campus is surrounded by beautiful walking trails, the University’s loch, golf course, and is flanked by the towering hill called Dumyat. It is about a five minute walk to all teaching buildings, library facilities, shops, theatre, cinema, public transportation links and social areas from the campus accommodation.

All students have unique things to consider when studying abroad. A Traveler Profile is a set of personal factors, characteristics or life experiences that could impact daily life abroad. Your individual Traveler Profile may include things such as your age, foreign language proficiency, gender, medical history, medication use, mental health, mobility, piercings and tattoos, travel experience, and more. 

SAGE is dedicated to creating international engagement opportunities that meet the needs of all our students and providing resources to support you through the process of studying abroad. Before selecting a program, consider how your Traveler Profile may impact your experience abroad in unique ways and talk with your Program Coordinator about any program-specific concerns. Students with documented disabilities should discuss any accommodation needs with their Program Coordinator early in the planning process. 

Check our Traveler Profile pages linked below for information specific to you and other students who may be on your program. 

• Adult Learners and Non-Traditional Students
• First Generation Students
• Physical and Mental Health Histories
• Religious, Spiritual, and Non-Religious Students
• Sexual and Gender Diversity
• Students of Color Abroad
• Students with Children
• Students with Financial Need
• Veterans, Active Duty, and ROTC
• Visible and Invisible Disabilities 

Open to KU and non-KU students having completed MATH 127 or MATH 147, and MATH 290 or MATH 291; with approval from the instructor, the prerequisite can be reduced to MATH 126 or MATH 146.

For courses taught by the University of Stirling, a cumulative 2.7 GPA is required.

Program Cost for Engineering Probability & Statistics in Scotland - One Month

Program Cost for Engineering Probability & Statistics in Scotland - Two Month

Dr. Erik Perrins is a University Distinguished Professor and Department Chair of the KU Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Dr. Perrins' research and teaching interests are in the broad area of wireless communications.