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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As part of the University of Stirling’s postgraduate program, students will develop the transferable skills, personal qualities and relevant work experience sought by employers in today’s highly competitive job market. The high demand for Stirling graduates is evidenced by 96% of our graduates in employment, or further study, within six months of graduating.

Additionally, the University achieved a 5-star excellence award for Employability (QS Stars, 2014).

Stirling is Scotland’s official University for Sporting Excellence. The campus played host to Team Scotland for Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games, serving as preparation camp for the country’s finest athletes. Here, they had access to some of the best training facilities in the UK. Students rated us first in Scotland for sport facilities (The Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey, 2015).

The University is home to the National Swimming Academy and the Gannochy National Tennis Centre where Wimbledon champion, Andy Murray, trained. Also on campus, students can find a state-of-the-art gym, strength and conditioning suite and dedicated cycling studio. The 330-acre estate is the perfect natural playground for ramblers and hillwalkers, and students can try canoeing and kayaking on Stirling’s very own loch.

About

As part of the University of Stirling’s postgraduate program, students will develop the transferable skills, personal qualities and relevant work experience sought by employers in today’s highly competitive job market. The high demand for Stirling graduates is evidenced by 96% of our graduates in employment, or further study, within six months of graduating.

Additionally, the University achieved a 5-star excellence award for Employability (QS Stars, 2014).

Stirling is Scotland’s official University for Sporting Excellence. The campus played host to Team Scotland for Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games, serving as preparation camp for the country’s finest athletes. Here, they had access to some of the best training facilities in the UK. Students rated us first in Scotland for sport facilities (The Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey, 2015).

The University is home to the National Swimming Academy and the Gannochy National Tennis Centre where Wimbledon champion, Andy Murray, trained. Also on campus, students can find a state-of-the-art gym, strength and conditioning suite and dedicated cycling studio. The 330-acre estate is the perfect natural playground for ramblers and hillwalkers, and students can try canoeing and kayaking on Stirling’s very own loch.

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

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Campus locations

Stirling Campus,

Stirling , Stirling , United Kingdom , FK9 4LA

Highland Campus,

Stirling, United Kingdom , Stirling , United Kingdom ,

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