Welcome to the University of Stirling!

We're really excited that you're joining us at the University of Stirling!

Here you'll find lots of information to help you make the best start to your studies and life at Stirling. See all the welcome activities for all students starting in January 2022. If you're arriving before then, our accommodation and campus staff will welcome and help to orientate you to our campus services and local amenities.

Our Stirling Essentials module is designed to help you prepare in advance of arrival. The module has all the key information you need to be a successful student, and provides access to extra advice as and when you need it.

Your Students' Union will have a range of online and on-campus activities, to make sure that however and whenever you begin your studies, you’ll feel part of the Stirling community.

Our student support and accommodation teams will be on hand to help you settle into life at Stirling. Our Faculties will provide subject-based welcome sessions to help prepare you for your course and get to know staff and other students.

Our Stirling Campus Commitment sets out the measures we've put in place to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all students, staff and the wider community.

Changes at Stirling

To become an official University of Stirling student and make the most of your time at Stirling, there's some things you'll need to do before you arrive.

Find out what to do

Starting university is a very exciting time, and we're here to help you navigate your way through your first week.

Guide to your first week

Be Connected

Discover a programme of online and on campus events, resources and activities designed to keep you connected with the University community. Activities range from live workouts hosted by our Sports Centre staff and friendly drop in coffee sessions, to quiz nights with the Students' Union and meditation sessions.

See what's on