Academic life in and outside of the castle
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
Train ride to London
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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.
Visit AlnwickSt. 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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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.
The Castle
The Gardens