Entry and English language requirements
Select your country/region below to find details of the international and English language 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 your country/region is not listed or you have specific questions about your qualifications then please email our International recruitment team at international@stir.ac.uk.
Botswana
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 an average of B in Masters Degree from a Botswanian institution.
Cameroon
Undergraduate
The University of Stirling normally requires school leavers from Cameroon to complete a Foundation Year for entry to the University. For further information regarding the University of Stirling's Foundation programmes, please visit here.
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 13/20 in the following qualifications:
Diplôme d'Ingénieur
Diplome d'Etudes Superieures de Commerce (DESC)
Gambia
Undergraduate
School leavers are required to complete a Foundation Year for entry to the University.
Applications are welcomed from students who have completed one year of university study.
Postgraduate
Minimum of Masters Degree
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.
Kenya
Undergraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum Grade B in the following qualifications:
- KACE
- COHSC
- EAACE
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 second class, lower division Bachelor degree or a minimum of 50% in a Bachelor's Degree.
Mauritius
Undergraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of BBC at A level for entry to most undergraduate programmes. Please note that some programmes may stipulate subject specific entry criteria.
Postgraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of a second class, upper division (minimum 60%) Bachelor's degree (Honours).
Nigeria
Undergraduate
High school leavers with WAEC (West Africa Examinations Council)/NECO (National Examinations Council) are not eligible for direct entry to the University and require a Foundation Year. Find out more about our Foundation and pathway options.
Students with a National Diploma (two years of post-school study) with ‘Upper Credit’ or higher (CGPA 3.0/4.0) may be eligible for direct entry to year 1 of undergraduate courses.
Students with IB, A-Levels or the American High School Diploma can be considered for direct entry. Please see individual course pages for requirements.
Postgraduate
We welcome applications from Nigerian students holding a minimum of a second class, lower division Bachelor's degree (CGPA 2.50/5.00) for entry to most of our Masters level courses.
English language requirements
Students from Nigeria are not normally required to take an IELTS test in order to study at Stirling. It is a UK visa requirement that all international students must submit some proof of the English Language ability, regardless of whether English is their first language or not, but we can usually accept a student’s WAEC English Language qualification to fulfil this requirement, provided they have achieved a C6 grade or higher. Some academic departments may request additional evidence of English-language proficiency, particularly where a WAEC qualification is more than 5 years old. Additional evidence may include proof that students have studied at a university where English is the main language of instruction. We require an official letter from your University or College.
For further advice please email international@stir.ac.uk.
South Africa
Undergraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding an average of Grade 5 across 5 subject areas within the National Senior Certificate.
Postgraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 65% in 4 year Bachelor's degree (Honours).
Tanzania
Undergraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding a Grade B in either the ACSE, COHSC or EAACE.
Postgraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of second class, lower division in Bachelor's degree.
Uganda
Undergraduate
Completion of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with average grade of B
Postgraduate
Minimum of Second class lower division or B in bachelor's degree
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.
Zambia
Undergraduate
The University of Stirling normally requires school leavers from Zambia to complete a Foundation Year for entry to the University. Please see 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 a Masters degree.
Zimbabwe
Undergraduate
The University of Stirling requires school leavers from Zimbabwe to complete a Foundation Year for entry to the University. Find out more about our Foundation and Pathway options.
Postgraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of second class, lower division Bachelor (Honours) degree.
