University of Stirling

Stirling  United Kingdom

The University of Stirling is an international university committed to helping students Be the Difference in the world. Based in the heart of Scotland, Stirling is a place where ability – not background – is valued, and teaching, employability and facilities are all rated five-star (QS Stars University Ratings 2024). That’s just part of the reason Stirling was shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2024, rated top 30 in the UK for postgraduate teaching (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024) and number one in the UK for campus environment (The International Student Barometer 2024).   Stirling is also the proud holder of a Silver award from the Athena Swan Charter in recognition of the University’s commitment to advancing gender equality. With over 90 postgraduate courses, including a portfolio of online courses, we equip our graduates with the knowledge, expertise and employability skills needed to succeed in the workplace.

Why study at the University of Stirling?

1st in the UK and Top 10 in the World for campus environment (The International Student Barometer 2024)

Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence - Sport is in our DNA. We're ranked 1st in the UK and 2nd in the World for sports facilities (The International Student Barometer 2024)

96% of postgraduate leavers are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2020-21)

2,800

postgraduate students

90

courses

2

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Stirling  United Kingdom

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Agriculture (1) Biological Sciences (4) Veterinary Sciences (35) Environmental Sciences (13) Business & Management (5) Geography (17) Geology (18) Politics & Government (30) Sociology (33) Economics (10) Finance (14) Law (22) Psychology (31) History & Archaeology (19) Information Services (20) Computer Science (8) Mathematics (25) Communication & Media Studies (7) Languages, Literature & Culture (21) Creative Arts & Design (9) Education (11) Linguistics & Classics (23) Philosophy (28) Theology & Religious Studies (34) Nursing & Health (27) Social Work (32) Anthropology (2) Medicine (26)

About the University of Stirling

Ranked five-star for employability (QS Stars University Ratings, 2024), our range of on-campus and online Masters courses provide practical experience and opportunities to work with industries across the globe. That’s why 96% of our graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2020/21, HESA).
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Our world-leading academics are experts in their fields, and our teaching explores this cutting-edge research to make an impact on society. That’s why 80% of Stirling’s research was classed as either world-leading or internationally excellent in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF, 2021).

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Rated 1st in the UK and top 3 in the world for its campus environment (International Student Barometer 2022), Stirling’s beautiful campus provides five-star facilities (QS Stars University Rankings 2024), over 130 clubs and societies and a vibrant international community.

Stirling is the 'Gateway to the Highlands', and it’s the perfect place to call home.

Stirling has been named the safest student city in Scotland (Complete University Guide, 2023), and is also one of the top 3 happiest places to live in Scotland (Rightmove Happy at Home Index, 2022). Stirling combines the charm of a historic ancient capital with the buzz of a modern city.

We're also ranked Top 30 in the UK for overall postgraduate student experience (PTES, 2022), and 95% of international students feel there is a friendly attitude towards them at the University of Stirling (ISB, 2022).



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University of Stirling

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