India

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate Entry:

Students with good results (60-80%) in the CBSE, ISC, HSC or leading state board XII Standard exams will be considered for entry to undergraduate degree programmes.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you’ll need to demonstrate a level of English language proficiency by obtaining a pass in certain recognised tests and examinations. In addition from April 2011 the UKBA (United Kingdom Borders Agency) has set out minimum English band levels for Tier 4 visa applicants wishing to study in the UK.

We accept a variety of common language qualifications – for example either the IELTS or TOEFL:

IELTS (Academic & General Training)

Undergraduate Courses/Selected Postgraduate Courses*:
A minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skill)

Selected Postgraduate Courses
A minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (with at least 6 in each skill)

Selected Postgraduate Courses
A minimum score of 6.5 (with at least 6 in each skill)

TOEFL

Undergraduate Courses/Selected Postgraduate Courses*
Listening 21, Reading 22, Speaking 23, Writing 21

Selected Postgraduate Courses
Listening 23, Reading 23, Speaking 23, Writing 23

*Please note higher overall and band scores may be required depending on your programme of study, so always check your specific programme requirements.

We also accept a number of other SELT test equivalent scores.

• Prospective undergraduate and postgraduate level students should view the English Language Qualifications List, to review the current approved list. 
• Prospective postgraduate students should also check the specific levels required for their chosen programme by checking the postgraduate programme listings as appropriate.

Fees

Undergraduate Level

For a full list of fees relating to undergraduate degrees please see the Undergraduate Tuition Fees page on our website.  If you are looking for Study Abroad fees, please check out the Study Abroad webpage.

Please note that a higher rate applies to the following subject areas which are not class-room based: Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, Biological Sciences, Computing Science, Environmental Sciences, Nursing and Psychology.

Postgraduate Level

For a full list of fees relating to postgraduate degrees, please visit the Postgraduate Tuition Fees page on our website.

Funding for postgraduate study is competitive and often students rely on more than one source of funding/ income.  Please see the Funding/ Scholarships section below for further information.

Cost of Living

The three types of living costs you'll need to consider when coming to Stirling are:

• tuition fees
• accommodation
• day-to-day living expenses (food, travel, socialising, etc)

One of the best reasons to come to the University of Stirling is the overall cost of living. Stirling boasts some of the lowest costs of living in Scotland and the UK. Living in Stirling is much cheaper than living in Glasgow, Edinburgh or London!

Living costs for full-time students include:

• accommodation - this is likely to be your single biggest expense, however we do offer accommodation at various prices starting from around £250 a month.
• food
• living off campus: household bills - gas, electricity, water rates, phone, TV license, contents insurance (some of these will be covered by your rent if you live in halls)
• clothes
• travel
• socialising
• leisure and sport
• study costs - such as books, materials and field trips for your course

University can be costly, but here at the University of Stirling you can enjoy student life without the high costs of living in a big city. Remember, Glasgow and Edinburgh are just 30-45 minutes away!

UCAS offers a great way for students to budget the costs of living for university students with a Budget Calculator.

Funding/Scholarships

Below is information relating to scholarships specifically available to Indian students coming to study in Scotland.

Saltire Scholarships

The University of Stirling invites international students from India to apply for a Saltire Scholarship worth £2000.

Students from these countries may apply for the scholarship to pay towards the tuition fees of a one year masters degree in any subject at the University.

To be eligible to apply for the Saltire Scholarship, students must hold either a conditional offer letter or an unconditional offer letter from the University.

For more information on how to apply for the Saltire Scholarship, please click here. 

British Council Jubilee Scholarships

British Council and the UK Government are offering scholarships for young Indian students to pursue a one year Masters programme in Management, Manufacturing, Science and Technology in a recognised UK institution and follow it up with a month-long internship programme in the UK. 

Each award will cover:

• University tuition fee
• Living expenses for the duration of the scholarship (for a maximum of 12 months) and a one month internship in the UK
• Return airfare
• UK visa
  

There is a range of awards, scholarships and bursaries available at the University of Stirling for many undergraduate & postgraduate programmes. For more information on these funding opportunities, please check out our scholarship webpages.

Visa Requirements

For information about visa requirements please see our immigration information within the International section of our website.

Studying in Scotland

Scotland’s undergraduate degree structure gives you the opportunity to try new subjects and even change the focus of your degree programme during your first two years of study. At Stirling, you have even greater flexibility as you are not restricted to a single department or School and can combine subjects from different areas, for example; Film & Media and Environmental Science, French and Psychology.

Undergraduate degree programmes at Stirling are typically four years (eight semesters) long.  This is to allow you to mature into your study and gain excellent skills and gain a breadth of knowledge.  While you can graduate with a General degree after three years of study, most students continue on to a fourth year of study to complete an Honours degree. 

Typically, you will have the opportunity to take up to three subjects in your first year and maintain this breadth of study until the end of semester 3, when you will start to specialise in your chosen area of study. During your fourth year of study, you will undertake specialised work within your chosen subject(s).  At Stirling, the academic year normally starts in September of each year and you can find information about semester dates here.

POSTGRADUATE STUDY

Taught full-time postgraduate master programmes are typically one full calendar year long and at Stirling normally start in September.  There are a number of different types of master programmes available, namely: MRES, MBA, MEdu, MLitt, MSc, MA.  You can find full details of the differences in these programmes here.

RESEARCH STUDY

Research postgraduate degrees typically take three or four years to complete.  Initially, most research students will undertake a period of supervision and training of not more than 10 months for full-time students or 15 months for part-time students. During this period candidates for research degrees will be registered as research students of the University. Progress will be monitored and at the end of the initial period the appropriate school will decide apon the appropriate progression route.

Living in Stirling

Busy, confident and fun, Stirling is one of the most attractive places to live in the UK, capturing the historic and contemporary in a unique atmosphere.

The City of Stirling is just two miles from campus - less than 10 minutes by bus. This makes Stirling big enough to offer a full ‘city experience’: shopping, café culture, performing arts and nightlife. Yet it’s still compact enough to retain a warm community feel – and make it easy for you to get around and settle in.

Stirling combines the charm of an historic destination with the buzz of a contemporary city. There’s truly something for everyone, much of it aimed directly at students. You’ll soon learn that Stirling is linked to two of Scotland’s historic heroes: William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. Along with a dramatic medieval castle, these give it a magical aura.

The University of Stirling campus hosts a range of facilities for students. All facilities are a short walk from each other. Facilities include:

• the University Library
• 24-hour computer labs
• 2,000 residential places on-campus and over 800 residential places off-campus
• the MacRobert arts centre, with theatre and cinema
• the Robbins Students' Centre with bars and nightclub
• a shopping precinct, with bank, travel agent, pharmacy and supermarket, book shop and newsagent
• extensive indoor and outdoor sports facilities
• a 50-metre swimming pool
• a nine-hole golf course and driving range
• a publicly accessible Art Collection
• various cafés and restaurants

Accommodation is guaranteed to all our first year students. International students (non-EU) are guaranteed accommodation each year.

There is a range of postgraduate accommodation on offer, a short walk from the campus. The Residential Services Office is also able to help you find private accommodation in the area with regularly updated lists of available rental properties and landlords.

Exchange Programmes

Study Abroad is a period of study at the University of Stirling, outside of India, during which you are enrolled in regular undergraduate degree courses and integrated into the student body and Scottish culture. Indian students have the choice to study abroad here for either one semester, one academic year or over the summer. All of these options are available to you.

Students have the option of applying direct or through one of our many programme providers.

As a Study Abroad or International Summer School student, you can tailor your learning according to your academic background and experience. We have a diverse and dynamic range of course modules for you to choose from and everything counts as credit at your home institution. We support students at all levels of undergraduate study.

Further information on studying abroad, exchange programs and the international summer school can be found on the Study Abroad website, and if you have any further questions – please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us: study-abroad@stir.ac.uk

Getting Here

Stirling is within one hour of both Edinburgh and Glasgow International Airports.

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International & Postgraduate Recruitment Team

Student Recruitment & Admissions Service
University of Stirling
Stirling
FK9 4LA
Scotland
UK 

Telephone:         + 44 (0) 1786 467046
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