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
Undergraduate
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 3.0/4 or 70% in a Masters degree from a Cambodian institution.
Indonesia
Undergraduate
Direct Entry to 1st Year: Successful completion of SMA/MA with GPA of 3.0 or above or ‘Baik’ rating plus IELTS
We also welcome applications from students who have completed one year of relevant university study.
Postgraduate
The Sajarna degree (S1) is considered equivalent to a UK Bachelor's degree. We welcome applications from students holding a GPA of 2.5/4.0 or above.
Malaysia
Undergraduate
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
We welcome applications from students holding the STPM with 3 subjects, and with minimum grades of BBB, or UEC with an average grade of 75% or above.
International Baccalaureate
We consider the full diploma with overall points between 26 - 34 depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain subjects for some courses.
Postgraduate
We welcome applications from students holding Bachelor’s degrees with a minimum of 2.5 or
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.
Myanmar
Undergraduate
The University of Stirling normally requires school leavers from Myanmar to complete a Foundation Year for entry to the University. For further 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 3.0/4 or 60% in a Masters degree.
Phillipines
Undergraduate
The University of Stirling normally requires school leavers from the Phillippines 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 3.0/4 or equivalent in Masters degree.
Singapore
Undergraduate
We welcome applications from students holding a 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.
Postgraduate
We welcome applications from students holding a minimum of a second class, lower division (four year) Bachelor's degree (Honours).
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.
Thailand
Undergraduate
Direct Entry to 1st Year: Successful completion of 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; OR successful completion of year 1 from a recognised University.
International Baccalaureate
We welcome applications from students studying towards the full International Baccalaureate diploma. Normally, applicants are required to obtain an overall score of between 26 - 34 points, depending on the programme they're applying to. Certain subjects may be stipulated dependent on the course being applied to.
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
We welcome applications from students holding a GPA of 2.5 in their undergraduate Bachelor’s
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.
We can also accept BALEAP accredited pre-sessional programmes provided by Heriot-Watt University (taught in Edinburgh and Bangkok). Further information on grading can be found on our English Language waiver pages for undergraduates and postgraduates.
For further advice please email international@stir.ac.uk.
Vietnam
Undergraduate
High Graduation Examination (HGE)
We normally require students holding Vietnamese secondary school qualifications to complete an appropriate Foundation programme. Find out more about our Foundation and pathway programmes.
International Baccalaureate
We welcome applications from students studying towards the full International Baccalaureate diploma. Normally, applicants are required to obtain an overall score of between 26 - 34 points, depending on the course they're applying to. Certain subjects may be stipulated dependent on the course being applied to.
Postgraduate
We welcome applications from students holding 6/10 in the Bang Tot Nghiep Dai Hoc or Thac si, for
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.
