Entry and English language requirements
Select your country 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 is not listed or you have specific questions about your qualifications then please email our International recruitment team at international@stir.ac.uk.
China
Undergraduate
Direct entry to Year 1
- 3-year Chinese Senior Secondary (Senior High) School Graduation Certificate with 70% overall.
- 2-year Chinese Huikao exam result 75% overall (Provinces without Huikao exams, students can apply with 75% overall from 6 modules).
Chinese Gaokao with a score of:
- 420 of 750 Majority of China
- 370 of 660 Shanghai
- 504 of 900 Hainan
Other qualifications:
Foundation qualification from pathway providers or universities will be considered for Year 1 entry.
Find out more about our pathway options.
Direct entry to Year 2
Chinese Gaokao with a score of:
- 495 of 750 Majority of China
- 435 of 660 Shanghai
- 594 of 900 Hainan
Foundation qualification from pathway providers or universities will be considered for Year 2 entry.
Postgraduate
- Graduating with a minimum of 65% in a four year Bachelor’s degree from a 211 or 985 university.
- Graduating with a minimum of 70% in a four year Bachelor’s degree from other universities.
Applicants who hold China diploma with relevant work experience, or China adult/self-taught undergraduate qualification will be also considered for direct entry.
Hong Kong (SAR)
Undergraduate
Holders of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or A - Levels obtained locally, will be considered for direct admission to Undergraduate Degree courses for both Year 1 and Year 2 entry.
Completed Hong Kong Higher Diplomas and Hong Kong Associate Degrees with a GPA of 2.9-3.3 may also be acceptable for Year 2 entry. Contact our Admissions team for course specific entry
Direct Entry to Undergraduate courses from HKDSE
Year 1 Entry
A-Level BBB-BBC equivalent courses
3-3-3 in three subjects from core or elective subjects
Year 2 Entry
Year 1 ABB equivalent courses (Law for example)
4-3-3 in three subjects from core or elective subjects
- Where specific A-Levels are required for any course, an elective in that subject will be required from HKDSE category A electives.
- We do not accept Integrated / Combined Science electives for degrees that require a full A-level subject in that area (Biology for example).
Where A-level Maths is required for any course, you will need to take Extended Mathematics. We accept both M1: Calculus and Statistics and M2: Algebra and Calculus.
Postgraduate
We welcome applications from applicants holding a minimum grade of a 2.2 equivalent (2.3 GPA,
English language requirements
We also accept HKDSE English in place of IELTS, below are the required grades.
IELTS: 6.0 with 5.5 in each skill
HKDSE: Overall 3 with a minimum 3 in each skill
IELTS: 7.0 with 6.5 in each skill
HKDSE: Overall 4 with a minimum 4 in each skill
Please also check the specific grades required for your chosen course by checking our individual course pages.
Submission of IELTS and other recognised English language tests may be waived on a case by case basis, if the medium of instruction at previous study was in English and within the last five years.
For further advice please email international@stir.ac.uk.
Japan
Undergraduate
Direct entry to 1st Year:
We require school leavers with a kōtōgakkō Sotsugyoshomeisho to complete a Foundation Year for entry to the University. Find out more about our Foundation and pathway options.
We also welcome applications from students who have completed one year of university study in Japan.
Postgraduate
Minimum of 65% or Grade C or GPA 2.0/4.0 in a Bachelor's degree.
Macau
Undergraduate
Successful completion of Form 6 with average grade of 75%
Postgraduate
Minimum GPA of 2.7 in bachelor's degree or Licenciatura
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.
South Korea
Undergraduate
The University welcomes applications from students who have achieved a Grade 4 or above in the Korean High School Diploma.
Postgraduate
The University welcomes applications from students who have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.7/4.3 or 3.0/4.5 in a Bachelor degree.
Taiwan
Undergraduate
Direct Entry to 1st Year: Successful completion of Senior High School Diploma with a minimum 75% overall.
Applicants who do not meet these requirements must complete a Foundation programme for entry to the University. Find out more about our Foundation and pathway programmes.
Postgraduate
Graduating with a minimum of 65% in a four year Bachelor's degree.
English language requirements
Submission of IELTS and other recognised English language tests may be waived on a case by case basis, if the medium of instruction at previous study was in English and within the last five years. We require an official letter from your university or college. This waiver does not apply for courses that require higher than an IELTS 6.0.
For further advice please email international@stir.ac.uk.