China

We have a long history of welcoming Chinese students, and a proven track record of supporting them to achieve their academic and professional career goals.

Empowered by the University of Stirling experience, our Chinese graduates have become global citizens, successfully forging careers in a variety of fields around the world.

Visit our China microsite to learn about our courses, studying in Scotland, life at Stirling and more.

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Welcome

International students are at the heart of what we do at the University of Stirling. We're rated 1st in Scotland for welcoming international students and are proud to educate students from over 120 nationalities on our beautiful campus.

We deliver high quality courses that produce intellectually-able graduates, who are highly sought after by employers throughout the world.

The University is home to an ever-growing list of student clubs and societies. Among them is our Chinese Students and Scholars Association, which hosts a regular schedule of events and offers plenty of opportunities to make friends for life. Whatever you're into—from athletics to anime, volleyball to videogames—it's easy to find a club that matches your passions.
Partners

If you're a prospective partner, find out more about our partnerships in your country.
Getting here
There are a range of convenient flights from China to Scotland. Beginning on 12 June, there will be 4 direct flights per week between Beijing and Edinburgh, making it even easier for you to travel to Stirling.

Glasgow International Airport is about 1 hour away, and Edinburgh Airport is approximately 45 minutes from our University campus, travelling by car or taxi. From Stirling to Edinburgh Airport it's 60 minutes by bus, and to Glasgow Airport, 1 hour and 20–50 minutes by bus.

Undergraduate
Direct entry to Year 1:
- Chinese Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate with 75% overall
- Chinese University Entrance Examination (Gaokao) with a score of 500
Applications are welcome from students who have completed their schooling in English or with an International Baccalaureate.

Other qualifications:

School leavers with a Zhongkao are required to complete a Foundation Year for entry to the University.

Find out more about our pathway options.
Postgraduate

Graduating with a minimum of 70% (65% for 211/985) in a four year Bachelor's degree.
English language requirements

If English isn't your first language, you'll need to demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency. We accept a variety of tests, details of the minimum grades we require can be found on our English Language Requirements page.

Please also check the specific grades required for your chosen course by checking our individual course pages.

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 within the last five years. We require an official letter from your University or College.

For further advice please email international@stir.ac.uk.

Need help improving your English?
There's a number of options available to you, ranging from a course for those who need only a little help, up to a longer-term programme.

Scholarships

We have scholarship and funding opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate international students. Use our Scholarship Finder to find out more.
Tuition Fees

For details of tuition fees, please visit our International Tuition Fees page.

Upcoming visits

The University of Stirling regularly travels to China attending recruitment events and visiting schools and colleges. Forthcoming trips are listed below. If there are no trips scheduled to take place, please contact our International Recruitment Manager, Lingyun Wang at lingyun.wang@stir.ac.uk, for more information.
Agents
We work with the following approved representatives in China who can help you apply and enrol on your chosen course:
- Amber Education – Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Beijing, Shanghai
- AOJI – Beijing, Changchun, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Harbin, Hefei, Hohhot, Jinan, Lanzhou, Nanchang, Nanjing, Nanning, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Taiyuan, Tianjin, Urumqi, Wuhan, Xiamen, Xi’an, Zhengzhou
- Can Achieve – Beijing
- Dalian Xinquan – Dalian, Shenyang, Changchun, Harbin
- D and LT Consultants – Harbin
- EIC – Chengdu, Chongqing, Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Jinan, Nanjing, Xiamen, Shenyang, Qingdao, Changshan, Wuhan, Xi’an, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Zhengzhou, Dalian, Fuzhou, Nanchang, Shijiazhuang, Kunming
- GEA – Beijing, Shanghai
- Golden Arrow – Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Nanjing, Quzhou, Changchun, Shenyang, Harbin, Changsha, Dalian, Zhengzhou, Foshan, Xi’an, Xining, Taiyuan, Qingdao, Haikou, Haining
- IAE – Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Fuzhou, Ningbo, Shaoxing, Wuxi, Suzhou, Guangzhou, Yangzhou, Zhengzhou, Yibin, Jinan, Jinhua, Mianyang, Taiyuan, Wenzhou, Yiwu, Taizhou, Jiujiang, Jinzhou, Urumqi, Wuhan, Chengdu
- IDP – Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Wuhan, Qingdao, Shenzhen
- Index – Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Tianjin, Nanjing, Chengdu, Qingdao
- Jinan Overseas – Jinan
- JJL – Beijing, Qingdao, Jinan, Tianjin, Zhengzhou, Shijiazhuang, Shenyang, Dalian, Hankou, Xi’an, Shanghai, Nanjing, Taiyuan, Tangshan, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Kunming, Suzhou, Changsha, Hefei, Harbin, Changchun, Hohhot, Lanzhou, Xiamen, Jilin, Yantai, Chengdu, Nanchang, Hangzhou, Handan, Wuxi, Ningbo, Guiyang, Nanning, Xuzhou, Foshan, Fuzhou, Chongqing, Changzhou, Wenzhou, Yinchuan, Dongguan, Nanchang, Xining, Hainan, Wuhan, Urumqi
- New Oriental – Beijing, Qingdao, Jinan, Tianjin, Zhengzhou, Shijiazhuang, Shenyang, Dalian, Hankou, Xi’an, Shanghai, Nanjing, Taiyuan, Tangshan, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Kunming, Suzhou, Changsha, Hefei, Harbin, Changchun, Hohhot, Lanzhou, Xiamen, Jilin, Yantai, Chengdu, Nanchang, Hangzhou, Handan, Wuxi, Ningbo, Guiyang, Nanning, Xuzhou, Foshan, Fuzhou, Chongqing, Changzhou, Wenzhou, Yinchuan, Dongguan, Nanchang, Xining, Hainan, Wuhan, Urumqi
- Power Academy – Beijing
- Shenzhen Servlight – Shenzhen
- Shinyway – Beijing, Changchun, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Harbin, Hefei, Jinan, Jinhua, Nanchang, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Taiyuan, Taizhou, Tianjin, Wenzhou, Wuhan, Xiamen, Xi’an, Yiwu, Zhengzhou, Zhoushan
- UKEC – Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, London, Cardiff, Newcastle, Liverpool, Chongqing, Chengdu, Xi’an, Shanghai, Beijing
- UKNSG - Wuhan
- Wiseway – Beijing, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Qingdao, Jinan, Shanghai, Nanjing, Wuhan, Chongqing, Xi’an, Taiyuan, Nanning, Shenzhen
- 51offer – Shanghai, Nanchang
Your contacts

Lingyun Wang
International Recruitment Manager (East Asia)
lingyun.wang@stir.ac.uk
+44 (0) 1786 467763
WeChat: navilingyun

International and Student Recruitment

+44 (0)1786 467046
international@stir.ac.uk
@stiruni
universityofstirling

Admissions

Undergraduate Enquiries:

admissions@stir.ac.uk
+44 (0)1786 467044

Postgraduate Enquiries:

graduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk
+44 (0)1786 466655

Studying here at Stirling, and also this course, will definitely help me with my future career because I have acquired all the knowledge about how to be a sports psychologist.

Dongliang Li
China MSc Psychology of Sport Read full testimonial View more testimonials

I've made friends with people from all over the world, and have been able to share and exchange ideas with both teachers and classmates – something totally different from teaching in my country. Everyone is friendly here and willing to help out whenever you need it.

Ying Wu
China MSc TESOL View more testimonials

Meng Yao, MSc Media Management

Meng Yao from China graduated in 2013 with an MSc Media Management. Her degree has led her to a career in media, working for a newspaper agency that provides services for the Chinese government.

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Xiaohan (Miles) Guo, MSc Sports Management

Xiaohan (Miles) Guo from China graduated in 2013 with an MSc Sports Management. His international degree from the University of Stirling allowed him to gain skills in international communication, which are valuable for his current role. Xiaohan currently works as a Co-ordinator with China Educators, working on their au pair agency side of the business - Edu Au Pair Programme.

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Contact us

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+44 (0)1786 467046

international@stir.ac.uk