Taiwan
At Stirling you will find a cosmopolitan environment where 15% of our student population come from outside of the UK. Our community-led campus will help you settle into your new surroundings quickly and easily.
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate Entry
We, at the University of Stirling welcome students to our tailor-made Undergraduate Certificate foundation course. This programme replaces the 1st year of our four-year Honours degree and so leads directly to the 2nd year of an undergraduate programme. It is a rigorous and intensive course of academic subjects, study skills and English language training.
Students with international school leaving qualifications can find detailed entry requirements on the individual undergraduate programme pages.
Postgraduate Entry
We, at the University of Stirling welcome applications from students who hold a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised Taiwanese institution with an overall average of 70-80% (depending on programme). We also welcome applications from students with a 3-year Junior College Diploma plus a 2-year “top-up” programme from a recognised Taiwanese university with an overall grade of 70-80% (depending on programme).
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 , 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
Tuition fees vary according to degree programme and whether or not it is an undergraduate or postgraduate course.
Undergraduate Level
Students coming from Taiwan are considered as "Overseas Students"
Please note: 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, Freshwater Science, Nursing and Midwifery and Psychology.
For a full list of Overseas Undergraduate fees please see the Undergraduate Tuition Fees page on our website.
Please note that the fees listed here are for degree seeking undergraduate students (those students wanting to graduate from the University of Stirling). If you are looking for Study Abroad fees, please check out the Study Abroad webpage after you've read the information on this page.
Postgraduate Fees
Tuition fees are payable for all postgraduate programmes. Fees are set each year for overseas students; the level of fees varies according to the programme choice. For full and up to date information on postgraduate fees, please visit the Postgraduate Tuition Fees page on our website.
It is important to be aware that postgraduate study is a huge financial commitment so it is crucial that you start to think about funding arrangements as soon as possible (ideally up to a year before your programme starts).
Funding is notoriously competitive so don't be surprised if you have to rely on more than one source of funding as this is becoming increasingly common. 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
There is a range of awards, scholarships and bursaries for many postgraduate & undergraduate programmes. For more information on funding please check out the scholarship pages on our website.
Visa Requirements
For information about visa requirements please see our immigration information within the International section of our website.
Studying in Scotland
Undergraduate degree programmes in Scotland – and at Stirling – are typically four years (eight semesters in length). In first year you have the opportunity to take up to three subjects and maintain this breadth of study until the end of semester 3, when you start to specialise in your chosen area.
Scotland’s degree structure gives you the opportunity to try new subjects and even change the focus of your degree programme during the first two years. At Stirling, you have even greater flexibility as you are not restricted to a single department or faculty and can combine subjects from different areas, for example; Film & Media and Environmental Science, French and Psychology.
Taught full-time postgraduate master programmes are typically one full calendar year and at Stirling normally start in September. Research degrees typically take three or four years to complete.
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
Getting Here
Stirling is within one hour of both Edinburgh and Glasgow International Airports.
| KLM | Kaohsiung |
| Taipei | |
| Singapore Airlines | |
| Malaysia Airlines | |
| Cathay Pacific |
An express bus service operates from the Airport to the Haymarket Train Station inEdinburgh, from which you can take the train or bus toStirling. The train or bus takes approximately one hour. FromStirlingstation there is a bus which brings you into the University campus. The Citylink bus service fromEdinburghtoStirlingbrings you directly onto campus.
For information on Air Link www.flybybus.com
For information on train times www.thetrainline.com
For information on bus travel to Stirling www.citylink.co.uk
For information on bus travel in and around the Stirling area www.firstgroup.com
Links with Taiwan
The University is represented in many countries throughout the world by companies which offer educational counselling services, help in completing application forms and advice on matters such as visa applications. For details of such companies based in Taiwan please check our University Representatives webpages.
Visits to Taiwan
The International Office together with academic colleagues from a number of departments across the University regularly visit Taiwan. We participate in British Council Education UK Exhibitions as well as organise private in-country visits.
Contact Information
International Office
Student Recruitment and Admissions Service
University of Stirling
Stirling, FK9 4LA
Scotland, UK
Tel: + 44 (0) 1786 466801
Fax: + 44 (0) 1786 466800
Email: international@stir.ac.uk
Web: www.stir.ac.uk