University of Stirling

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Less than an hour from Glasgow and Edinburgh, the ancient city of Stirling combines the charm of an historic destination with the buzz of a young population. The University of Stirling is committed to helping students make a positive difference in the world, taking pride in providing education with a purpose and conducting research that makes a difference to society.

The University has an international reputation for excellence in teaching and high-quality research which spans a breadth of disciplines, making major contributions to global societies and addressing key social, economic and cultural challenges.

University of Stirling

The University of Stirling is organised for learning, teaching and research into five faculties, each of which comprises multiple departments, institutes and centres. Their structure allows them to collaborate across disciplines, bringing fresh ideas and creativity to their research and thinking.

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Facts & Stats

  • More than 94% of undergraduate leavers are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes from Higher Education Survey, 2020).
  • Ranked 1st in the UK and top 3 in the world for campus environment (International Student Barometer, Wave 2, 2022).
  • Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence, 1st in the UK, top 5 in the world for sport facilities (International Student Barometer, Wave 2, 2022).
  • Stirling is rated top 30 in the UK for overall postgraduate student experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, 2022).
  • More than 80% of research activity rated either “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
  • The University of Stirling has been awarded 5 stars in the following areas: teaching, employability, research, internationalisation, facilities and inclusiveness (QS World University Rankings, 2021).
  • Over 140 nationalities on campus, offering a diverse and multi-cultural student experience.
  • Ranked top 10 in the UK for clubs and societies (International Student Barometer, Wave 2, 2022).
  • Ranked top 30 in the UK for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey and Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2022.

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World-class reputation

The University of Stirling is a globally connected university. Over 80% of its research activity is rated either world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework, 2021).

Stirling is Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence with its sport courses rated top 10 in the UK (QS World University Rankings, 2023) and sport facilities rated 1st in the UK and top 5 in the world (International Student Barometer, Wave 2, 2022).

The University has been awarded 5 Stars in the QS Stars University Ratings 2021 for its teaching, employability, research, internationalisation, facilities and inclusiveness. Stirling’s small class sizes help to ensure you benefit from world-class teaching from its leading academics.

Career prospects

The University of Stirling has excellent ratings for graduate employability. More than 94% of Stirling’s undergraduate leavers are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes from Higher Education Survey, 2020).  

A degree at the University of Stirling gives you an internationally recognised qualification and prepares you for your future career. Many of their courses offer hands-on experience and unique opportunities to work with industries across the globe. That’s part of the reason the University received a student satisfaction score of 93% for its career services support (International Student Barometer, Wave 2, 2022). 

A stunning campus

The University is top 3 in the world and 1st in the UK for its campus environment (International Student Barometer, Wave 2, 2022). With its own Olympic-sized swimming pool, on-site theatre and cinema, 18th-century castle and plentiful green spaces, everything you need is within a few minutes’ walk of the University’s wide range of accommodation.

Ideally situated within an hour of Glasgow and Edinburgh, the University of Stirling's 330-acre campus isn’t just a beautiful place to call home.

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