18,500+ students globally
11,000+ undergraduate students
6,000+ postgraduate students
1,700+ staff
140+ nationalities represented on campus
More than 30% of students are from overseas
At the University of Stirling, being the difference is in our DNA. That's why we're regularly recognised across the globe for research excellence in teaching, research and offering a world-class student experience.
The University of Stirling ranked amongst the top 50 universities in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2023.
Source: Complete University Guide 2023
Stirling is also ranked as the safest city in the UK - The Complete University Guide - How safe is your city?
The University of Stirling ranked overall 59th in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2023.
Source: Guardian University Guide 2023
The University of Stirling ranked overall 49th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2022.
Source: Guardian University Guide 2022
The University of Stirling is rated 5 stars overall, and in each of the following areas:
BA Hons Accountancy and Finance also achieved 5 stars in the specialist criteria category.
The University of Stirling ranked in the top 500 global universities in the QS World University Rankings 2024.
Source: QS Top Universities
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The University of Stirling is ranked in the top 40 UK universities in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.
Source: Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023
The University of Stirling ranked in the top 50 UK universities in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.
See the full Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by subject.
See the full Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023.
International experience
Learning and teaching
Campus environment
Sport facilities
Clubs and societies
Careers
Source: The International Student Barometer, Wave 2, 2022
Rankings are based on institutions included in the Guardian University Guide 2023.
Source: National Student Survey 2023
The University of Stirling ranked in the top 30 in the UK for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2022.
Rankings are based on institutions included in the Guardian University Guide 2022.
Source: National Student Survey 2022
*Out of all participating PTES institutions
Stirling Management School
Source: Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2022
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Graduate Outcomes is the biggest UK annual social survey and captures the perspectives and current status of recent graduates.
These results are compiled from students who graduated in 2020-21.
Faculty of Arts and Humanities: 94.9%
Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport: 99.0%
Faculty of Natural Sciences: 94.4%
Faculty of Social Sciences: 97.1%
Stirling Management School: 94.0%
Overall: 96.0%
96% of our graduates
were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation
The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) is the independent body entrusted with monitoring and advising on standards and quality in UK higher education. Find out more about how our teaching quality is assessed.
Athena SWAN is a charter established to advance the representation of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM). Find out about our Athena SWAN and wider equality work.
The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework is the national credit transfer system for all levels of qualifications in Scotland. Find out more about the credit rating system for our qualifications.
We participate in the sector-wide QE-TNE Scheme for the quality enhancement of UK transnational education. The scheme is a demonstration of our commitment to a high-quality UK-TNE experience.
5 faculties
conducting world-leading research
Scotland’s University
for Sporting Excellence
100,000+ alumni
in 180 countries
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