Entry and English language requirements
Select your country/region below to find details of the international qualifications we accept for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Please also check the specific grades and essential subjects required for your chosen course by checking our individual course pages.
If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of your English language skills. For a complete list of the English language qualifications we accept, including where we are able to waive an English condition based on certain local qualifications, please see our .
If your country/region is not listed or you have specific questions about your qualifications then please email our International recruitment team at international@stir.ac.uk.
Brazil
Undergraduate
Completion of High School with average grades of 8.5/10
Postgraduate
Minimum of 6.5/10 or equivalent in Titulo de Bacharel / Licenciado / Professional title (4 years)
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.
Canada
Undergraduate
We welcome applications from students holding the Canadian High School or Secondary School Diploma with an average of 75% in Grade 12.
Postgraduate
We welcome applications from students holding a minimum 2.8/4 or 70% or B in a Bachelor's (Honours) degree or a Professional Degree.
Chile
Undergraduate
The University of Stirling normally requires school leavers from Chile to complete a Foundation Year for entry to the University. Find out more about the University of Stirling's Foundation programmes.
Additionally, the University will welcome applications from students who have completed one year of relevant university study.
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 467044.
Postgraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 5.0 in the Licenciaturo.
Colombia
Undergraduate
School leavers are required to complete a Foundation Year for entry to the University. Find out more about the University of Stirling's Foundation programmes.
Applications are welcomed from students who have completed one year of university study.
Postgraduate
Minimum of 3.0/5.0 in Titulo de Bacharel or Licenciado (4 years)
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.
Ecuador
Undergraduate
The University of Stirling normally requires school leavers from Ecuador to complete a Foundation Year for entry to the University. Find out more about the University of Stirling's Foundation programmes.
Additionally, the University will welcome applications from students who have completed one year of relevant university study.
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 467044.
Postgraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 7/10 in the Titulo de Licenciado.
Mexico
Undergraduate
We require school leavers to complete a Foundation Year for entry to the University. Find out more about the University of Stirling's Foundation programmes. We also welcome applications from students who have completed one year of university study.
Alternative Qualifications:
The University accepts a variety of qualifications for entry to undergraduate study, such as:
International Baccalaureate
GCE A Levels
American High School Diploma/ SATs/ APs
Postgraduate
We welcome applications from students holding a minimum of 7.0/10 in the Licentiatura/Licenciado for most of our Masters level courses.
Peru
Undergraduate
School leavers are required to complete a Foundation Year for entry to the University.
Applications are welcomed from students who have completed one year of university study.
Postgraduate
Minimum of 12/20 in Grado Academico de Bachiller or Titulo de Licenciado or Titulo (Professional) de (subject area)
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.
USA
Undergraduate
The University of Stirling welcomes applications on the Common Application as well as UK UCAS application and
American High School Diploma:
We normally require US applicants to hold a combination of the following qualifications for entry; as a
- ACT composite score of 26 or above (with no individual section below 24)
- SAT - Post March 2016: Score 1200
- Two AP tests at grade 3 or above (taken in junior or senior year of high school)
- Two SAT II subject tests with 550-600 in each
School Codes:
College Board/SAT/AP: 9003
ACT: 5513
International Baccalaureate:
We welcome applications from students studying towards the full International Baccalaureate diploma. Normally, applicants are required to obtain an overall score of between 26 - 34 points, depending on the course they're applying to. Certain subjects may be stipulated dependent on the course being applied to.
Postgraduate
We welcome applications from students holding a relevant Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.7 for entry to most of our Masters level courses.
Uruguay
Undergraduate
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 467044.
Postgraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 6.5 in Titulo de (subject area) or Titulo de Licenciado.
Venezuela
Undergraduate
School leavers are required to complete a Foundation Year for entry to the University. Find out more about the University's Foundation programmes. Applications are welcomed from students who have completed one year of university study.
Postgraduate
Minimum of 12/20 or 6/10 in Licenciatura or Titulo de (subject area)
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.