International students - Europe

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

Entry and English language requirements

Select your country below to find details of the country-specific 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 you have taken qualifications from another country’s education system (eg. the US High School Diploma) please refer to the relevant country page for details of the entry requirement.

European Baccalaureate

The University welcomes applications from students studying towards the European Baccalaureate. Normally, applicants are required to obtain an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the programme they are applying to.

International Baccalaureate

We welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the programme. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some programmes. Further details can be found on our individual course pages.

English Language

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.

If your country is not listed or you have specific questions about your qualifications then please email cat.henderson@stir.ac.uk 

Austria

Undergraduate

  • Reifeprüfungszeugnis/Maturazeugnis with a minimum score of 2.0 (gut) in all subjects. Applicants must have a minimum score of 2.0 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - We welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course.  We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum average of 3.0 in a bachelor's degree or Fachhochschuldiplom/Diplom (FH).

For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.

Belgium

Undergraduate

The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 70% or 7.0 of 10 (overall) in the following qualifications:

  • Certificate d'Enseignement Secondaire Superieur
  • Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs
  • Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts

Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

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 12/20 or 60% in the following qualifications:

  • Licence
  • Licentiaat
  • Bachelors degree

For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Undergraduate

  • Matura with an average 4.0/5.0. Applicants must have a minimum score of 4.0 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.

Bulgaria

Undergraduate

Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with 5 in all school leaving and state maturity examinations and 5 in all final year subjects. Applicants must have a minimum score of 5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 4/6 in a bachelor's degree or Professional bachelor's degree.

For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.

Croatia

Undergraduate

  • Svjedodžba o Maturi/Državna Matura with an average at grade 3 or above. Applicants must have a minimum score of 4 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 3.0/5 in Diploma Visokog Obrazovanja or Baccalaureus/Baccalaurea.

For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.

Cyprus

Undergraduate

Cypriot Apolytirion

The University welcomes applications from students holding an overall score of 17.5 in the Cypriot Apolytirion. Applicants must have a minimum score of 18 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

 

Postgraduate

The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum GPA of 6.5 in the Ptychion for most Master level courses.

Czech Republic

Undergraduate

  • Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce (Maturita) with an overall grade 2.5 (2,2,3,3) or better. Applicants must have a minimum score of 3 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 2 in Bakalar.

For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.

Denmark

Undergraduate

Studentereksamen

The University welcomes applications from students holding an average score of 7 in the Studentereksamen/HF depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 7 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Candidatus Philosophiae

The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 4 in their undergraduate degree programme.

Estonia

Undergraduate

  • Gumnaasiumi Lõputunnistus and Riigieksamitunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate with the State Examination Certificate) with 4 overall and 70% average in three State Examinations. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 3 or C or 70% in Bachelor Degree or Professional or Specialist Higher Education Diploma.

For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.

Finland

Undergraduate

  • Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen (Matriculation Examination) with M (Grade 5) in all subjects. Applicants must have a minimum score of M (Grade 5) in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 1.5/3 or 3/5 in Kandidat or Kandidaatti.

For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.

France

Undergraduate

  • The University welcomes applications from students holding an overall score of 12 in the French Baccalaureate/OIB/BFI. Applicants must have a minimum score of 12 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
    International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

The University welcomes applications from students holding 11 in the Licence for most Master level courses.

Should you hold any other qualifications, such as the Diplome d'Ingenieur, please contact postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk for further information on the grades required for entry.

Georgia

Undergraduate

The University of Stirling normally requires school leavers from Georgia 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.

We can also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

For more details please contact Admissions and Access at admissions@stir.ac.uk or +44 (0) 1786 467044.

Postgraduate

The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 75% in a Bachelor's degree or Specialist Diploma.

Germany

Undergraduate

The University welcomes applications from students holding a score of a minimum 2.2 in the German Abitur depending on the programme being applied for. Applicants must have a minimum score of 12 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 2.8 in the Diploma/Staatsprufung for entry to most Master level courses.

Greece

Undergraduate

Apolytirion

The University welcomes applications from students holding an overall score of 17.5 in the Apolytirion of Geniko Lykeio for entry to most undergraduate courses. Applicants must have a minimum score of 17.5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

For entry to most Masters courses the University welcomes applications from students holding:

  • a minimum of 6.0/10 in the Pytchion from an AEI
    or
  • a minimum of 6.5/10 in the Pytchion from a TEI.

 

Hungary

Undergraduate

  • Erettségi Vizsga with an average at grade 3.5. Applicants must have a minimum score of 4 in the advanced exam of any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 3.0 in Egyetemi Oklevel (Diploma).

For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.

Iceland

Undergraduate

The University welcomes applications from students who score 6.5 or better in the Stúdentspróf. Applicants must have a minimum score of 6.5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

The University welcomes applications from students with a minimum of 6.5 in a Baccalaureatus (Bachelor degree). 

Italy

Undergraduate

  • The University welcomes applications from students holding the Diploma di Esame di Stato with an overall score of 75/100. Applicants must have a minimum score of 8/10 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of score of 90/110 in the following qualifications:

  • Diploma di Laurea;
  • Diploma Accademico di Primo Livello;
  • Diploma di Mediatore Linguistico;
  • Licenza di Accademia di Belle Arti.

 

Latvia

Undergraduate

  • Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību with an average grade 7.5 overall. Applicants must have a minimum score of 80% in a state exam in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or +44 (0) 1786 466655.

Lithuania

Undergraduate

  • Brandos Atestatas with an average grade 7.5 overall. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in a state exam in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 7/10 in bachelor's degree.

For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or +44 (0) 1786 466655.

Luxembourg

Undergraduate

  • Diplome de fin d'etudes secondaires with overall mark of 42 (Bien). Applicants must have a minimum score of 42 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
    International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or +44 (0) 1786 466655.

Malta

Undergraduate

  • Matriculation Certificate achieve grades BC at Advanced Level and BCC at Intermediate Level. Applicants must have a minimum score of B at advanced level in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or +44 (0) 1786 466655.

Netherlands

Undergraduate

  • The University welcomes applications from students holding an average grade of 6.8 in the Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) or 6.8 in a relevant subject in the MBO Level 4 Middenkaderopleiding (MBO-4). Applicants must have a minimum score of 7.0 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 6/10 in a Bachelor's degree or Doctoraal.

Norway

Undergraduate

  • The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 3.5 in the Norwegian Vitnemal for entry to most undergraduate courses. Applicants must have a minimum score of 4 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

For entry to our postgraduate courses the following qualifications are equivalent to a UK bachelor's degree:

  • Bachelor degree (courses after 2003) – we would accept 2.8 or higher
  • Candidatus Magisterii (courses before 2002)
  • Sivilingeniør (siv.Ing. Engineering) - minimum of grade C
  • Siviløkonom (siv. øk - Economics) - minimum of grade C

Poland

Undergraduate

Matura

The University welcomes applications from Polish applicants holding an average score in the Matura of at least 70%, with 3 subjects at an Advanced Level. Applicants must have a minimum score of 75% at Advanced Level in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 4 (or Grade C) in the Licencjat for entry to most Masters courses.

Portugal

Undergraduate

  • The University welcomes applications from students holding an average Grade 16 in the Diploma/Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação. Applicants must have a minimum score of 17 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 14/20 in the Licenciado or Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados (DESE).

Republic of Ireland

Undergraduate

Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level)

The University requires applicants holding the Irish Leaving Certificate to have up to five subjects at Honour Levels at grades H2 or H3 depending on the programme of study. Applicants must have a minimum score of H2 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of a lower second class bachelors degree for entry to most Master-level programmes.

Romania

Undergraduate

  • Diploma de Bacalaureat with 7.8 overall. Applicants must have a minimum score of 8 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 7.5 in Diploma de Licenta.

For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.

Russia

Undergraduate

The University of Stirling normally requires school leavers from Russia 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.

We also accept:

  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

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 GPA of 3/5 in a Bachelor's Degree or Specialist Diploma.

Serbia

Undergraduate

  • Matura, with an average 4.0/5.0. Applicants must have a minimum score of 4.0 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

     

Postgraduate

Minimum of 7.5/10 in Diplomirani or bachelor's.

For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or +44 (0) 1786 466655.

Slovakia

Undergraduate

  • Vysvedčenie o Maturitnej Skúške/Maturita at grade 2.0 overall. Applicants must have a minimum score of 2 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 2.0/4 or Good in Bakalar.

For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or +44 (0) 1786 466655.

Slovenia

Undergraduate

  • Matura at grade 3.5 or above overall. Applicants must have a minimum score of 4 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 7/10 in University degree or Diplomant or Diplomirani.

For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or +44 (0) 1786 466655.

Spain

Undergraduate

  • The University welcomes applications from students holding an average score of 7 in the Titulo de Bachiller. Applicants must have a minimum score of 8 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
    International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 6/10 (old system) or 1.5/4 (new system) in Licenciado or Titulo de Grado.

Sweden

Undergraduate

Högskoleförberedande Examen/Slutbetyg från gymnasieskola

The University welcomes applications from students holding the Högskoleförberedande Examen/Slutbetyg från gymnasieskola with E in all subjects and C in 5 final year subjects. Applicants must have a minimum score of B in final year in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum grade of Godkand in the Kandidatexamen, for entry to most Master level courses.

Switzerland

Undergraduate

Swiss Maturity Exam

Certificat de Maturité Federale / Maturitätszeugnis/ Attestato Di Maturità at grade 4.5. Applicants must have a minimum score of 5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Diplom/Staatsdiplom

The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 4/6 in the Diplom/Staatsdiplom for entry to most Master level programmes.

Licence

The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 6/10 in the Licence for entry to most Master level programmes.

Diplôme d'Etat

The University welcomes applications from students holding a Gut in the Diplôme d'Etat for entry to most Master level programmes.

Turkey

Undergraduate

Direct Entry to 1st Year:

We welcome applications from students with the Devlet Lise Diplomasi. Students should have achieved a minimum of 80% overall in Grade 12, with 80% in relevant subjects.

Students with IB, A-Levels or the American High School Diploma can be considered for direct entry. Please see individual course pages for requirements.

We also welcome applications from students who have completed one year of university study in Turkey.

Postgraduate

We welcome applications from students holding Bachelor's degrees with a minimum of CGPA of 2.7/4.0 from a recognised university in Turkey.

Ukraine

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.

We also accept the International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the programme. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some programmes. Further details can be found on our individual course pages.

Postgraduate

For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.

Scholarships

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

Undergraduate

See more undergraduate scholarships

Postgraduate

See more postgraduate scholarships

Information for students from the Republic of Ireland

Students from the Republic of Ireland who are ordinarily resident in Ireland will be classed as ‘RUK’ for fee status purposes, and are eligible for the same tuition fees and scholarships as students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland:

Get in touch

University representative

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

Catriona Henderson
Student Recruitment Manager (Europe)
cat.henderson@stir.ac.uk
+44 7803 495517

Emily Flynn-McCabe
Student Recruitment Officer (Europe)
emily.flynn-mccabe@stir.ac.uk
+44 7584 186 361

If you are from Türkiye please contact:

Mrs Ciorstan MacGregor-Crame
International Recruitment Manager
c.macgregor@stir.ac.uk
+44 1786 466646

Agents

We have a network of agents and representatives in Europe. You can contact any of our agents and apply to study with us through them. Some agents may charge for provision of services so please check this directly with the agent.

Cyprus

Americanos TCS Educational Consultants

Dr Adonis Americanos, Managing Director
info@tcs.com.cy
+357 22669779

Americanos TCS Educational Consultants is a modern educational centre founded in 1998, located in the centre of Nicosia. TCS is registered and authorized by UCAS, providing advice, guidance and other practical services for undergraduate and postgraduate studies abroad. TCS, with qualified and well-trained staff, is offering advice to high school, college and other higher educational institutions graduate students, who wish to go abroad for studies. Their goal is to provide assistance to all young people who are concerned about choosing the appropriate field of study and their future career.

Germany

IEC – International Education for Global Minds

Benjamin Quaiser – Managing Director
info@ieconline.de
+49 30 403 610 400

IEC is a leading university representative and educational consultant, recruiting students from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Hungary for universities abroad. IEC started its operations in Germany in 2001 in Berlin.

College Contact

Alexandra Michel, Managing Partner
amichel@college-contact.com
+49 69 907 2007 50

College Contact was founded in 1997 and has since then been counselling and recruiting German, Austrian and Swiss students planning to study abroad for their entire degree or part thereof. To date, they have successfully placed close to 20.000 high school graduates and university students with their partner universities and colleges.

Greece

Americanos TCS Educational Consultants

Dr Adonis Americanos, Managing Director
info@tcs.com.cy
+357 22669779

Americanos TCS Educational Consultants is a modern educational centre founded in 1998, located in the centre of Nicosia. TCS is registered and authorized by UCAS, providing advice, guidance and other practical services for undergraduate and postgraduate studies abroad. TCS, with qualified and well-trained staff, is offering advice to high school, college and other higher educational institutions graduate students, who wish to go abroad for studies. Their goal is to provide assistance to all young people who are concerned about choosing the appropriate field of study and their future career.

Bureau of Counselling in Education & Services - CES

Alexia Ghinou – Managing Director
info@ces.com.gr
+30 210 3638897

Bureau of Counseling in Education and Services – CES has been in operation for the past 21 years. The aim of the company is:

  • to promote British and European Higher Education in Greece
  • to provide information to enquirers about the universities, student life abroad, and the different programmes of study
  • to provide education counselling and career advice to prospective students whether undergraduate or postgraduate, assisting them with the application procedure wherever possible
  • officially translate prospective students' qualifications
  • assist with the Student Loans or Bursaries
  • assist with the accommodation procedure whether within the universities or in the private sector

Bureau of Counseling in Education and Services – BCES also operate a follow up system with their students which means that they are in full communication with them until they complete their studies in the UK.

Hungary

IEC – International Education for Global Minds

Benjamin Quaiser – Managing Director
info@ieconline.de
+49 30 403 610 400

IEC is a leading university representative and educational consultant, recruiting students from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Hungary for universities abroad. IEC started its operations in Germany in 2001 in Berlin.

Italy

SI-UK Italy

rome@si-global.com
+39 339706 6538
www.studyin-uk.com/italy/

SI-UK is the leading provider of free, independent advice and support to international students applying to study in the UK. Since 2006, SI-UK has built a reputation as an industry leader, and each year SI-UK assists hundreds of thousands of international students to join UK universities.

Lithuania 

KALBA

Location: Rīga

Address: Vaļņu iela 5, LV-1050, Rīga

Telephone: +371 25638009

Email: studies@kalba.lv

Netherlands

SLAMSTOX

Location: Eindhoven

Address: SX, Torenallee 3, 5617 BA, Eindhoven, Nederland

Telephone: +31 6 19 87 32 72

Email: info@slamstox.com

Slamstox, founded in 2015, is a student-athlete company: for student-athletes, by student-athletes. They believe that your experiences as a student-athlete are extremely valuable for the rest of your life, whichever path you ultimately decide to follow. As such, they are committed to finding the best possible schools for student-athletes and guiding these students through the application process.

Norway

Across the Pond

Across the Pond is our official representative in Norway. Their team of Norwegian UK graduates would be happy to help you with your application as well as answer any questions you may have about the university, our courses and local funding from Lånekassen. Across the Pond also holds information on relevant scholarships for you, both from our university, but also other sources.

Poland

SI-UK Poland

Kemal Tatar - Country Director
Martyna Wilczyńska – Educational Counsellor
warsaw@studyin-uk.com
+48 730 75 7485

SI-UK is the leading provider of free, independent advice and support to international students applying to study in the UK. Since 2006, SI-UK has built a reputation as an industry leader, and each year SI-UK assists hundreds of thousands of international students to join UK universities. In 2021, their global offices sent over 130,000 applications to UK universities from 45,000 students in over 90 different countries. With over 73 offices in 35 countries, SI-UK is truly global in reach and increased its number of European offices by opening its branch in Poland in 2021.

Portugal

IEC

Amy Vincent, Managing Director (Portugal Operations)
portugal@iecformacion.com
+351 21 136 0323
Office Address: R. Latino Coelho 87, 1050-134 Lisboa

International Educational Consultants S.L. (IEC) is an independent education consultancy with a dual mission: to promote international education and facilitate access to higher education around the world. Since 1996 they have assisted thousands of students who come from great schools, universities and colleges from all across Spain and have recently expanded into Portugal. They delight in helping students achieve their goals of studying at universities throughout the world. They have been proud to witness their students learn, grow and forge their own paths towards exciting and successful professional careers.

Spain

IEC

Sofia Goya, Managing Director
hello@iecformacion.com
+34 91 579 22 88

International Educational Consultants S.L. (IEC) is an independent education consultancy with a dual mission: to promote international education and facilitate access to higher education around the world. Since 1996 they have assisted thousands of students who come from great schools, universities and colleges from all across Spain. They delight in helping students achieve their goals of studying at universities throughout the world. They have been proud to witness their students learn, grow and forge their own paths towards exciting and successful professional careers.

Turkey

Events

Meet us in your country/region

The University of Stirling regularly travels to Europe 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.

British Council Exhibition – Athens, Greece

18 Feb 2025 , 12:00-18:00 (GMT+2)

Athens, Greece

The British Council is the UK's international organisation for education opportunities. Attend this fair in Athens to meet with a member of our Europe Team to discuss our degrees and the student life opportunities on offer at the University of Stirling.

British Council Exhibition – Thessaloniki, Greece

19 Feb 2025 , 12:00-17:00 (GMT+2)

Thessaloniki, Greece

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities. Attend this fair in Thessaloniki to meet with a member of our Europe Team to discuss our degrees and the student life opportunities on offer at the University of Stirling.

British Council Exhibition – Nicosia, Cyprus

21 Feb 2025 , 12:00-18:00 (GMT+2)

Nicosia, Cyprus

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities. Attend this fair in Nicosia to meet with a member of our Europe Team to discuss our degrees and the student life opportunities on offer at the University of Stirling.

British Council Exhibition – Limassol, Cyprus

22 Feb 2025 , 12:00-17:00 (GMT+2)

Limassol, Cyprus

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities. Attend this fair in Limassol to meet with a member of our Europe Team to discuss our degrees and the student life opportunities on offer at the University of Stirling.

Webinars

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

Student stories

Friederike Schubert
Friederike Schubert
Germany
BSc (Hons) Psychology
I chose Stirling because it gave me the opportunity to study exactly what I wanted, and to study English to prepare me for an international world. I would not have had this amazing chance at home.
Read Friederike's story
Gregorio Rossi
Gregorio Rossi
Italy
BA (Hons) Economics and Finance
The opportunities I was offered to improve my skills and employability, such as the mentor programme and AmplifyME, really positions Stirling as peerless.
Read Gregorio's story
Asya Filipova
Asya Filipova
Bulgaria
BA (Hons) Journalism and Politics
When I looked up all the journalism-related courses across Scotland, I found Stirling’s one to be the most diverse one. It offered all sorts of modules, from writing to multimedia reporting, from advertising to sports journalism.
Read Asya's story

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 INTO University of Stirling, 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.