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.
Bahrain
We usually require school leavers from Bahrain to complete a Foundation Year for entry to undergraduate study. Find out more about the University of Stirling's Foundation programmes.
We also accept applications from students who have completed one year of relevant university study.
Minimum GPA of 2.7/4 in a Bachelor's degree from Bahrain.
Egypt
We usually require school leavers from Egypt to complete a Foundation Year programme for entry to an undergraduate course. Find out more about the University of Stirling's Foundation programmes.
We also accept applications from students who have completed one year of relevant university study.
Minimum GPA of 2.5/4 or 65% in a Bachelor's degree.
Iran
Pre-University Certificate with minimum score of 17/20.
Minimum of 13/20 in a Bachelor's degree or Professional Doctorate.
Iraq
We usually require school leavers from Iraq to complete a Foundation Year programme for entry to an undergraduate course. Find out more about the University of Stirling's Foundation programmes.
We also accept applications from students who have completed one year of relevant university study.
Minimum of 70% in a Masters degree.
Jordan
We usually require school leavers from Jordan to complete a Foundation Year programme for entry to an undergraduate course. Find out more about the University of Stirling's Foundation programmes.
We also accept applications from students who have completed one year of relevant university study.
Minimum GPA of 2.5/4 in a 4-year Bachelor's degree.
Kuwait
We usually require school leavers from Kuwait to complete a Foundation Year programme for entry to an undergraduate course. Find out more about the University of Stirling's Foundation programmes.
Students with IB, A-Levels or the American High School Diploma can be considered for direct entry. Please see course pages for requirements .We also accept applications from students who have completed one year of relevant university study in Kuwait.
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.6/4.0 from a recognised university in Kuwait.
Lebanon
Baccalaureate General with minimum grade of 15/20.
Students with IB, A-Levels or the American High School Diploma can also be considered for direct entry. Please see individual course pages for requirements.
Minimum of Bachelor/Licence/Maitrise: 70% or Grade C.
Libya
We usually require school leavers from Libya to complete a Foundation Year programme for entry to an undergraduate course. Find out more about the University of Stirling's Foundation programmes.
We also accept applications from students who have completed one year of relevant university study in Libya.
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 65% or CGPA of 2.5/4.0 from a recognised university in Libya.
Oman
We usually require school leavers from Oman to complete a Foundation Year programme for entry to an undergraduate course. Find out more about the University of Stirling's Foundation programmes.
Students with IB, A-Levels or the American High School Diploma can be considered for direct entry. Please see course pages for requirements.
We also accept applications from students who have completed one year of relevant university study in Oman.
Bachelor's degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.3/4.0 from a recognised university in Oman.
Qatar
We usually require school leavers from Qatar to complete a Foundation Year programme for entry to an undergraduate course. Find out more about the University of Stirling's Foundation programmes.
We also accept applications from students who have completed one year of relevant university study.
Minimum GPA of 2.2/4.0 in a Bachelor's degree.
Saudi Arabia
We usually require school leavers from Saudi Arabia to complete a Foundation Year programme for entry to an undergraduate course. Find out more about the University of Stirling's Foundation programmes.
Students with IB, A-Levels or the American High School Diploma can be considered for direct entry. Please see course pages for requirements.
We also accept applications from students who have completed one year of relevant university study in Saudi Arabia.
Bachelor's degree with a minimum CGPA
Syria
Al Shahada Al Thanawiya with grade average of 85%.
Minimum of 60% in a Bachelor's degree.
United Arab Emirates
Minimum GPA of 2.5/4 in a Bachelor's degree.
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