International students - USA

American High School Diploma

We usually 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.  We will be test-optional for entry to the 2024/2025 academic year until further notice.  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

For the full diploma, the overall points requirement depends on the course you are applying for.  For some courses you will need certain HL subjects.  Full details are on our course pages.  Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject required for the course.

We also accept the IB Career related programme (IBCP) with qualifications equivalent to at least 3 A-Levels.  Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject required for the course, or a suitable BTEC where appropriate. We can also consider applicants taking a combination of IB certificates and other qualifications, such as A-Levels, BTECs, or APs.  Please contact admissions@stir.ac.uk for further guidance.

Transfer from a US college, university, or community college

We welcome applications from students who have completed one or more years of study at a college, university, or community college in the USA and wish to finish their degree with the University of Stirling. Transfer pathways are possible but may vary for Year 3 entry and Year 2 entry of a four-year degree if degree-specific requirements are met for your intended degree of study. Transfer applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis with some general guidelines. Please consult the guidelines below.

To discuss your transfer options, please get in touch with our staff by completing the transfer interest form. Upon uploading your current transcript in the form below, our staff can offer recommendations of pathways.

Transfer into Year 3

For students who have completed at least 2 years of study at a US university, college, or community college

Entry requirements:

• 3.0 cumulative unweighted GPA.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited community college in relevant subject OR minimum 48 credits completed at an accredited US university or college.
• Completed US credits must include equivalent classes for all required subject modules from Year 1 and 2 of intended degree. You will find the list of required modules on each degree page. University of Stirling Course equivalencies will be considered by the appropriate Faculty after an application has been submitted.

*If applicants are not admitted for Year 3 entry, applications will automatically be considered for Year 2 entry 

Transfer into Year 2 

For students who have completed at least one year of study at a US university, college, or community college 

Entry requirements:

• 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Minimum 24 credits completed at an accredited US university, college, or community college.
• Completed credits must include equivalent classes for all required subject modules from Year 1 of a Stirling degree. You will find the list of required modules on each degree page.

*If applicants are not admitted for Year 2 entry, applications will automatically be considered for Year 1 entry

Transfer into Year 1

For transfer students who are not eligible for entry into Year 3 or Year 2 or for students who are looking to transfer after their first semester of study at a US college or university. Year 1 students will start in September each year (Spring semester start is not available).

Entry requirements:

• High School Diploma with cumulative and unweighted 3.0 GPA. Any work experience and completed college credits will be taken into consideration if a high school GPA is below this minimum.
• Completed college credits must be at 3.0 GPA level for consideration.
• All pre-requisite subjects required for the intended degree must be met for entry. You will find the list of subject requirements on each degree page. Students applying with only a GED qualification are only eligible to study at Stirling through a foundation programme delivered through International Study Centre University of Stirling Courses.

Relevant Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.7.