International students - Americas

Welcome to the University of Stirling in the heart of Scotland, UK. Here you will find lots of useful information for students from the Americas including entry and English language requirements, scholarships and funding information, and where you can meet our representatives.

If you are from the USA or Canada please go to the information page for your country.

Information for students from USA

Information for students from Canada

Entry and English language requirements

Select your country/region 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/region is not listed or you have specific questions about your qualifications then please email our International recruitment team at international@stir.ac.uk.

Brazil

Undergraduate

Completion of High School with average grades of 8.5/10

Postgraduate

Minimum of 6.5/10 or equivalent in Titulo de Bacharel / Licenciado / Professional title (4 years)

For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.

Canada

Undergraduate

We welcome applications from students holding the Canadian High School or Secondary School Diploma with an average of 75% in Grade 12.

Postgraduate

We welcome applications from students holding a minimum 2.8/4 or 70% or B in a Bachelor's (Honours) degree or a Professional Degree.

Chile

Undergraduate

The University of Stirling normally requires school leavers from Chile 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 5.0 in the Licenciaturo.

Colombia

Undergraduate

School leavers are required to complete a Foundation Year for entry to the University. Find out more about the University of Stirling's Foundation programmes.

Applications are welcomed from students who have completed one year of university study.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 6.5 in Titulo de Bacharel or Licenciado (4 years)

For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.

Ecuador

Undergraduate

The University of Stirling normally requires school leavers from Ecuador 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 6.5/10 in the Titulo de Licenciado.

Mexico

Undergraduate

We require school leavers to complete a Foundation Year for entry to the University. Find out more about the University of Stirling's Foundation programmes. We also welcome applications from students who have completed one year of university study.

Alternative Qualifications:

The University accepts a variety of qualifications for entry to undergraduate study, such as:

International Baccalaureate

GCE A Levels

American High School Diploma/ SATs/ APs

Postgraduate

We welcome applications from students holding a minimum of 8.0/10 in the Licentiatura/Licenciado for most of our Masters level courses.

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.

Peru

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 13/20 in Grado Academico de Bachiller or Titulo de Licenciado or Titulo (Professional) de (subject area)

For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.

USA

Undergraduate

The University of Stirling welcomes applications on the Common Application as well as UK UCAS application and our Direct Application form available on our website.

We recognise that many standardised tests within the USA have been cancelled due to COVID-19. Under the current circumstances and to support our applicants from the USA, we will be test-optional for entry to the 2023/2024 academic year until further notice. If you have been unable to book or complete any standardised tests, we will undertake a comprehensive review and selection process to evaluate applications. This will include reviewing your high school transcript, personal statement and reference letter. The University of Stirling still welcomes applications with any test scores you have already received as well as an indication of any tests you still intend to complete. In some circumstances we may ask you to provide further information to assist us in the admissions process.

Once you have submitted your application, please let the International Recruitment Manager (Americas) or the admissions team know if you are unable to take a standardised test or if you have any questions about our entry requirements.

American High School Diploma:

We normally require US applicants to hold a combination of the following qualifications for entry; as a minimum, applicants must hold an accredited high school diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale, minimum B average), and one letter of reference. If submitting test scores, we ask for any of the following:

ACT composite score of 26 or above (with no individual section below 24)
SAT - Post March 2016: Score 1200
Two AP tests at grade 3 or above (taken in junior or senior year of high school)
Two SAT II subject tests with 550-600 in each

School Codes:

College Board/SAT/AP: 9003

ACT: 5513

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 a relevant Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.7 for entry to most of our Masters level courses.

Uruguay

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 of 6.5 in Titulo de (subject area) or Titulo de Licenciado.

Venezuela

Undergraduate

School leavers are required to complete a Foundation Year for entry to the University. Find out more about the University's Foundation programmes. Applications are welcomed from students who have completed one year of university study.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 15/20 or 6/10 in Licenciatura or Titulo de (subject area)

For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.

Scholarships

We have several excellent scholarship opportunities that are available to students from The Americas.

Undergraduate

See more undergraduate scholarships

Postgraduate

See more postgraduate scholarships

Get in touch

University representative

Get in touch with our international recruitment team for any questions you have about studying at Stirling:

Jason Via
International Recruitment Manager (Americas)
jason.via@stir.ac.uk
+44 (0) 1786 466019

Agents

We work with the following approved representatives in the Americas who can help you apply and enrol on your chosen course. Some agents may charge for provision of services so please check this directly with the agent.

Brazil

Studee

Canada

Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay

Mexico

USA

Chat to our students

No one knows more about life at Stirling than our students! Whether you’re thinking about coming to university or are starting at Stirling you can chat to one of our friendly buddies about any aspects of student life such as accommodation, nightlife, the best places to eat and drink, and what’s on in Stirling.

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Events

Meet us in your country/region

The University of Stirling regularly travels to The Americas attending recruitment events, and visiting schools and colleges. Forthcoming trips are listed below. If there are no trips scheduled to take place, please contact us for more information.

Webinars

Join one of our webinars or live chats for to find out more about studying at the University of Stirling.

Student stories

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Camy Rosen
USA
BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology

It feels like yesterday arriving on campus, and despite hearing about the bad weather in Scotland it was a beautiful sunny day. It looked amazing! Being a campus University it’s a lot like colleges at home; it was so easy to find my footing and know where everybody is.

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Carolina Marin Cadavid
Colombia
MRes Business and Management

Professors who teach this course have a vast expertise, and the University offers classes in different research software. Thus, I learned qualitative and quantitative research methods, applying technology in order to improve the quality of the research.

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Claudia Salgado
Canada
MSc Dementia Studies

The Masters degree only helped me realise how much more there is to know and discover. Through technology, great professors and tutors, group discussions and challenging assignments, I was able to discover a whole new world of knowledge.

Read Claudia's story

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Pre-sessional English language courses

Need help improving your English? If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements, our Pre-sessional English courses can help you progress onto your degree. Delivered on campus by INTO University of Stirling, you’ll be able to access expert training and language support.

International Society

The International Society gives students from all around the world a chance to meet each other and arrange fun events, trips and socials on campus, in Stirling or in different cities across Scotland to provide a real Scottish experience.