Entry and English language requirements
See 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.
Undergraduate
Direct entry to Year 1
- 3 Year Chinese Senior Secondary (Senior High) School Graduation Certificate with 70% overall
- 2 year Chinese Huikao exam result 75% overall (Provinces without Huikao exams, students can apply with 75% overall from 6 modules)
Chinese Gaokao with a score of:
420 of 750 Majority of China
370 of 660 Shanghai
504 of 900 Hainan
Other qualifications:
Foundation qualification from pathway providers or universities will be considered for year 1 entry.
Find out more about our pathway options.
Direct entry to Year 2
Chinese Gaokao with a score of:
495 of 750 Majority of China
435 of 660 Shanghai
594 of 900 Hainan
Foundation qualification from pathway providers or universities will be considered for year 2 entry.
Postgraduate
- Graduating with a minimum of 65% in a four year Bachelor’s degree from a 211 or 985 university.
- Graduating with a minimum of 70% in a four year Bachelor’s degree from other universities.
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. Please note that this waiver does not apply for courses that require higher than an IELTS 6.0.
For further advice please email international@stir.ac.uk.
For more information on ways that you can meet our English language requirements, including options to waive the requirement, please visit our China microsite.
