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
Undergraduate
The University of Stirling normally requires school leavers from Bahrain 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.
Please contact admissions@stir.ac.uk with any queries you may have.
Postgraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum GPA of 2.7/4 in a Bachelor's degree from Bahrain.
Egypt
Undergraduate
The University of Stirling normally requires school leavers from Egypt 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.
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 2.5/4 or 65% in a Bachelor degree.
Iran
Undergraduate
The University welcomes applications from students who have completed the Pre-University Certificate with minimum score of 17/20.
Postgraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 13/20 in a Bachelor's degree or Professional Doctorate.
Iraq
Undergraduate
The University of Stirling normally requires school leavers from Iraq 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.
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 70% in Masters degree.
Jordan
Undergraduate
The University of Stirling normally requires school leavers from Jordan to complete a Foundation Year for entry to the University. See more information regarding the University of Stirling's Foundation programmes.
Additionally, the University will welcome applications from students who have completed one year of relevant university study.
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 2.5/4 in a 4 year Bachelor degree.
Kuwait
Undergraduate
Direct Entry to 1st Year:
We require school leavers to complete a Foundation Year for entry to the University. Find out more about our Foundation and pathway options.
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 Kuwait.
Postgraduate
We welcome applications from students holding Bachelor’s degrees with a minimum CGPA of 2.6/4.0 from a recognised university in Kuwait.
Lebanon
Undergraduate
Successful completion of 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.
Postgraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum Bachelor/Licence/Maitrise: 70% or Grade C.
Libya
Undergraduate
Direct Entry to 1st Year:
We require school leavers 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 Libya.
Postgraduate
We welcome applications from students holding Bachelor's degrees with a minimum of 65% or CGPA of 2.5/4.0 from a recognised university in Libya.
Oman
Undergraduate
Direct Entry to 1st Year:
We require school leavers to complete a Foundation Year for entry to the University. Find out more about our Foundation and pathway options.
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 Oman.
Postgraduate
We welcome applications from students holding Bachelors degrees with a minimum CGPA of 2.3/4.0 from a recognised University in Oman.
Qatar
Undergraduate
The University of Stirling normally requires school leavers from Qatar 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.
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 2.2/4.0 in a Bachelor's degree.
Saudi Arabia
Undergraduate
Direct Entry to 1st Year:
We require school leavers to complete a Foundation Year for entry to the University. Find out more about our pathway options.
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 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Postgraduate
We welcome applications from students holding Bachelor's degrees with a minimum CGPA
Syria
Undergraduate
Successful completion of Al Shahada Al Thanawiya with grade average of 85%
Postgraduate
Minimum of 60% in bachelor's degree
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.
United Arab Emirates
Undergraduate
High School leavers with the Tawjihiyya are not eligible for direct entry and require a Foundation Year. Find out more about our Foundation and Pathway options.
Students with IB, A-Levels, the American High School Diploma or Indian CBSE can also be considered for direct entry. Please see individual course pages for requirements.
Postgraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum GPA of 2.5/4 in a Bachelor's degree.
