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 .
If your country is not listed or you have specific questions about your qualifications then please email our International recruitment team at international@stir.ac.uk.
Bangladesh
Undergraduate
The University of Stirling normally requires school leavers from Bangladesh to complete a Foundation Year for entry to the University. For further information regarding the University of Stirling's Foundation programmes, please visit here.
Additionally, the University will welcome applications from students who have completed one year of relevant university study.
Please contact admissions@stir.ac.uk with any queries you may have.
Postgraduate
We will consider applications to Master degrees from graduates of Bangladeshi Higher Education Institutes recognised by UK ENIC (formerly UK NARIC). Applicants must have either:
- A 4-year Bachelor’s degree 60% or GPA of 2.7/4, or
- A Masters in addition to a 3-year Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% or GPA of 2.7/4
English language requirements
For students from Bangladesh, we only accept SELT tests. Details of the minimum grades we require from these tests can be found on our individual course pages.
India
Undergraduate
Direct Entry to 1st Year:
Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 65% and above from the following state boards:
- CBSE
- ISC/ICSE
- Metro state boards (Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal)
Students from other state boards will require Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 75%.
Advanced Entry to 2nd Year:
Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 75% and above from the following state boards:
- CBSE
- ISC/ICSE
- Metro state boards (Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal)
Advanced entry is possible on a range of courses. Student applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
Please note that advanced entry options for students who have scored 35 in the International Baccalaureate or GCE A-Levels ABB in one sitting will also be considered on a case by case basis.
Postgraduate
We welcome applications from applicants graduating with 50% from Tier 1 College/University
Nepal
Undergraduate
The University welcomes applications from students who have successfully completed the HSC Year 12, with a minimum of 75%.
Postgraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 70% in 4 year Bachelor's degree.
Pakistan
Undergraduate
Direct Entry to 1st Year
Successful completion of High School Certificate Year 12, with an over all minimum of 75% , and 75% in subjects where there is a specific requirement (see individual course pages for details) or successful completion of year 1 from a recognised University.
Postgraduate
- 4 year Bachelor’s degree GPA of 2.6/4.0 or 60%;
- 3 year Bachelor’s degree plus a 2 year Master’s degree with a GPA of
2.6/4.0 or 60% (in both Bachelor and Masters) - 2 year Bachelor’s degree plus a 2 year Master’s degree with a GPA of
2.6/4.0 or 60% (in both Bachelor and Masters) - Individual course requirements may differ.
Sri Lanka
Undergraduate
The University welcomes applications from students holding BBC at A level for entry to most undergraduate programmes. Please note that some programmes may also stipulate subject specific entry criteria.
Postgraduate
Minimum of B or 3.0/4 or Lower Second in Bachelor's Special or Professional degree
For more details please contact Admissions and Access at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 1786 466655.
