International Foundation in Science, Sport, Computing and Engineering
INTO Stirling: Scotland Education Centre
Prepare for direct entry to Year 2* of a four-year undergraduate degree at a leading Scottish university. Progress to a wide range of subjects, from biological sciences and pharmacology to computing, mathematics and engineering. Receive a guaranteed offer letter for one or more degrees at the University of Stirling and/or the University of Strathclyde.
*For students intending to progress to The University of Edinburgh: Year 1 entry only
Key Information
- Develop an understanding of physical sciences through real-world experiments in high-tech University of Stirling laboratories.
- Opportunities to attend lectures at the University of Stirling during your pathway program, broadening the knowledge learned in practical classes.
- Benefit from learning in an environment that focuses on seminar-style teaching to prepare for Scottish university study.
- Opportunity to progress to a range of leading Scottish universities, with guaranteed offers for at least one degree at the University of Stirling and/or the University of Strathclyde.
- Progress to a computing degree accredited by the British Computer Society at the University of Stirling, an engineering degree at the University of Strathclyde – ranked UK top 10 for Biomedical, Chemical, Civil and Mechanical Engineering (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) – or another STEM degree at a leading Scottish university.
Course Details
International Foundation in Science, Sport, Computing and Engineering
INTO Stirling: Scotland Education Centre
Age Requirement
17
All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 17 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake of the Extended Foundation, students must be 17 before registering at the Center. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year, therefore they must have turned 18 before 01 September of the year they progress to university.Academic Requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.English Language Requirements
IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 in any subskill) or equivalent.Class size
20
Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
Start Date
16 June 2025
End Date
12 June 2026
Length
4 Terms
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 19,995.00
Accommodation
£ 2,232.00 - 9,486.00
Enrolment fee
£ 250.00
Textbooks
£ 95.00 - 360.00
Lab fee (Compulsory-Course dependent)
£ 500.00
Airport pick-up (Optional)
£ 89.00
Social programme (Optional)
£ 50.00
CAS charges (Compulsory-Course dependent)
£ 25.00
Approximate cost
£ 23,236.00 - 30,755.00
The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation.
The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2024 – 31 August 2025 and are for indicative purposes only.
All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2025 will pay the 2024/2025 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2025, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2025/2026 pricing.
Stated fees apply only to the part of the study plan delivered by INTO University of Stirling.