Our global position

We’re ranked as one of the top 150 most international universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University rankings 2016). Our global reputation for excellence in teaching and research, allows us to deliver degrees that are recognised across the world by employers. A truly international institution, we have a dynamic community of staff and students from more than 120 countries.

TOP 150

most international
universities in the world

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016

20%

of our students
are from overseas

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150 partners

in over 60 countries

Almost 3/4

of our research activity is
classed as world-leading or
internationally excellent

REF 2014

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92,000

alumni in 170 countries

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96%

of students think Stirling has expert lecturers

International Student Barometer 2018

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5 STARS

for Internationalisation

QS Stars University Ratings 2021

1st in the UK and 5th in the World

for a good campus environment

International Student Barometer 2018 and
Benchmark and Global ISB Benchmark 2018

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120 nationalities

represented on campus