University of Stirling Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

Located in Edinburg in UK, the University of Stirling is recognised across the globe for its research, excellence in teaching, and offering a world-class student experience. Its Institute of Aquaculture was awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2019 which is one of the UK’s highest academic honour. The university’s mission is to:

• Develop people and help society through the pursuit and understanding of knowledge.
• Transform the lives of students and staff by giving them opportunities to reach their full potential – intellectually and emotionally.
• Create global citizens, working in partnership with governments, business and industry, the public and third sectors, and other institutions, to identify and meet the changing needs of society.

The alumni network has grown to more than 92,000 individuals from over 170 countries since 1967. The Advancement Team of the university focuses on building relationships with alumni, benefactors, and retired staff and friends. It inspires other students to prepare for world-class research programmes and a better tomorrow.

 

 

Courses Offered

What all courses are available to international students?

The University of Stirling offers a wide range of programmes, including more than 65 undergraduate and over 95 postgraduate courses in 26 study areas. Additional courses include foundation courses, pre-masters, research, and pre-sessional courses.

 

INTO Pathway Programme

The INTO University of Stirling scheme, offered by the University of Stirling, is a unique pathway programme for international students. This initiative seeks to provide international students with extra assistance to help them improve their English language skills. For foreign applicants who might not meet the academic and English proficiency standards to join college directly, the University of Stirling offers Foundation and International Year One programmes. These programmes are designed to strengthen the instructional capabilities and English language proficiency necessary for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

 

Foundation Courses

The university offers the following foundation courses:

• International Foundation in Business, Finance, Economics and Marketing
• International Foundation in Media, Humanities and Social Sciences
• International Foundation in Science, Sport, Computing, and Engineering

 

 

Eligibility & Documents Required

What are the eligibility requirements?

The university has programme and course-specific requirements. The basic eligibility is also dependent on the country you have completed your education in, for instance, Indian aspirants need to fulfil the following basic eligibility criteria for admission:

UG Admissions	PG Admissions
Cumulative score of 65% in Grade 12 for direct entry in first year of UG course Cumulative score of 75% in Grade 12 for advanced second year entry in a UG course Score of 35 in IB or GCE A-Levels ABB is required for advanced entry	Average 50% from Tier-1 universities, like the University of Delhi, the University of Mumbai, the University of Calcutta, etc. Average 55% score for Tier-2 universities

 

English Language Requirements

International students need to demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency, if English is not their first language. For students from India, the university only accept IELTS Academic and Pearson PTE Academic in addition to UKVI approved SELT tests, including ‘IELTS for UKVI’, if the below requirements are not achieved:

Undergraduate

Students who score 70% in English in Grade 12 from the following exam boards are not required to submit IELTS, if studied within the last 5 years of the course start date: CBSE ISC/ICSE Metro State Boards (Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal)   Students who score 80% in English in Grade 12 from any other state boards will not be required to submit IELTS, if studied within 5 years of the course start date.

Postgraduate

Students who score 70% in English in Grade 12 from the following exam boards will not be required to submit IELTS, if studied within 5 years of the course start date: CBSE ISC/ICSE Metro State Boards (Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal)   Students who score 80% in English in Grade 12 from any other state boards are not required to submit IELTS, if studied within 5 years of the course start date.   Students who meet the above criteria, but Grade 12 scores are 6-10 years old, will also be required to submit an official letter from their university or college, stating that the medium of instruction (MOI) was in English, and the student graduated within 5 years of the course start date.

 

English language requirements also differ course-wise, thus applicants are encourage to check the specific grades required for their chosen course by checking the individual course pages. In general, the following scores required from Indian aspirants:

• IELTS: Overall 6.0
• PTE: Overall 60

What all documents are needed for application?

International applicants need to submit a certified translated version of transcripts if the original academic transcripts are not in English. Evidence of English language proficiency is also required for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Although there is an option to apply first and then submit documents later, yet the university strongly advises applicants to apply and upload the documents at the same time. This will allow the university to make a much quicker decision on the applications. International students who require a visa to enter the UK must also provide a copy of the personal details page of their valid passports and a copy of the current Tier 4 visa, if currently studying in the UK. Apart from this, other documents to be attached with the application are:

• Personal Statement
• UCAS Essay
• Letters of Recommendation (LORs)
• Resume
• Financial support statements

Application & Tuition Fees

Is there any application fees?

International applicants applying for UG courses and a few PG courses need to pay GBP 20 for one option and GBP 26 for multiple options while applying through the UCAS portal. Other PG courses, if applying through the university portal, have no application fees. UCAS application fees are non-refundable.

What is the fee structure of courses offered by the university?

If you are a student enrolled for the whole school year, your fees will be paid in two instalments. You must deposit at least half of the tuition cost before or at the time of admission. If you are charged a university fee deposit before enrolment, the payment at enrolment would be half of the tuition fee due, or less if any deposit or other university tuition is already paid. Your unpaid tuition fee will be due almost five months after your course's final start date. Here is an estimated fee structure for international students as per programme/course:

 

 

Note: The tuition fee may be subject to an inflationary rise each year. It is recommended to visit the university website for fee structure for the current academic year.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Is there any scholarship or financial aid available for international students?

The University of Stirling has a range of funding options to inspire and help talented students from all backgrounds worldwide to study or research at the university. It has country and course-specific scholarships. For Indian aspirants, the university offers these scholarships:

UG Scholarships	PG Taught Scholarships	PG Research Scholarships
International Undergraduate Scholarship	Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships	Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Programme
INTO Stirling Enhanced Progression Scholarships	Postgraduate International Excellence Scholarship	Carnegie PhD Scholarships
INTO Stirling Progression Scholarships	Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Programme	The Anne Wingate Paterson Scholarship
International Sports Scholarship Programme	Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships	Sound Archives For Football Memories
External Progression Scholarship	Commonwealth Shared Scholarships	Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Doctoral Studentships
The Western Union Foundation Global Scholarship Program	Postgraduate India Scholarship	Faculty of Arts and Humanities Postgraduate Research Studentships
GEMS International	INTO Stirling Progression Scholarships	-
Undergraduate Scholarship	External Progression Scholarship	-
Sports Scholarships	International Summer School and Study Abroad Alumni Scholarship	-
-	International Alumni Scholarship	-
-	Chevening Scholarships	-
-	The Anne Wingate Paterson Scholarship	-
-	Karen Napier Scholarship - MSc Investment Analysis	-
-	International Sports Scholarship Programme	-
-	Sports Scholarships	-
-	Dr Dee Amy-Chinn Gender Studies Scholarship	-
-	Witherbys scholarship for the MLitt in Publishing Studies	-
-	Scottish Gaelic publishing scholarship for the MLitt in Publishing Studies	-

Admission Process

When do the admissions start?

International students can apply for undergraduate and postgraduate courses any time of the year. Given the period it takes the university to review applications, students are encouraged to apply at least eight weeks before the start date. Most UG and PG programmes have the provision for spring and autumn/fall intakes. The undergraduate deadline is the end of June or as per UCAS guidelines. International PG applicants can apply throughout the year and keep these deadlines in mind:

Intake	Deadlines
Autumn/Fall	June-End
Spring	Mid-November

What is the UG application process?

International undergraduate students need to apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) portal for most of the courses. Full-time degree, January entry for full-time study, or part-time degree applicants also need to apply via the UCAS portal. Only applicants from USA can apply via the Common Application, if required.

What is the PG application process?

International graduate aspirants can apply via any one of the following methods:

• An international representative: You can find the university’s international representatives on the country-specific pages. You can also drop an email to the university’s international recruitment team to see what representatives are in your area.
• Online application: You can apply directly to the university using its online application portal.

You can go to the university application portal via one of the course pages or visit the portal directly using this link: www.stir.ac.uk/courses/pg-taught/pg-course-apply-list/. 

Step 1: You will see a list of courses from which you can select your course and start filling the online form.

 

 

Step 2: Fill all information as required.

 

 

Step 3: Add education and other details.

 

 

Step 4: Upload the necessary documents and submit your application.

 

 

If the applicant fulfils all the eligibility requirements, they will be sent an acceptance form to fill up and return to the university within the stipulated time to secure admission.

When will I hear from the university after I submit my application?

After the review process, applicants can receive a response via email within two or three weeks of submitting their application. Within ten working days, all candidates should receive an acceptance form from the university.

Student Diversity & Preferred Profile

What are the chances to get into this university?

The university recruits students from all educational backgrounds based on merit and their potential to excel. Each application is individually considered to ensure fair admissions. However, if applications are received after the relevant deadlines, the admissions committee cannot guarantee that these applications will be considered. The university believes in a diverse student population and welcome applications from those with non-standard qualifications, with prior experiential learning, and from access routes into higher education.

 

When assessing applications, the admission team considers predicted and actual academic achievements, taking into account the subjects studied and grades achieved. It checks for competence in any specific subject(s) required for particular courses. Some of the courses have a second stage selection process, such as interview or submission of an additional piece of written work. Volunteering or work experience are encouraged but it is not a requirement for most courses as the university recognises not everyone will have the same opportunities. In short, the following criteria are considered while reviewing applications and making a decision:

• Educational qualifications achieved or in progress
• Personal statement
• LORs
• English language scores
• Research proposal (if applicable)
• Professional requirements (if applicable)
• Work experience (if applicable)
• Written work or portfolio (if applicable)
• Programme-specific entry requirements

How many Indian/international students are studying at the university?

The university has about 14,000 students, including 2,800 international students. Around 20% of the university's overall students are from overseas and represents over 120 different nationalities. It also provides its students with the opportunity to participate in global educational activities through its cooperation with over 70 foreign universities.

Part Time Work While Studying

Can I work while studying here?

Yes, part-time work opportunities are available at the university. International students with valid visa conditions can work on or off the campus while studying at any UK university. Students can work part-time while the university is in session but should not exceed the work hour restriction of 20 hours in a week. During vacations and summer holidays, students can work full-time or up to 40 hours per week. A valid work permit is required to study after the course duration is over. Students are not allowed to work on a freelance basis or take up consulting or full-time jobs except during vacations and holidays. Neither can they start their own business. Students must understand that working for more than 20 hours during a regular session is a serious offence in the UK. Students found in breach of the visa conditions may not be allowed to complete their studies. The Home Office might curtail the visa if any of the work permit conditions are breached or ignored.

 

Students can find part-time jobs on the university’s department listings or check the department’s boards for any new vacancies. Other than that, students can search for job vacancies on TARGETconnect and job platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed.

Campuses & Accommodation

How many colleges and campuses does the university have?

The 360-acre sprawling campus of the University of Stirling is located in the central belt of Scotland, within the Airthrey Castle estate. The university has five faculties of study and each faculty has multiple departments, institutes and centre to allow collaboration across disciplines. This organisational framework enables students to work through fields, adding new insights and innovation to study and thought.

 

 

Is on-campus housing available?

The University of Stirling has over 20 housing properties on and off-campus that can host about 3,000 students. The majority of on-campus housing is in university residence halls. Undergraduates can select from 12 different accommodation halls, including Andrew Stewart Hall, Fraser of Allander House, Muirhead House, H. H. Donnelly House, Juniper Court regular flats, and more. The apartments have a bathroom, laundry facilities, vending machines, postal service, parking room, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a safe entrance. The estimated expense of a residence ranges between GBP 90 and GBP 200 per week. Postgraduate students have 10 accommodation choices, including Alangrange, Centro House, Friarscroft, and Thistle Chambers.

 

Living Expenses

International students can expect their monthly living expenses to be around GBP 700-800. Given below is an estimated cost of living:

Expenses Type	Cost/Month (in GBP)
Mobile phone and internet	27
Transport	79
Food shopping	73
Takeaways and snacks	25
Coffee and tea	6
Going out and eating out	52
Alcohol and cigarettes	15
Interests and hobbies	46
Clothing	42
Personal care	12
Holidays and flights	89
Bank charges and fees	30
Other expenses	21

Source: University of Stirling

University Contact Information

Whom should I contact in case of any doubts?

Students can contact the university here:

Website: www.stir.ac.uk/

Address: University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, Scotland, United Kingdom

Contact: +44-(0)-1786-473-171