University of Stirling

The University of Stirling is an innovative university with a pioneering spirit and a passion for creating impact. Located at Scotland's heart on a 330-acre campus, Stirling offers over 300 flexible courses designed to develop forward-thinking graduates from around the world. The University of Stirling is 1st in the UK and top 3 in the world for campus environment (ISB 2022).

After you graduate, you’ll join a community of 100,000+ alumni in more than 160 countries.
At the University of Stirling 96% of graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (HESA). With courses designed to improve your employable skills, as well as give you an internationally recognised qualification. Equipping you with life-long career skills, many of the courses offer hands-on experience and unique opportunities to work with industries across the globe.

The city of Stirling is a small city framed by beautiful natural environments and green space. It has been rated by The Complete University Guide 2023 as the safest student city in Scotland.

Stirling has great transport links to the rest of the country: both Edinburgh and Glasgow are only 45 minutes away by road or rail. Living costs in Stirling are also relatively affordable compared to other cities in Scotland and the UK.

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Join a truly global community. With over 140 nationalities on campus, The University of Stirling offers a diverse and multicultural student experience.

More than 30% of students are from overseas and the University has partnerships in 65+ countries. The thriving International Society means you can make friends easily.

If you have a passion for sport, choose Stirling. We’re Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence, and we're 1st in the UK and top 5 in the world for sports facilities (International Student Barometer 2022). Our excellent facilities include an Olympic swimming pool, tennis courts and gym. We’re home to the National Tennis Centre and National Swimming Academy. If you’re looking to improve your fitness or simply have fun, we have a variety of recreational sports clubs you can get involved with.

Rankings:
Guardian University Guide 2025
Computer science and information systems: top 5 in Scotland and top 20 in the UK.
Criminology: 1st in Scotland, Top 15 UK
Economics: 3rd in Scotland and top 15 in the UK.
Marketing and public relations: 3rd in Scotland.
Media and film studies: 2nd in Scotland.
Politics: 3rd in Scotland and top 10 in the UK.

QS Stars University Ratings 2024
The University of Stirling is rated 5 stars overall, and in each of the following areas:
Teaching
Employability
Global Engagement
Research
Facilities
Environmental Impact

ISB
Campus environment
1st in the UK, top 3 in the world for campus environment.
Top 3 in the UK for feeling safe and secure on campus, with 98% student satisfaction.
2nd in the UK, top 20 in the world for surroundings outside the university.
Top 20 in the world, top 10 in the UK with 99% satisfaction with the library.
Sport facilities
1st in the UK, top 5 in the world for sport facilities.
Clubs and societies
Top 10 in the UK, top 20 in the world for clubs and societies.
95% student satisfaction with students’ union.
97% satisfaction with the chaplaincy.

Subjects Areas

University of Stirling offers a wide range of subject areas which contains but not limited to:

            
             Accounting and Finance

             Arts and Humanities

             Biology

             Business and Management

             Combined studies

             Computing and IT

             Creative Media

             Criminology

             Economics

             Education

             English and Creative Writing

             English Literature

             Environmental Studies

             Geography and Environmental Studies

             Health and Social Care

             Health Science

             History

             International Relations

             Journalism

             Languages

             Law

             Life Sciences

             Media Studies

             Nursing and Midwifery

             Politics

             Psychology

             Publishing and Public Relations

             Science

             Social Policy and Administration

             Sports and fitness

             Statistics

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Jing Zhang, China

MSc Media Management

I chose to study at the University of Stirling because of its great reputation, the University has consistently ranked highly for Communication and Media in the UK and many professors and lecturers work within the media industry.  Now I’m working in Germany as a Business Developer and a Media Specialist. I provide advice to a European brand who wants to attract the Chinese market, creating the business strategy and helping them to build their brand awareness in China.  At Stirling, you can learn all the media related topics that you are interested in. For example, film, music and advertisement.You will also have the chance to visit the BBC, the Scottish Parliament and the V&A Dundee. The business options are a special feature of the MSc Media Management. They are very helpful and provide you with a basic understanding of how international businesses work, which could give you an advantage when you look for a job and in your future career.

Dove White, China

MSc Human Resource Management

I was drawn to Stirling by the beautiful campus and international reputation. Stirling provides a truly immersive international experience. I developed my professional skills whilst learning to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and nationalities. I actually met my husband at the University of Stirling! I would advise current students to treasure their time at Stirling. There really is no place quite like our university. I would also encourage students to make the most of everything that the university offers. There are opportunities to develop personally through a variety of sports and social clubs. There is also a great deal of support and advice available to prepare students for their professional futures. Since graduating, I am now a Managing Consultant in a recruitment company called Taylor Hopkinson based in Glasgow. I manage a team focused on sourcing and hiring talent for Chinese solar clients in overseas markets. In my job, I have to balance training and supporting my team, whilst ensuring that we all hit our targets.

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