University of Stirling

Stirling, Stirling

  • #=452 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 11,432Total Students
  • 730Faculty
  • 3,477Int'l Students

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Founded by Royal Charter in 1967, the University of Stirling is a progressive university with a pioneering spirit.  For almost five decades, we have welcomed, connected and collaborated with the world’s most dedicated and talented individuals, all of whom are drawn to our international reputation for innovation and excellence.

Ranked 47th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2015) and highly rated for our teaching approach by students your education at Stirling prepares you for a career, and for life.

We are globally connected with over 120 nationalities on campus, 55 000 alumni spanning the globe and 23% of our students from overseas.  Our breath-taking campus lies in the heart of Scotland and is one of the finest in Europe, providing an inspirational learning and living environment. 

The University is a leading research university with expertise in health and wellbeing, the environment and people, culture and society, enterprise and the economy, and sport.

Our undergraduate courses offer unrivalled flexibility.  We encourage you to study across a range of disciplines, providing a breadth of experience that is internationally recognised.  The majority of our courses allow you to study a wide range of subjects in the first two years before you decide which degree combination to graduate in.

About

Founded by Royal Charter in 1967, the University of Stirling is a progressive university with a pioneering spirit.  For almost five decades, we have welcomed, connected and collaborated with the world’s most dedicated and talented individuals, all of whom are drawn to our international reputation for innovation and excellence.

Ranked 47th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2015) and highly rated for our teaching approach by students your education at Stirling prepares you for a career, and for life.

We are globally connected with over 120 nationalities on campus, 55 000 alumni spanning the globe and 23% of our students from overseas.  Our breath-taking campus lies in the heart of Scotland and is one of the finest in Europe, providing an inspirational learning and living environment. 

The University is a leading research university with expertise in health and wellbeing, the environment and people, culture and society, enterprise and the economy, and sport.

Our undergraduate courses offer unrivalled flexibility.  We encourage you to study across a range of disciplines, providing a breadth of experience that is internationally recognised.  The majority of our courses allow you to study a wide range of subjects in the first two years before you decide which degree combination to graduate in.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2014
    #501-550
  • 2015
    #501-550
  • 2016
    #=384
  • 2017
    #385
  • 2018
    #401-410
  • 2019
    #=417
  • 2020
    #=478
  • 2021
    #=485
  • 2022
    #=471
  • 2023
    #501-510
  • 2024
    #=431
  • 2025
    #=452

Student & Staff

Total students
11,432

25%
75%

International students
3,477

47%
53%

Total faculty staff
730

216
514

Total students
11,432

25%
75%

International students
3,477

47%
53%

Total faculty staff
730

514
216
2024
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Scholarships

Yes
The Scholarships above offer some form of financial aid to prospective students. Please always check the specific requirements and restrictions on scholarship availability.

Campus locations

Stirling Campus,

Stirling , Stirling , United Kingdom , FK9 4LA

Highland Campus,

Stirling, United Kingdom , Stirling , United Kingdom ,

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