The University of Strathclyde welcomes students from many countries. Visit our international students' section for country specific information, and full details of entry requirements.

We provide foundation programmes for preparatory studies for both prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Language requirements

In all cases, applicants whose first language is not English must show an appropriate level of competence in the English language. For the Department of Physics this is deemed to be IELTS (academic) at 6.0.

To satisfy UK Visas and Immigration requirements, no element of IELTS should be below 5.5. If you require information about other English language qualifications then please contact the department.

The University's English Language Teaching department offers pre-entry and pre-sessional courses for new international students from April each year. Full fee paying students are entitled to one month of pre-sessional English course free of charge.

Direct entry to our undergraduate degrees

It's possible for suitably qualified candidates to gain direct entry to a later year of the MPhys or BSc degrees. If you have previously studied physics or a related subject at university level in another country, you may be eligible to enrol directly into Year 2, 3 or 4 of the MPhys or BSc degree, depending on your previous qualifications.

We have articulation agreements with SNU and Donghua University which allow their students to join us from year 3.

To assist us in determining your year of entry, you should send us a copy of your transcript in English. If you have any queries relating to direct entry to any of our courses please contact us.

Undergraduate applications

If you have just left school and are seeking first year entry you should contact your local British Council Office to find out whether your school-leaving qualifications are sufficient.