International students - Europe

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

Entry and English language requirements

Select your country below to find details of the country-specific 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 you have taken qualifications from another country’s education system (eg. the US High School Diploma) please refer to the relevant country page for details of the entry requirement.

European Baccalaureate

The University welcomes applications from students studying towards the European Baccalaureate. Normally, applicants are required to obtain an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the programme they are applying to.

International Baccalaureate

We welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the programme. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some programmes. Further details can be found on our individual course pages.

English Language

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 English Language Requirements.

If your country is not listed or you have specific questions about your qualifications then please email cat.henderson@stir.ac.uk 

Austria

Undergraduate

  • Reifeprüfungszeugnis/Maturazeugnis with a minimum score of 2.0 (gut) in all subjects. Applicants must have a minimum score of 2.0 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - We welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course.  We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum average of 3.0 in a Bachelor's degree or Fachhochschuldiplom/Diplom (FH).

Belgium

Undergraduate

We require a minimum of 70% or 7.0 of 10 (overall) in one of the following qualifications: 

  • Certificate d'Enseignement Secondaire Superieur
  • Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs
  • Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts 

You must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject required for the course. 

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 12/20 or 60% in one of the following qualifications:

  • Licence
  • Licentiaat
  • Bachelor's degree

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Undergraduate

  • Matura with an average 4.0/5.0. Applicants must have a minimum score of 4.0 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

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

Bulgaria

Undergraduate

Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with 5 in all school leaving and state maturity examinations and 5 in all final year subjects. Applicants must have a minimum score of 5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 4/6 in a Bachelor's degree or Professional Bachelor's degree.

Croatia

Undergraduate

  • Svjedodžba o Maturi/Državna Matura with an average at grade 3 or above. Applicants must have a minimum score of 4 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 3.0/5 in Diploma Visokog Obrazovanja or Baccalaureus/Baccalaurea.

Cyprus

Undergraduate

Cypriot Apolytirion

An overall score of 17.5 in the Cypriot Apolytirion. Applicants must have a minimum score of 18 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

 

Postgraduate

Minimum GPA of 6.5 in the Ptychion for most Masters level courses.

Czech Republic

Undergraduate

  • Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce (Maturita) with an overall grade 2.5 (2,2,3,3) or better. Applicants must have a minimum score of 3 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 2 in Bakalar.

Denmark

Undergraduate

An average score of 7 in the Studentereksamen/HF. Applicants must have a minimum score of 7 in any essential subject required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Candidatus Philosophiae - minimum of 4 in an undergraduate degree programme.

Estonia

Undergraduate

  • Gumnaasiumi Lõputunnistus and Riigieksamitunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate with the State Examination Certificate) with 4 overall and 70% average in three State Examinations. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 3 or C or 70% in Bachelor's degree or Professional or Specialist Higher Education Diploma.

Finland

Undergraduate

  • Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen (Matriculation Examination) with M (Grade 5) in all subjects. Applicants must have a minimum score of M (Grade 5) in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 1.5/3 or 3/5 in Kandidat or Kandidaatti.

France

Undergraduate

An overall score of 12 in the French Baccalaureate or 11 in the OIB/BFI. Applicants must have a minimum score of 12 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
    International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

11 in the Licence for most Masters level courses.

If you have any other qualifications, such as the Diplome d'Ingenieur, please contact postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk for further information on the grades required for entry.

Georgia

Undergraduate

We usually require school leavers from Georgia to complete a Foundation Year programme for entry to an undergraduate course. Find out more about the University of Stirling's Foundation programmes.

We also accept applications from students who have completed one year of relevant university study.

We can also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 75% in a Bachelor's degree or Specialist Diploma.

Germany

Undergraduate

Minimum 2.2 in the German Abitur depending on the course being applied for. Applicants must have a minimum score of 12 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 2.8 in the Diploma/Staatsprufung for entry to most Masters level courses.

Greece

Undergraduate

Overall score of 17.5 in the Apolytirion of Geniko Lykeio for entry to most undergraduate courses. Applicants must have a minimum score of 17.5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 6.0/10 in the Pytchion from an AEI or a minimum of 6.5/10 in the Pytchion from a TEI.

 

Hungary

Undergraduate

  • Erettségi Vizsga with an average at grade 3.5. Applicants must have a minimum score of 4 in the advanced exam of any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 3.0 in Egyetemi Oklevel (Diploma).

Iceland

Undergraduate

 6.5 or higher in the Stúdentspróf. Applicants must have a minimum score of 6.5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 6.5 in a Baccalaureatus (Bachelor's degree).

Italy

Undergraduate

Diploma di Esame di Stato with an overall score of 75/100. Applicants must have a minimum score of 8/10 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum score of 90/110 in one of the following qualifications:

  • Diploma di Laurea
  • Diploma Accademico di Primo Livello
  • Diploma di Mediatore Linguistico
  • Licenza di Accademia di Belle Arti

 

Latvia

Undergraduate

  • Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību with an average grade 7.5 overall. Applicants must have a minimum score of 80% in a state exam in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

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

Lithuania

Undergraduate

  • Brandos Atestatas with an average grade 7.5 overall. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in a state exam in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 7/10 in a Bachelor's degree.

Luxembourg

Undergraduate

  • Diplome de fin d'etudes secondaires with overall mark of 42 (Bien). Applicants must have a minimum score of 42 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
    International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

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

Malta

Undergraduate

Matriculation Certificate with grades BC at Advanced Level and BCC at Intermediate Level. Applicants must have a minimum score of B at advanced level in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

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

Netherlands

Undergraduate

Average grade of 6.8 in the Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) or 6.8 in a relevant subject in the MBO Level 4 Middenkaderopleiding (MBO-4). Applicants must have a minimum score of 7.0 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 6/10 in a Bachelor's degree or Doctoraal.

Norway

Undergraduate

Minimum of 3.5 in the Norwegian Vitnemal for entry to most undergraduate courses. Applicants must have a minimum score of 4 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

For entry to our postgraduate courses we require a minimum of grade C minimum at Bachelor’s level.

Poland

Undergraduate

Average score in the Matura of at least 70%, with 3 subjects at an Advanced Level. Applicants must have a minimum score of 75% at Advanced Level in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 4 (or Grade C) in the Licencjat.

Portugal

Undergraduate

An average Grade 16 in the Diploma/Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação. Applicants must have a minimum score of 17 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 14/20 in the Licenciado or Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados (DESE).

Republic of Ireland

Undergraduate

Irish Leaving Certificate with up to five subjects at Honour Levels at grades H2 or H3 depending on the course of study. Applicants must have a minimum score of H2 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of a lower second class Bachelor's degree for entry to most Master level courses.

Romania

Undergraduate

Diploma de Bacalaureat with 7.8 overall. Applicants must have a minimum score of 8 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 7.5 in Diploma de Licenta.

Russia

Undergraduate

We usually require school leavers from Russia to complete a Foundation Year programme for entry to an undergraduate course. Find out more about the University of Stirling's Foundation programmes.

We also accept applications from students who have completed one year of relevant university study.

We also accept the International Baccalaureate from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our course pages.

Postgraduate

Minimum GPA of 3/5 in a Bachelor's Degree or Specialist Diploma.

Serbia

Undergraduate

Matura, with an average 4.0/5.0. Applicants must have a minimum score of 4.0 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

     

Postgraduate

Minimum of 7.5/10 in Diplomirani or Bachelor's degree.

Slovakia

Undergraduate

Vysvedčenie o Maturitnej Skúške/Maturita at grade 2.0 overall. Applicants must have a minimum score of 2 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 2.0/4 or Good in Bakalar.

Slovenia

Undergraduate

Matura at grade 3.5 or above overall. Applicants must have a minimum score of 4 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 7/10 in University degree or Diplomant or Diplomirani.

Spain

Undergraduate

Average score of 7 in the Titulo de Bachiller. Applicants must have a minimum score of 8 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
    International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum of 6/10 (old system) or 1.5/4 (new system) in Licenciado or Titulo de Grado.

Sweden

Undergraduate

Högskoleförberedande Examen/Slutbetyg från gymnasieskola with E in all subjects and C in 5 final year subjects. Applicants must have a minimum score of B in final year in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

Minimum grade of Godkand in the Kandidatexamen for entry to most Masters level courses.

Switzerland

Undergraduate

Certificat de Maturité Federale / Maturitätszeugnis/ Attestato Di Maturità at grade 4.5. Applicants must have a minimum score of 5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

We also accept:

  • European Baccalaureate with an overall score of between 60 - 70%, depending on the course. Applicants must have a minimum score of 70% in any essential subject that is required for the course.
  • International Baccalaureate - we welcome applications from students taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our individual course pages. Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject that is required for the course.

Postgraduate

We accept the following qualifications:

  • Minimum of 4/6 in the Diplom/Staatsdiplom.
  • Minimum of 6/10 in the Licence.
  • Gut in the Diplôme d'Etat.

Turkey

Undergraduate

Minimum of 80% overall in Grade 12 of the Lise Diplomasi, with 80% in relevant subjects.

or

Minimum of 70% overall in Grade 12 of the Lise Diplomasi, with 70% in relevant subjects, from approved schools - contact international@stir.ac.uk for further details.

Students with IB, A-Levels or the American High School Diploma can be considered for direct entry. Please see course pages for requirements.

We also accept applications from students who have completed one year of relevant university study in Turkey.

Postgraduate

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of CGPA of 2.7/4.0 from a recognised university.

Ukraine

Undergraduate

We usually require school leavers from Ukraine to complete a Foundation Year programme for entry to an undergraduate course. Find out more about the University of Stirling's Foundation programmes.

We also accept applications from students who have completed one year of relevant university study. We also accept the International Baccalaureate. Students must be taking the full diploma with the overall points requirement depending on the course you are applying to. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some courses. Further details can be found on our course pages.

Postgraduate

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 Europe.

Undergraduate

See more undergraduate scholarships

Postgraduate

See more postgraduate scholarships

Information for students from the Republic of Ireland

Students from the Republic of Ireland who are ordinarily resident in Ireland will be classed as ‘RUK’ for fee status purposes, and are eligible for the same tuition fees and scholarships as students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland:

Get in touch

University representative

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

Catriona Henderson
Student Recruitment Manager (Europe)
cat.henderson@stir.ac.uk
+44 7803 495517

Emily Flynn-McCabe
Student Recruitment Officer (Europe)
emily.flynn-mccabe@stir.ac.uk
+44 7584 186 361

If you are from Türkiye please contact:

Mrs Ciorstan MacGregor-Crame
International Recruitment Manager
c.macgregor@stir.ac.uk
+44 1786 466646

Agents

We have a network of agents and representatives in Europe. You can contact any of our agents and apply to study with us through them. Some agents may charge for provision of services so please check this directly with the agent.

Belgium

IDP

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SLAMSTOX

Location: Eindhoven

Address: SX, Torenallee 3, 5617 BA, Eindhoven, Nederland

Telephone: +31 6 19 87 32 72

Email: info@slamstox.com

Slamstox, founded in 2015, is a student-athlete company: for student-athletes, by student-athletes. They believe that your experiences as a student-athlete are extremely valuable for the rest of your life, whichever path you ultimately decide to follow. As such, they are committed to finding the best possible schools for student-athletes and guiding these students through the application process.

Cyprus

Americanos TCS Educational Consultants

Dr Adonis Americanos, Managing Director
info@tcs.com.cy
+357 22669779

Americanos TCS Educational Consultants is a modern educational centre founded in 1998, located in the centre of Nicosia. TCS is registered and authorized by UCAS, providing advice, guidance and other practical services for undergraduate and postgraduate studies abroad. TCS, with qualified and well-trained staff, is offering advice to high school, college and other higher educational institutions graduate students, who wish to go abroad for studies. Their goal is to provide assistance to all young people who are concerned about choosing the appropriate field of study and their future career.

IDP

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Germany

IDP

IEC – International Education for Global Minds

Benjamin Quaiser – Managing Director
info@ieconline.de
+49 30 403 610 400

IEC is a leading university representative and educational consultant, recruiting students from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Hungary for universities abroad. IEC started its operations in Germany in 2001 in Berlin.

College Contact

Alexandra Michel, Managing Partner
amichel@college-contact.com
+49 69 907 2007 50

College Contact was founded in 1997 and has since then been counselling and recruiting German, Austrian and Swiss students planning to study abroad for their entire degree or part thereof. To date, they have successfully placed close to 20.000 high school graduates and university students with their partner universities and colleges.

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Greece

Americanos TCS Educational Consultants

Dr Adonis Americanos, Managing Director
info@tcs.com.cy
+357 22669779

Americanos TCS Educational Consultants is a modern educational centre founded in 1998, located in the centre of Nicosia. TCS is registered and authorized by UCAS, providing advice, guidance and other practical services for undergraduate and postgraduate studies abroad. TCS, with qualified and well-trained staff, is offering advice to high school, college and other higher educational institutions graduate students, who wish to go abroad for studies. Their goal is to provide assistance to all young people who are concerned about choosing the appropriate field of study and their future career.

Bureau of Counselling in Education & Services - CES

Alexia Ghinou – Managing Director
info@ces.com.gr
+30 210 3638897

Bureau of Counseling in Education and Services – CES has been in operation for the past 21 years. The aim of the company is:

  • to promote British and European Higher Education in Greece
  • to provide information to enquirers about the universities, student life abroad, and the different programmes of study
  • to provide education counselling and career advice to prospective students whether undergraduate or postgraduate, assisting them with the application procedure wherever possible
  • officially translate prospective students' qualifications
  • assist with the Student Loans or Bursaries
  • assist with the accommodation procedure whether within the universities or in the private sector

Bureau of Counseling in Education and Services – BCES also operate a follow up system with their students which means that they are in full communication with them until they complete their studies in the UK.

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Hungary

IDP

IEC – International Education for Global Minds

Benjamin Quaiser – Managing Director
info@ieconline.de
+49 30 403 610 400

IEC is a leading university representative and educational consultant, recruiting students from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Hungary for universities abroad. IEC started its operations in Germany in 2001 in Berlin.

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Italy

IDP

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SI-UK Italy

rome@si-global.com
+39 339706 6538
www.studyin-uk.com/italy/

SI-UK is the leading provider of free, independent advice and support to international students applying to study in the UK. Since 2006, SI-UK has built a reputation as an industry leader, and each year SI-UK assists hundreds of thousands of international students to join UK universities.

Latvia

IDP

KALBA

Location: Rīga

Address: Vaļņu iela 5, LV-1050, Rīga

Telephone: +371 25638009

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Lithuania 

IDP

KALBA

Location: Rīga

Address: Vaļņu iela 5, LV-1050, Rīga

Telephone: +371 25638009

Email: studies@kalba.lv

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Netherlands

IDP

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SLAMSTOX

Location: Eindhoven

Address: SX, Torenallee 3, 5617 BA, Eindhoven, Nederland

Telephone: +31 6 19 87 32 72

Email: info@slamstox.com

Norway

Across the Pond

Across the Pond is our official representative in Norway. Their team of Norwegian UK graduates would be happy to help you with your application as well as answer any questions you may have about the university, our courses and local funding from Lånekassen. Across the Pond also holds information on relevant scholarships for you, both from our university, but also other sources.

IDP

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Poland

IDP

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SI-UK Poland

Kemal Tatar - Country Director
Martyna Wilczyńska – Educational Counsellor
warsaw@studyin-uk.com
+48 730 75 7485

SI-UK is the leading provider of free, independent advice and support to international students applying to study in the UK. Since 2006, SI-UK has built a reputation as an industry leader, and each year SI-UK assists hundreds of thousands of international students to join UK universities. In 2021, their global offices sent over 130,000 applications to UK universities from 45,000 students in over 90 different countries. With over 73 offices in 35 countries, SI-UK is truly global in reach and increased its number of European offices by opening its branch in Poland in 2021.

Portugal

IDP

IEC

Amy Vincent, Managing Director (Portugal Operations)
portugal@iecformacion.com
+351 21 136 0323
Office Address: R. Latino Coelho 87, 1050-134 Lisboa

International Educational Consultants S.L. (IEC) is an independent education consultancy with a dual mission: to promote international education and facilitate access to higher education around the world. Since 1996 they have assisted thousands of students who come from great schools, universities and colleges from all across Spain and have recently expanded into Portugal. They delight in helping students achieve their goals of studying at universities throughout the world. They have been proud to witness their students learn, grow and forge their own paths towards exciting and successful professional careers.

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Spain

IDP

IEC

Sofia Goya, Managing Director
hello@iecformacion.com
+34 91 579 22 88

International Educational Consultants S.L. (IEC) is an independent education consultancy with a dual mission: to promote international education and facilitate access to higher education around the world. Since 1996 they have assisted thousands of students who come from great schools, universities and colleges from all across Spain. They delight in helping students achieve their goals of studying at universities throughout the world. They have been proud to witness their students learn, grow and forge their own paths towards exciting and successful professional careers.

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Sweden 

Across the Pond

Across the Pond is our official representative in Norway. Their team of Norwegian UK graduates would be happy to help you with your application as well as answer any questions you may have about the university, our courses and local funding from Lånekassen. Across the Pond also holds information on relevant scholarships for you, both from our university, but also other sources.

IDP

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Turkey

Events

Meet us in your country/region

The University of Stirling regularly travels to Europe 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.

British Council Exhibition – Athens, Greece

18 Feb - 22 Jan 2025 , 12:00-18:00 (GMT+2)

Athens, Greece

The British Council is the UK's international organisation for education opportunities. Attend this fair in Athens to meet with a member of our Europe Team to discuss our degrees and the student life opportunities on offer at the University of Stirling.

British Council Exhibition – Thessaloniki, Greece

19 Feb 2025 , 12:00-17:00 (GMT+2)

Thessaloniki, Greece

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities. Attend this fair in Thessaloniki to meet with a member of our Europe Team to discuss our degrees and the student life opportunities on offer at the University of Stirling.

British Council Exhibition – Nicosia, Cyprus

21 Feb 2025 , 12:00-18:00 (GMT+2)

Nicosia, Cyprus

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities. Attend this fair in Nicosia to meet with a member of our Europe Team to discuss our degrees and the student life opportunities on offer at the University of Stirling.

British Council Exhibition – Limassol, Cyprus

22 Feb 2025 , 12:00-17:00 (GMT+2)

Limassol, Cyprus

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities. Attend this fair in Limassol to meet with a member of our Europe Team to discuss our degrees and the student life opportunities on offer at the University of Stirling.

QS Masters Fair – Paris, France

5 Mar 2025 , 16:00-19:30 (Central European Time)

Paris, France

QS have become the established world leader in higher education performance and insights. Attend this fair in Paris to meet with a member of our Europe Team to discuss our degrees and the student life opportunities on offer at the University of Stirling.

QS Masters Fair – Torino, Italy

10 Mar 2025 , 15:00-18:30 (Central European Time)

Torino, Italy

QS have become the established world leader in higher education performance and insights. Attend this fair in Torino to meet with a member of our Europe Team to discuss our degrees and the student life opportunities on offer at the University of Stirling. 

QS Masters Fair – Milan, Italy

11 Mar 2025 , 16:00-19:00 (Central European Time)

Milan, Italy

QS has become the established world leader in higher education performance and insights. Attend this fair in Milan to meet with a member of our Europe Team to discuss our degrees and the student life opportunities on offer at the University of Stirling.

QS Masters Fair – Berlin, Germany

19 - 19 Mar 2025 , 17:00-19:30 (Central European Time)

Berlin, Germany

QS have become the established world leader in higher education performance and insights. Attend this fair in Berlin to meet with a member of our Europe Team to discuss our degrees and the student life opportunities on offer at the University of Stirling.

QS Masters Fair – Hamburg, Germany

20 - 20 Mar 2025 , 16:00-19:30

Hamburg, Germany

QS have become the established world leader in higher education performance and insights. Attend this fair in Hamburg to meet with a member of our Europe Team to discuss our degrees and the student life opportunities on offer at the University of Stirling.

Across The Pond Destination Britain Fair – Oslo, Norway

5 Apr 2025 , 12:00-15:00 (Central European Summer Time)

Oslo, Norway

Across the Pond are our official representative in Norway. Attend this event in Oslo, hosted by Across the Pond, to meet with a member of our Europe team to discuss our degrees and the student life opportunities on offer at the University of Stirling.

Master & More – Dusseldorf, Germany

9 May 2025 , 09:30-16:00 (Central European Summer Time)

Dusseldorf, Germany

Masters & More are dedicated to helping students explore their Master’s degree options. Attend this fair in Dusseldorf to meet with a member of our Europe Team to discuss our degrees and the student life opportunities on offer at the University of Stirling.

Webinars

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

Student stories

Friederike Schubert
Friederike Schubert
Germany
BSc (Hons) Psychology
I chose Stirling because it gave me the opportunity to study exactly what I wanted, and to study English to prepare me for an international world. I would not have had this amazing chance at home.
Read Friederike's story
Gregorio Rossi
Gregorio Rossi
Italy
BA (Hons) Economics and Finance
The opportunities I was offered to improve my skills and employability, such as the mentor programme and AmplifyME, really positions Stirling as peerless.
Read Gregorio's story
Asya Filipova
Asya Filipova
Bulgaria
BA (Hons) Journalism and Politics
When I looked up all the journalism-related courses across Scotland, I found Stirling’s one to be the most diverse one. It offered all sorts of modules, from writing to multimedia reporting, from advertising to sports journalism.
Read Asya's story

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.