Academic Offerings at Alnwick

St. Cloud State University offers a variety of programs each year in Alnwick. Students can choose from fall and/or spring semester programs and short-term programs over academic breaks.

Faculty academic directors offer different courses each year depending on their unique discipline of study. At Alnwick, students may also choose courses taught by British faculty during the fall and spring semesters. All courses are designed to utilize the experiential learning opportunities around the Northumberland region. 

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Train ride to Edinburgh

5 hour

Train ride to London

The Geography of Alnwick

55.4143°N 1.7069°W

Alnwick, England is a traditional county town near the northeast coast of England. The town dates back to approximately 600 AD and was founded as an agricultural center. Alnwick Castle is the seat of the 12th Duke of Northumberland who calls the castle home. The castle and its adjacent Alwnick Garden sees over 600,000 visitors each year.

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Changing Lives Since 1976

St. Cloud State at Alnwick has been one of SCSU's most popular education abroad programs since 1976. Over 4000 students have been a part of the Alnwick program since its inception and students continuously say they had the experience of a lifetime. It is not just staying at the castle, but the town and the community that make time in Alnwick so memorable.

During their program, students have the opportunity to explore lesser known parts of England such as Hadrian’s Wall, The Lake District, and Edinburgh. 

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Explore Alnwick

Street view of Alnwick The Town

Alnwick is located in Northern England about 30 miles from the Scotland border. “Alnwick” comes from old English and means a settlement on the river Aln, which runs right through town. Explore more about the town of Alnwick.

Discover Alnwick Exterior of Alnwick Castle The Castle
The Percy family has lived in the Alnwick Castle since 1309 and it has remained the seat of the Duke of Northumberland ever since. Alnwick Castle has been redesigned over the past 700 years to become the iconic castle that it is today and remains one of the largest inhabited castles in Britain.
History of Alnwick Castle Alnwick Garden fountain The Gardens
The Alnwick Garden is adjacent to Alnwick Castle and has become one of the main features of the town of Alnwick. Students enjoy walking through the Alnwick Gardens during their time in Alnwick and even exploring the famous Poison Garden!
Alnwick Gardens
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