Summary
The University of Stirling is an innovative university with a pioneering spirit and a passion for creating impact. Located at Scotland's heart, Stirling offers over 300 flexible courses designed to develop forward-thinking graduates from around the world.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate63%Postgraduate37%
Study mode
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Full-time81%Part-time19%
Student population MEDIUM
- 10,001鈥�15,000 students
Where students come from
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UK75%International15%EU10%
Student gender
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Male 37%Female 63%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2025
Overall ranking
53rd out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000656 66%53rd
2 -
Entry standards
/ Max 212177 84%14th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.00 75%109th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.11 78%48th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.67 67%23rd
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Academic services spend
/ Max 33251255 38%116th
4 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2226936 42%19th
3 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.319.2114th
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Continuation
/ Max 10094.4 94%46th
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Graduate prospects 鈥� outcomes
/ Max 10074.2 74%72nd
7 -
Graduate prospects 鈥� on track
/ Max 10073.4 73%95th
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Subject League Tables 2025
- Accounting & Finance
- Biological Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Education
- English
- French
- Geography & Environmental Science
- History
- Iberian Languages
- Law
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Paramedic Science
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Policy
- Sociology
- Sports Science
Overall ranking
37th out of 103
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10087.6 88%37th
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Entry standards
/ Max 227175 77%8th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.08 77%65th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.98 75%42nd
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Continuation
/ Max 10091.2 91%72nd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10071.0 71%35th
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Campus locations
Study options
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Frequently asked questions
Stirling is known as Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence. In the Complete University 51视频 2023, Stirling was also recognised as the safest city in Scotland. Located on a beautiful 330-acre campus in the centre of Scotland, studying at Stirling offers an unforgettable experience. There are many clubs and societies to join 鈥� from sports clubs to academic interest, hobbies to political and religious societies. Whatever your interest, the University of Stirling is keen to help you develop and reach your full potential.
If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest. Studies have shown that graduates have a higher average salary compared to non-graduates.
Stirling offers on and off-campus accommodation. Halls have free Wi-Fi, kitchen and dining facilities, and social areas. 24-hour security is also available on campus. Several rooms are adapted for disabled students in accessible halls.