International students - South East Asia

Welcome to the University of Stirling in the heart of Scotland, UK. Here you will find lots of useful information for students from South East Asia 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 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.

Cambodia

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

Minimum GPA of 3.0/4 or 70% in a Masters degree from a Cambodian institution.

Indonesia

SMA/MA with GPA of 3.0 or above or ‘Baik’ rating plus IELTS. We also accept applications from students who have completed one year of relevant university study.

Sajarna degree (S1) with a GPA of 2.5/4.0 or above.

Malaysia

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with 3 subjects, and with minimum grades of BBB, or UEC with an average grade of 75% or above.

Students with the International Baccalaureate can also be considered. Please see course pages for details.

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2.5 or above from a recognised university in Malaysia.

Myanmar

We usually require school leavers from Myanmar 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 3.0/4 or 60% in a Masters degree.

Philippines

We usually require school leavers from the Philippines 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.

For courses requiring 2:1 UK Bachelor's (honours) degree;

  • A Bachelor’s degree awarded from a Centre of Excellence or a Prestigious University such as; The University of the Philippines (UP), Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), University of Santo Tomas (UST), De La Salle University (DLSU) and the University of Mindanao with a GPA of 2.8/4.0 (2/5 on a 5 point grade scale).
  • A Bachelor’s degree awarded after 2022 from a recognised University with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above.
  • A Masters degree.

For courses requiring 2:2 UK Bachelor's (honours) degree;

  • A Bachelor’s degree awarded from a Centre of Excellence or a Prestigious University such as; The University of the Philippines (UP), Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), University of Santo Tomas (UST), De La Salle University (DLSU) and the University of Mindanao with a GPA of 2.25/4.0 or above (2.5/5 on a 5 point grade scale).
  • A Bachelor’s degree awarded after 2022 from a recognised University with a GPA of 2.4/4.0 or above.
  • A Masters degree.

To waive IELTS we require evidence of a Bachelor’s degree that was both taught and examined in English within the last five years. This is typically validated through the submission of a 'medium of instruction' (MOI) letter from a recognised university, written on headed paper.

Singapore

BBB at A level for most undergraduate courses. Some courses may stipulate subject specific criteria.

Students who have studied a three year Polytechnic Diploma may be suitable for advanced entry into year 2 or 3 of a related four year undergraduate degree and subject to an assessment by academic department. Some courses are not suitable for advanced entry. In general, a GPA of 3.0 is required for consideration for Level 3 entry, a GPA 2.5 for Level 2 entry.

Minimum of a second class, lower division (four year) Bachelor's degree (Honours).

Thailand

We accept the following qualifications:

  • High School Certificate MAW 6, with an overall minimum of 70%/3.5 (Very good) and 3.0 (Good) in any subjects where there is a specific requirement.
  • International Baccalaureate - overall score of between 26 - 34 points, depending on the course you are applying to. Some courses may also have subject-specific entry criteria.

We also accept applications from students who have completed one year of relevant university study.

Applicants who do not meet these requirements must complete a Foundation programme for entry to an undergraduate course. Find out more about the University of Stirling's Foundation programmes.

GPA of 2.5 in an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree.

Vietnam

We normally require students holding Vietnamese secondary school qualifications such as the High Graduation Examination (HGE) to complete a Foundation Year programme for entry to an undergraduate course. Find out more about the University of Stirling's Foundation programmes.

6/10 in the Bang Tot Nghiep Dai Hoc or Thac si.

Scholarships

We have several excellent scholarship opportunities that are available to students from South East Asia.

Undergraduate

See more undergraduate scholarships

Postgraduate

See more postgraduate scholarships

Get in touch

University representative

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

Charlotte Richardson
International Recruitment Manager (South East Asia)
charlotte.richardson@stir.ac.uk 
+44 (0) 1786 467763

Emma Kirkland
International Recruitment Officer
Emma.Kirkland@stir.ac.uk

Events

Meet us in your country/region

The University of Stirling regularly travels to South East Asia 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 Health Psychology: February

For students from: All international

24 Feb 2025, 14:00 (GMT)

Faculty of Natural Sciences

Through teaching and practical experience, the MSc Health Psychology will give you the skills to help people deal with the psychological and emotional aspects of health and illness. Join Professor Julia Allan, course director, in this webinar to learn more about the course.

MSc Media Management: February

For students from: All nationalities

25 Feb 2025, 11:00 (GMT)

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Top 5 in Scotland for Media Studies, this course will help you develop theory and critical understanding of the digital, creative and media industries, and practical and analytical skills. Dr Errol Salamon, Course Director, will share more about what to expect from this course.

MSc Autism Research: February

For students from: All nationalities

25 Feb 2025, 14:00 (GMT)

Faculty of Natural Sciences

Our Masters in Autism Research is a unique course to give you an in-depth understanding of both psychological research methods and current topics in autism research. Join Course Director, Judith Lowes, to find out more.

MLitt Creative Writing: February

For students from: All nationalities

26 Feb 2025, 11:00 (GMT)

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Develop your writing talent in poetry, fiction, or creative non-fiction. This course is suitable for all whether you'd like to gain new creative skills or you're already established in your career. Join course director, Dr Lorna Gibb, to find out more about the course.

MSc/MA Human-Animal Interaction: February

For students from: All nationalities

26 Feb 2025, 14:00 (GMT)

Faculty of Natural Sciences

The Masters looks at human–animal interactions across a wide range of contexts – from pet owning to animal-assisted interventions, zoos, farms and conservation. Course Director, Dr Clare Andrews gives more information about this course.

MSc Environmental Management: February

For students from: All nationalities

27 Feb 2025, 14:00 (GMT)

Faculty of Natural Sciences

Our Masters degree will give you a solid grounding in the scientific principles that underpin Environmental Management. Our course allows you to specialise in an Energy, Conservation or Informatics pathway. Join this webinar to learn more from course director Professor David Copplestone.

MSc Digital Media and Communication: February

For students from: All nationalities

28 Feb 2025, 14:00 (GMT)

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Develop the core professional skills required for a career in digital media management and production. This course allows you to develop analytical, creative, and production skills with an understanding of human behaviour and communication. Join course director Professor Steven Buchanan to find out more.

International Introduction to Stirling: March

For students from: All international

3 Mar 2025, 10:00 (GMT)

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.

MSc Environmental Remote Sensing and Geospatial Sciences

For students from: All nationalities

3 Mar 2025, 14:00 (GMT)

Faculty of Natural Sciences

The course has a unique emphasis on developing and applying remote sensing solutions for understanding and monitoring structures and environmental processes on Earth and other planetary bodies. Join Course Director, Dr Evangelos Spyrakos, to find out more.

MSc Advanced Computing with AI: March

For students from: All nationalities

4 Mar 2025, 14:00 (GMT)

Faculty of Natural Sciences

Prepare for a career in advanced software development or artificial intelligence (AI) with this course. You'll learn advanced programming with an emphasis on applications of AI. Join Dr Sandy Brownlee, course director, in this webinar to find out more about the course.

MSc Mathematics and Data Science: March

For students from: All nationalities

5 Mar 2025, 14:00 (GMT)

Faculty of Natural Sciences

This course combines maths with technology from data science, data analytics and artificial intelligence. Join lecturer, Dr Anna Kirpichnikova, to find out more about our MSc Mathematics and Data Science.

MSc Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) courses

For students from: All nationalities

6 Mar 2025, 11:00 (GMT)

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Our courses draw on in-depth practice from across the TESOL sector so you'll graduate with the knowledge and practical classroom skills to be a confident teacher. Find out more from Course Director, Dr Adnan Yilmaz.

Postgraduate Aquaculture courses: March

For students from: All nationalities

6 Mar 2025, 14:00 (GMT)

Faculty of Natural Sciences

Learn in a leading institute for sustainable aquatic food production. Our Aquaculture courses explore aquatic animal biology, environmental issues, nutrition, reproduction and genetics, disease and health management. Join course director, Dr Armin Sturm, to find out more about our postgraduate Aquaculture courses.

MSc Criminology: March

For students from: All nationalities

7 Mar 2025, 14:00 (GMT)

Faculty of Social Sciences

Our Masters highlights international perspectives on criminology and criminal justice. We're ranked 1st in Scotland and top 15 in the UK for Criminology (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025). Join the course director, Dr Niall Hamilton-Smith, to find out more about our MSc Criminology.

MSc International Conflict and Cooperation: March

For students from: All nationalities

10 Mar 2025, 10:00 (GMT)

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Our MSc International Conflict and Cooperation gives you the chance to address a variety of challenges facing states and international organisations today. Find out more from Course Director, Dr Clemens Hoffman.

Gender Masters Courses: March

For students from: All nationalities

10 Mar 2025, 14:00 (GMT)

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Join Course Director, Dr Eamon McCarthy, to find out more about our MSc Gender and Diplomatic Practice and MLitt/MSc Genders and Sexualities courses.

MSc English Language and Linguistics: March

For students from: All nationalities

11 Mar 2025, 12:00 (GMT)

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Study the intricate workings of the English language, explore its central role in society and gain expert knowledge of contemporary linguistic theories. Join Course Director, Dr Bethan Benwell, to find out more.

MSc International Journalism: March

For students from: All nationalities

12 Mar 2025, 12:00 (GMT)

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

The course introduces students from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds to the theory and practice of journalism in a global context. Hear more about the course from Course Director, Dr James Morrison.

Marketing Masters degrees

For students from: All nationalities

12 Mar 2025, 14:00 (GMT)

Stirling Management School

Stirling is ranked 2nd in Scotland for Marketing (The Complete University Guide 2025). Join Course Directors Professor Rob Angell and Dr Carolyn Wilson-Nash, to find out more about our MSc Marketing Analytics, MSc Marketing and MSc Digital Marketing and Brand Management courses.

MSc Psychology of Sport: March

For students from: All nationalities

13 Mar 2025, 14:00 (GMT)

Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport

Study Sport Psychology at Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence to gain the knowledge and skills for a successful career in the sports industry and beyond. Meet Course Director, Dr Robert Morris, to find out more about our MSc Psychology of Sport degree.

MSc Heritage: March

For students from: All nationalities

14 Mar 2025, 10:00 (GMT)

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Our MSc Heritage provides you with a state-of-the-art, critically informed, interdisciplinary education in heritage. Join this webinar to hear more from Course Director, Dr Jennie Morgan.

Public Relations and Strategic Communication Masters courses

For students from: All nationalities

14 Mar 2025, 15:00 (GMT)

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Join Senior Lecturer, Dr Will Dinan, to find out more about our suite of Public Relations and Strategic Communication postgraduate courses. We're ranked Top 5 in Scotland for Communication and Media Studies (The Complete University Guide 2025).

MSc Digital Banking and Finance: April

For students from: All nationalities

1 Apr 2025, 14:00 (BST)

Stirling Management School

This Masters course gives you the knowledge and analytical skills you’ll need for a successful career in banking and finance in an increasingly digital world. Meet Course Director, Dr Michael Watts, to find out more about the course.

MSc Psychological Research Methods: April

For students from: All nationalities

3 Apr 2025, 14:00 (BST)

Faculty of Natural Sciences

Our Psychological Research Methods course combines training in psychological theory with practical research skills development. Join the webinar to hear more from the Course Director, Professor Craig Roberts.

MSc Substance Use (Online): March

For students from: All nationalities

4 Apr 2025, 11:00 (BST)

Faculty of Social Sciences

Our MSc Substance Use is ideal for current practitioners looking to develop/further their career in the field of substance use, as well as for individuals looking to build on their undergraduate studies. Join lecturer, Dr Danielle Mitchell to learn more about the course.

Postgraduate Publishing Studies courses: April

For students from: All nationalities

4 Apr 2025, 16:00 (BST)

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Join Course Director, Dr Caroline Wintersgill, and Lecturer, Dr Louisa Preston, to find out about our MLitt and MRes Publishing Studies courses led by the Stirling Centre for International Publishing and Communication - a world-leading centre for postgraduate study in publishing.

International Introduction to Stirling: April

For students from: All international

7 Apr 2025, 16:00 (BST)

All Faculties

Join our International Recruitment Team to find out more about studying at the University of Stirling. They'll also provide advice about applying to Stirling.

MSc Sport Performance Coaching: April

For students from: All nationalities

8 Apr 2025, 14:00 (BST)

Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport

Join Course Director, Stephen Macdonald to find out more about our online Masters in Sport Performance Coaching at Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence.

MSc Gerontology and Global Ageing webinar

For students from: All nationalities

11 Apr 2025, 14:00 (BST)

Faculty of Social Sciences

Find out more about the MSc Gerontology and Global Ageing course, which will give you an advanced understanding of the ageing of individuals and populations. You'll be able to take what you learn into your workplace and enhance your professional development.

MSc Dementia Studies: April 2025

For students from: All nationalities

24 Apr 2025, 14:00 (BST)

Faculty of Social Sciences

Join the longest-running provider of online postgraduate qualifications in dementia studies to learn more about this course run by a team of academic experts whose research has shaped dementia care policies worldwide.

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.

Student stories

Jewel Nguyen
Jewel Nguyen
Vietnam
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I studied MSc Data Science for Business and what I liked most was the diversity of students on the course, with students of different backgrounds, countries and ages.
Read Jewel's story
Peerapat Singlong
Peerapat Singlong
Thailand
MSc Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Studying at Stirling has helped me build my self-confidence and prepared me to be competitive in the jobs market. If I had to sum up my time studying at Stirling in three words then they’d have to be: welcoming, friendly, nature.
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Avinaash Tinesh
Avinaash Tinesh
Malaysia
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
Stirling is such a welcoming place. I have made lots of good friends during my time here and feel inspired by my lecturers, who really are passionate about what they do.
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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 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.