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University of Stirling

A campus university built around a loch and a castle in central Scotland, known for sport, aquaculture, education and its semester-based structure.

GESCO is listed as an official representative on the University of Stirling's website
QS World #560QS World Rankings 2027
Founded 1967Public university
14,000Students

About the university

Why students choose the University of Stirling

A campus university built around a loch and a castle in central Scotland, known for sport, aquaculture, education and its semester-based structure.

Both direct entry and foundation or pathway routes are available here. If your grades or English score fall short of direct admission, the pathway route is a genuine alternative to waiting a year.

Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.

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Entry requirements

Applying from Jordan

Source: stir.ac.uk

Tawjihi

School leavers from Jordan usually need to complete a Foundation Year programme, offered through the University of Stirling International Study Centre, before starting a bachelor's.

First year at a Jordanian university

Applications are also accepted from students who have completed one year of relevant university study.

Master's

A 4-year bachelor's with a minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4 is required.

Pathway programmes

If you do not meet the academic or English requirements, pathway programmes at the International Study Centre can lead to undergraduate or postgraduate courses.

Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked October 2026.

Programmes

Popular courses at the University of Stirling

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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.

How it works

Your application to the University of Stirling, step by step

  1. 1

    Free consultation

    We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether the University of Stirling is realistic.

  2. 2

    Choose your course and route

    Direct entry if you meet the grades, or the foundation route if you are not there yet.

  3. 3

    Application and offer

    We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.

  4. 4

    Scholarship check

    We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.

  5. 5

    Student visa

    Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.

  6. 6

    Arrival

    Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.

Questions

Studying at the University of Stirling: common questions

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Can I apply to the University of Stirling with the Tawjihi?

School leavers from Jordan usually need to complete a Foundation Year programme, offered through the University of Stirling International Study Centre, before starting a bachelor's. Applications are also accepted from students who have completed one year of relevant university study.

Does the University of Stirling offer scholarships to international students?

Yes. International Undergraduate Scholarship (GBP 2,500 per year (GBP 10,000 over four years)); Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate International Scholarship (GBP 7,000 tuition fee waiver). We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.

Is there a foundation route into the University of Stirling?

Yes. If your grades or English do not yet meet direct entry, a foundation or pathway programme leads into the University of Stirling.

Where is the University of Stirling?

The University of Stirling is in Stirling, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1967.

Does GESCO charge me to apply to the University of Stirling?

The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to the University of Stirling directly and is listed as an official representative on the university's website. Ask us about any service fees before you start.

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Interested in the University of Stirling?

Tell us your grades and we will tell you honestly whether it is realistic, and what to do if it is not yet.

  • Direct application. We hold an agreement with this university
  • A plan B. Similar universities if this one is out of reach
  • No obligation. If GESCO is not the right route for you, we will say so

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