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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 - choose your course

More than 170 flexible undergraduate degree courses.

Undergraduate

On campus and online Masters courses with multiple start dates.

Postgraduate taught

Find out about our PhD, MPhil and Professional Doctorates.

Research degrees
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£20,000 undergraduate scholarships

Eligible students from USA and Canada receive £20,000 (£5,000 per year) through our undergraduate scholarships. The University of Stirling is eligible to certify loan applications for the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP).

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£7,000 Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate Scholarship

Students from the USA and Canada can apply for our Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate International Scholarship – giving a £7,000 reduction in tuition fees.

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Pathway and English language programmes to help you meet entry requirements

If you don’t meet our academic or English language requirements for one of our undergraduate or postgraduate courses, you can begin your journey at the University of Stirling International Study Centre (ISC), based on campus. The ISC offers specialist pathways and English language programmes designed to help you progress confidently to degree study.

Undergraduate pathway programmes

Combine your degree and pathway programme. Most Scottish undergraduate degrees last 4 years, but our pathway programmes can allow you to start your degree studies in Year 2 or Year 3. The integrated programme (iCAS) allows you to do this all within one study plan, and on one visa.

Postgraduate pathway programmes

These pathways help you build the academic knowledge, study skills and English language level you need to progress to a Masters degree at the University of Stirling. The integrated Masters (iCAS) allows you to do this all within one study plan, and on one visa.

English language courses

If you need to improve your English before starting your pathway or degree, these courses will help you develop the skills and confidence for university success.

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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.

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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.

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93% of our graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation

Graduate Outcomes 2022-23, HESA

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1st in the UK, top 10 in the world for campus environment

The International Student Barometer 2024

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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.

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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.

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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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Guaranteed accommodation

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. We guarantee you an offer of university-managed accommodation in your first year.

Student stories

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Camy Rosen
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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Andrew Schuster
Andrew Schuster
USA
Undergraduate student
There is history right on your doorstep. The campus is a cool community with lots of international people. I've found it a huge learning experience and I already feel like I've grown a lot.
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Megan Rachuy
Megan Rachuy
USA
MLitt The Gothic Imagination
I knew I couldn’t find a better location to study what fascinates me so much – and it helps that Stirling is noted for being the forerunner in the field.
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