International students - USA

Welcome to the University of Stirling in the heart of Scotland, UK. Here you will find lots of useful information for students from USA including entry and English language requirements, scholarships and funding information, and where you can meet our representatives.

Entry and English language requirements

See 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 English Language requirements.

American High School Diploma

We usually require US applicants to hold a combination of the following qualifications for entry. As a minimum, applicants must hold an accredited high school diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale, minimum B average), and one letter of reference. We will be test-optional for entry to the 2024/2025 academic year until further notice. If submitting test scores, we ask for any of the following:

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

Relevant Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.7.

Scholarships

We have several excellent scholarship opportunities that are available to students from USA.

Undergraduate

See more undergraduate scholarships

Postgraduate

See more postgraduate scholarships

Federal Aid

The University of Stirling participates in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. Our school FAFSA code is G10228.

Go to our financial aid for US students page for further information or contact fedloans@stir.ac.uk.

Get in touch

University representative

Get in touch with our international recruitment team for any questions you have about studying at Stirling:

Jason Via
International Recruitment Manager (Americas)
jason.via@stir.ac.uk
+44 (0) 1786 467046

Events

Meet us in your country/region

The University of Stirling regularly travels to USA attending recruitment events, and visiting schools and colleges. Forthcoming trips are listed below. If there are no trips scheduled to take place, please contact us for more information.

Webinars

Join one of our webinars or live chats for to find out more about studying at the University of Stirling.

MSc Sport Management: April

For students from: All nationalities

28 Apr 2025, 14:00 (BST)

Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport

Kick-start your sports career with a Masters in Sport Management from Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence. Our Masters includes a placement within sport organisations. Join Course Director, Dr Claudio Rocha, to hear more information about the course.

PhD TESOL Research

For students from: All nationalities

29 Apr 2025, 12:00 (BST)

Faculty of Social Sciences

MSc Education: April

For students from: All nationalities

29 Apr 2025, 14:00 (BST)

Faculty of Social Sciences

Our Masters in Education is designed for established educationalists, aiming to advance their understanding of education, as well as those looking to convert their career to this field. Meet Course Director, Dr Kay Sidebottom to get lots more information about the course.

UK postgraduate fees and funding

For students from: All nationalities

29 Apr 2025, 16:00 (BST)

All Faculties

Join Gemma Connell, Head of UK and EU Recruitment as we go through all you need to know about the fees and funding opportunities for you. From available loans and scholarships to learning about payment plans, it’s your chance to learn more and ask your questions.

Doctor of Education

For students from: All international

30 Apr 2025, 12:00 (BST)

Faculty of Social Sciences

Enhance your research expertise with our Doctor of Education. It's tailored to the needs of senior professionals and allows you to put your research into practice.

Doctor of Applied Social Research

For students from: All international

30 Apr 2025, 14:00 (BST)

Faculty of Social Sciences

Open up more career opportunities with our Doctor of Applied Social Research and gain high-quality research skills that can be applied in the workplace. Our course is flexible and attendance is kept to a minimum so you can fit it around your career.

Introduction to Stirling: May

For students from: All international

5 May 2025, 10:00 (BST)

All Faculties

Our International Recruitment Team is here to share what it's like to study at the University of Stirling and advise you on how to submit your application.

Overseas funding and scholarships

For students from: All nationalities

5 May 2025, 14:00 (BST)

All Faculties

Looking for information on funding your studies and available scholarships? Join us to learn more as this webinar aims to offer advice on everything from payment plans to available funding opportunities.

Postgraduate accommodation

For students from: All nationalities

7 May 2025, 14:00 (BST)

All Faculties

Join Kirsten Berry, Accommodation Administration Co-ordinator, to learn all about accommodation for postgraduate students at the University of Stirling. We’ll take you through the accommodation form to make it simple and stress-free.

Careers and employability

For students from: All nationalities

12 May 2025, 14:00 (BST)

All Faculties

We’re here to offer the best possible advice when it comes to finding relevant work - find out how a degree at Stirling can prepare you for your career.

LLM/MSc Human Rights and Diplomacy: May

For students from: All nationalities

21 May 2025, 15:00 (BST)

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Find out more about the only Human Rights and Diplomacy Masters course in the world taught in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).

Introduction to Stirling: June

For students from: All international

2 Jun 2025, 16:00 (BST)

All Faculties

Join our International Recruitment Team to find out more about the University of Stirling, and get some advice about how to submit your application.

Autism, Human-Animal Interaction and Psychological Research Methods

For students from: All nationalities

4 Jun 2025, 15:00 (BST)

Faculty of Natural Sciences

We’re ranked 2nd in Scotland and top 10 in the UK for Psychology (National Student Survey 2022). Join our webinar to learn more about these three courses and why you should study at Stirling.

Artificial Intelligence and Big Data: June

For students from: All international

10 Jun 2025, 15:00 (BST)

Faculty of Natural Sciences

MSc Financial Technology (FinTech): June

For students from: All international

12 Jun 2025, 15:00 (BST)

Faculty of Natural Sciences

This course, developed in collaboration with global firms such as HSBC, JP Morgan, Sainsbury's Bank and MBN, prioritises your employability. You'll also get to work on exciting projects with organisations such as NatWest Group, Tesco Bank, and Qpal.

MSc Psychology (Accredited Conversion Course): June

For students from: All nationalities

17 Jun 2025, 15:00 (BST)

Faculty of Natural Sciences

Study with us and you'll have access to specialist psychology facilities, including our on-site kindergarten. Join our webinar to find out more about this course which is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

MSc Health Psychology: June

For students from: All nationalities

18 Jun 2025, 15:00 (BST)

Faculty of Natural Sciences

Study a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course and complete an observational placement in a health-related setting. Join this webinar to find out more.

Sustainable Aquaculture: June

For students from: All nationalities

19 Jun 2025, 15:00 (BST)

Faculty of Natural Sciences

We have an international reputation for our teaching, world-class research, technological innovation and consultancy in aquaculture. Find out more about our MSc Sustainable Aquaculture, MSc Aquatic Pathobiology and MSc Aquatic Veterinary Studies courses in this webinar.

Postgraduate Environmental Sciences

For students from: All nationalities

23 Jun 2025, 15:00 (BST)

Faculty of Natural Sciences

We’re proud of our history of innovation in environmental research and studies, and our high rates for student satisfaction and teaching provision. Our beautiful campus's wide range of landscapes and habitats makes it ideal for fieldwork. Join our webinar to find out more about our Environmental Sciences courses.

Virtual Undergraduate Open Day: Introduction to Stirling and student panel

For students from: All nationalities

8 Oct 2025, 10:00 (BST)

Join our Head of UK and EU Recruitment, Gemma Connell, for an engaging introduction to the University of Stirling. You’ll explore why Stirling is an exceptional place to study, live, and prepare for your future. Hear from current students about their experiences, uncover the opportunities waiting for you, and get answers to your questions.

Virtual Undergraduate Open Day: How to apply and write your personal statement

For students from: All nationalities

8 Oct 2025, 11:00 (BST)

Ali Clark, Head of Student Recruitment, will help you navigate the application process for our undergraduate courses. You’ll get expert advice on crafting a standout UCAS personal statement. For international students, Ali will also be sharing tips on how to apply through systems like the Common Application.

Virtual Undergraduate Open Day: International students

For students from: All international

8 Oct 2025, 13:00 (BST)

Meet our International Recruitment Team and learn more about undergraduate studies at the University of Stirling as an international student. Ask questions and learn about what it’s like to study with us, the application process and funding opportunities.

Virtual Undergraduate Open Day: Student support and accommodation

For students from: All nationalities

8 Oct 2025, 15:00 (BST)

Join Student Support and Accommodation teams to learn more about the support available to you during your studies and the options we offer if you would like to stay in University-managed housing. We’ll cover the wide range of student support services available, from wellbeing and academic guidance to financial advice and career support.

Virtual Undergraduate Open Day: Sport at Stirling

For students from: All nationalities

8 Oct 2025, 16:00 (BST)

David Bond, Head of Performance Sport, will talk about getting involved in sport during your time at the University of Stirling: as a performance athlete, part of a student-led team or a member of the gym. You'll also hear from our Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport to learn more about our Sports courses.

Student stories

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Camy Rosen
USA
BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology

It feels like yesterday arriving on campus, and despite hearing about the bad weather in Scotland it was a beautiful sunny day. It looked amazing! Being a campus University it’s a lot like colleges at home; it was so easy to find my footing.

Read Camy's story

Austin Wyant
USA
MSc Health Psychology

Thanks to the US-UK Fulbright Commission and the University of Stirling awarding me a Fulbright Scholarship, I was able to earn my MSc in Health Psychology in Scotland.

Read Austin's story

Christine Habeeb
USA
PhD Sport Psychology

At Stirling, I had the opportunity to extend my knowledge into a practical setting, learning how to communicate theories and models to help athletes, coaches and organisations.

Read Christine's story

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Pre-sessional English language courses

Need help improving your English? If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements, our Pre-sessional English courses can help you progress onto your degree. Delivered on campus by the University of Stirling International Study Centre, you’ll be able to access expert training and language support.

International Society

The International Society gives students from all around the world a chance to meet each other and arrange fun events, trips and socials on campus, in Stirling or in different cities across Scotland to provide a real Scottish experience.