Entry and English language requirements
Select your country 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 English Language Requirements.
If your country is not listed or you have specific questions about your qualifications then please email sarah.doherty@stir.ac.uk.
Austria
Undergraduate
Reifeprüfungszeugnis/Maturazeugnis with minimum score of 2.0 (gut) in all subjects.
Postgraduate
Minimum average of 2.8 in a bachelor's degree or Fachhochschuldiplom/Diplom (FH).
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.
Belgium
Undergraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 70% or 7.0 of 10 (overall) in the following qualifications:
Certificate d'Enseignement Secondaire Superieur
Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs
Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts
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 13/20 or 70% (Grade B) in the following qualifications:
Licence
Licentiaat
Bachelors degree
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Undergraduate
Matura, with an average 4.0/5.0
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.
Postgraduate
Minimum of 4.5/6 in a bachelor's degree or Professional bachelor's degree.
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.
Croatia
Undergraduate
Svjedodžba o Maturi/Državna Matura with an average at grade 3 or above.
Postgraduate
Minimum of 3.5/5 in Diploma Visokog Obrazovanja or Baccalaureus/Baccalaurea.
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.
Cyprus
Undergraduate
Cypriot Apolytirion
The University welcomes applications from students holding an overall score of 17.5 in the Cypriot Apolytirion.
International Baccalaureate
We consider the full diploma with overall points between 26 - 34 depending on the programme. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some programmes.
Postgraduate
Ptychion
Czech Republic
Undergraduate
Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce (Maturita) with an overall grade 2.5 (2,2,3,3) or better.
Postgraduate
Minimum of 2 in Bakalar
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.
Denmark
Undergraduate
Studentereksamen
The University welcomes applications from students holding an average score of 7 in the Studentereksamen/HF depending on the programme.
International Baccalaureate
We consider the full diploma with overall points between 26 - 34 depending on the programme. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some programmes.
Postgraduate
Candidatus Philosophiae
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 4 in their undergraduate degree programme.
Estonia
Undergraduate
Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with grade 4 overall and grade 5 in two School Exams.
Postgraduate
Minimum of 3 or C or 70% in Bachelor Degree or Professional or Specialist Higher Education Diploma.
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.
Finland
Undergraduate
Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen (Matriculation Examination) with M (Grade 5) in all subjects.
Postgraduate
Minimum of 2/3 or 3/5 in Kandidat or Kandidaatti.
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.
France
Undergraduate
French Baccalaureate
The University welcomes applications from students holding an overall score of 12 in the French Baccalaureate/OIB/BFI.
Postgraduate
Maitrise
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 12/20 (Assez Bien) in the Maitrise for most Master level programmes.
Licence
The University welcomes applications from students holding 11 in the Licence for most Master level programmes.
Should you hold any other qualifications, such as the Diplome d'Ingenieur, please contact admissions@stir.ac.uk for further information of the grades required for entry.
Georgia
Undergraduate
The University of Stirling normally requires school leavers from Georgia 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 75% in a Bachelor's degree or Specialist Diploma.
Germany
Undergraduate
German Abitur
The University welcomes applications from students holding a score of a minimum 2.2 in the German Abitur depending on the programme being applied for. Please contact Admissions on admissions@stir.ac.uk for further details.
Postgraduate
Diploma/ Staatsprufung
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 2.8 in the Diploma for entry to most Master level programmes.
Greece
Undergraduate
Apolytirion
The University welcomes applications from students holding an overall score of 17.5 in the Apolytirion of Geniko Lykeio for entry to most undergraduate programmes.
International Baccalaureate
We consider the full diploma with overall points between 26 - 34 depending on the programme. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some programmes.
Postgraduate
Pytchion
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 6.5/10 in the Pytchion from an AEI for entry to most Masters level programmes.
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 7.0/10 in the Pytchion from an TEI for entry to most Masters level programmes.
Hungary
Undergraduate
Erettségi Vizsga with an average at grade 3.5.
Postgraduate
Minimum of 4.0 in Egyetemi Oklevel (Diploma).
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.
Italy
Undergraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding the Diploma di Esame di Stato with an overall score 75/100.
Postgraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of score of 90/110 in 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.
Postgraduate
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.
Lithuania
Undergraduate
Brandos Atestatas with an average grade 7.5 overall.
Postgraduate
Minimum of 7/10 in bachelor's degree.
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.
Luxembourg
Undergraduate
Diplome de fin d'etudes secondaires with overall mark of 42 (Bien).
Postgraduate
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.
Malta
Undergraduate
Matriculation Certificate achieve grades BC at Advanced Level.
Postgraduate
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.
Netherlands
Undergraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding an average grade of 6.8 in the Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO).
Postgraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 6/10 in a Bachelor's degree or Doctoraal.
Norway
Undergraduate
Norwegian Vitnemal
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 3.5 in the Norwegian Vitnemal for entry to most undergraduate programmes.
Postgraduate
For entry to our postgraduate courses the following qualifications are equivalent to a UK bachelor's degree:
- Bachelor degree (courses after 2003) – we would accept 2.8 or higher
- Candidatus Magisterii (courses before 2002)
- Sivilingeniør (siv.Ing. Engineering) - minimum of grade C
- Siviløkonom (siv. øk - Economics) - minimum of grade C
Poland
Undergraduate
Matura
The University welcomes applications from Polish applicants holding an average score in the Matura with at least 70% in 3 subjects at an Advanced Level.
International Baccalaureate
The University welcomes applications from students studying towards the full IB diploma. Normally, applicants are required to obtain an overall score of between 26 - 34 points, depending on the programme they are applying to. Certain HL subjects may be stipulated dependent on the programme being applied to.
Postgraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 4+ (or Grade B) in the Licencjat for entry to most Masters level programmes.
Portugal
Undergraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding an average Grade 16 in the Diploma/Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação.
Postgraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 14/20 in the Licenciado or Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados (DESE).
Republic of Ireland
Undergraduate
Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level)
The University requires applicants holding the Irish Leaving Certificate to have up to five subjects at Honour Levels at grades H2 or H3 depending on the programme of study. Requirements vary
International Baccalaureate
We consider the full diploma with overall points between 26 - 34 depending on the programme. We may also stipulate certain HL subjects for some programmes.
Postgraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of a lower second class Bachelors degree for entry to most Master level programmes.
Romania
Undergraduate
Diploma de Bacalaureat with 7.8 overall.
Postgraduate
Minimum of 7.5 in Diploma de Licenta.
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.
Russia
Undergraduate
The University of Stirling normally requires school leavers from Russia 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 GPA of 4/5 in a Bachelor's Degree or a GPA of 3.0 in the Specialist Diploma.
Serbia
Undergraduate
Matura, with an average 4.0/5.0
Postgraduate
Minimum of 7.5/10 in Diplomirani or bachelor's
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.
Slovakia
Undergraduate
Vysvedčenie o Maturitnej Skúške/Maturita at grade 2.0 overall.
Postgraduate
Minimum of 2.0/4 or Good in Bakalar.
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.
Slovenia
Undergraduate
Matura at grade 3.5 or above overall.
Postgraduate
Minimum of 7/10 in University degree or Diplomant or Diplomirani.
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.
Spain
Undergraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding an average score of 7 in the Titulo de Bachiller.
Postgraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 7/10 (old system) or 2/4 (new system) in Licenciado or Titulo de Grado.
Sweden
Undergraduate
Slutbetyg
The University welcomes applications from students holding Slutbetyg från gymnasieskola with E in all subjects and C in 5 final year subjects.
International Baccalaureate
The University welcomes applications from students studying towards the full IB diploma. Normally, applicants are required to obtain an overall score of between 26 - 34 points, depending on the programme they are applying to. Certain HL subjects may be stipulated dependent on the programme being applied to.
Postgraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum grade of Godkand in the Kandidatexamen, for entry to most Master level programmes.
Switzerland
Undergraduate
Swiss Maturity Exam
Certificat de Maturité Federale / Maturitätszeugnis/ Attestato Di Maturità at grade 5.
International Baccalaureate
The University welcomes applications from students studying towards the full IB diploma. Normally, applicants are required to obtain an overall score of between 26 - 34 points, depending on the programme they are applying to. Certain HL subjects may be stipulated dependent on the programme being applied to.
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.
Postgraduate
Diplom/Staatsdiplom
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 5/6 in the Diplom/Staatsdiplom for entry to most Master level programmes.
Licence
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 7/10 in the Licence for entry to most Master level programmes
Diplôme d'Etat
The University welcomes applications from students holding a Gut in the Diplôme d'Etat for entry to most Master level programmes.
Turkey
Undergraduate
Direct Entry to 1st Year:
We welcome applications from students with the Devlet Lise Diplomasi. Students should have achieved a minimum of 80% overall in Grade 12, with 80% in relevant subjects.
Students with IB, A-Levels or the American High School Diploma can be considered for direct entry. Please see individual course pages for requirements.
We also welcome applications from students who have completed one year of university study in Turkey.
Postgraduate
We welcome applications from students holding Bachelor's degrees with a minimum of CGPA of 2.7/4.0 from a recognised university in Turkey.
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.
Ukraine
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
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.