Why Stirling for postgraduate research?
Our aim is simple. We want our research to change lives and tackle the global issues of our time. So we provide the best conditions for our thriving community of 3,800 UK and international postgraduate students studying with us.
Collaboration is at the core of our approach – not just working across disciplines but also with business, other universities, the public sector and government. Our academics are experts in their fields, internationally-recognised and shaping research groups and hubs.
Almost three quarters of research activity
rated either world-leading or internationally excellent
REF 2014
Research with impact
Our world-leading academics are experts in their fields, whose work is centred on making an impact on society.
Your future career
At Stirling, we’re proud of our commitment to equipping students with life-long career management and employability skills.
Support for our postgraduate community
5 STARS
for Teaching, Employability, Internationalisation, Facilities and Inclusiveness
QS World University Rankings 2020
A place to call home
Students rate Stirling 1st in the UK for its “good campus environment”. We offer a wide range of modern, comfortable and secure postgraduate residences on and off campus.
It's not all about studying
City of Stirling and beyond
With our beautiful campus as your base, choosing Stirling means immersing yourself in the unique sights and sounds of one of the world’s most vibrant and inspiring countries.
Graduate admissions
If you have any questions about postgraduate study please contact us.