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Study in Scotland at Stirling

Scotland has a world-renowned education system, top-class universities and a reputation for producing creative thinkers. That’s why more than 83,000 students from over 180 different countries choose to study in Scotland every year. You could join them.

The University of Stirling is the perfect place to start your adventure in Scotland. With Edinburgh and Glasgow just a short train ride away, and the beautiful Highlands on your doorstep, Stirling blends the best of city life with the spirit of adventure Scotland is famous for.

Choose from our huge range of undergraduate, postgraduate or research courses, and start your studies in September or January.

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Study at Stirling - the Scottish University of the Year

A wide range of single and combined undergraduate courses.

Undergraduate

On campus and online Masters courses with September and January start dates.

Postgraduate

Find out about our PhD, MPhil and Professional Doctorates.

Research degrees

Not your average campus!

At the University of Stirling innovation meets breathtaking nature. Our beautiful 330-acre campus has iconic new sports facilities as well as fantastic social, learning and study spaces. On-site facilities also include a theatre, cinema, cafés, pharmacy, supermarket, the Students' Union and stunning green spaces.

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City of Stirling

Famous for being the scene of much of Scotland’s history, Stirling also has great shops, bars, restaurants, and culture. Living here let's you combine cosmopolitan city life with the tranquillity of rolling hills and the Scottish countryside.

Be the One

We want to help you fulfil your ambitions after you graduate. Whether it’s getting involved in the Students’ Union, studying abroad, taking part in internships, exploring your own start-up or balancing part-time work with study, everything you do at Stirling is designed to help you stand out.

Top 40 in the UK for Skilled Graduate Outcomes

Graduate Outcomes 2023-24, HESA

1st in the UK, top 3 in the world for campus environment

The International Student Barometer 2022

Live your best life!

No matter what you’re into, our 120+ societies and sports teams are bound to offer something that piques your interest – from athletics to anime, volleyball to video games.

Welcoming the world

With over 140 nationalities represented on campus, you can meet new people and experience diverse cultures at Stirling. Thinking and working globally is part of our daily teaching, learning and research practice, meaning your degree will be outward-looking, full of possibilities and potential.

Support when you need it

University is about finding your own way, but that doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. The Student Services Hub brings lots of services together to help you resolve a whole range of queries through a single point of contact.

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Your home from home

Our range of secure and affordable accommodation includes 2,800 bedrooms split between our campus, nearby Stirling and Bridge of Allan – all beautiful, safe places to live with excellent transport links.

Student stories

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Rohan Puri
India
MSc Sport Management

I was always interested in a Masters in Sports Management. Since the University of Stirling is rated highly for this course and is also Scotland’s University of Sporting Excellence, my decision was an easy one.

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Camy Rosen
USA
BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology

It feels like yesterday arriving on campus, and despite hearing about the bad weather in Scotland it was a beautiful sunny day. It looked amazing! Being a campus University it’s a lot like colleges at home; it was so easy to find my footing.

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Ali Raza
Pakistan
BA (Hons) Business Studies

When I moved from Pakistan to Stirling I immediately felt like it was my new home due to the warm welcome from staff and students and there is a large international student community.