When do Scottish universities return for the new semester?

These return dates vary across the country, as many courses also have different days when classes resume.

If you want to know when to return or are looking for a friend, here are university return dates.

When do Scottish universities start the new semester in September?

Have you downloaded our orientation app? 📲

It provides information and resources for new and returning students.

Event details will be added in advance of Orientation Week (September 4-10). 🗓

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— University of St Andrews (@univofstandrews) August 24, 2023

Here are the return dates for undergraduate students at all Scottish universities in September:

st andrews

Orientation week: Monday 4 September

Classes start: Monday 11 September

University of Glasgow

Start of semester: Monday, September 11th

University of Aberdeen

Start of semester: Monday, September 11th

Classes start: Monday 18 September

University of Edinburgh

Welcome Week: Monday 11 September

Classes start: Monday 18 September

University of Strathclyde

Welcome Week: Monday 11 September

Classes start: Monday 18 September

Heriot-Watt University

Welcome Week: Monday 4th September

Classes start: Monday 11 September

University of Dundee

Welcome Week: Tuesday 19 September

Classes start: Tuesday 26 September

University of Stirling

Classes start: Monday 11 September

Edinburgh Napier University

Start of semester: September 4th

Before you arrive, prepare to start your studies #UofStirling with Stirling Essentials. These online workshops, activities and resources will help you develop your skills and understand what is expected of studying with us.

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— University of Stirling (@StirUni) August 31, 2023

Robert Gordon University

Start of semester: Monday, September 18th

Glasgow Caledonian University

Welcome Week: Monday 18 September

Classes start: Tuesday 26 September

Abertay University

Welcome Week: Monday 11 September

Classes start: Monday 18 September

Queen Margaret University

Welcome Week: Monday 4th September

Classes start: Monday 11 September

University of the West of Scotland (UWS)

Start of semester: Monday, September 4th

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Welcome Week: Monday 28 August (already started)

Classes start: Monday 4 September

Find out more about the start date of your course by visiting the website of your chosen university.