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Study at the University of Stirling, Scotland

Our vibrant, historical city is located in the heart of Scotland – making it the perfect place to start your next adventure. Choose from hundreds of highly-rated courses, and earn your degree alongside students from over 140 different countries.

  • 1st in the UK, top 10 in the world for campus environment*
  • EU students can apply for a Graduate Visa to stay in the UK after graduating
  • Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence and 1st in the UK for sports facilities*
  • We'll guarantee you an offer of university-managed accommodation in your first year
  • Stirling is the safest student city in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2024)
  • 1st in the UK, 2nd in the world for both social facilities and social activities*

*The International Student Barometer 2024

Think Stirling for your undergraduate degree

  • 170+ single or combined courses to choose from
  • £20,000 scholarship for EU students
  • We're ranked Top 30 in the UK for overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2022)
  • Flexible, career-focused courses

Be the Difference with a Masters degree

  • Choose from over 90 Masters courses - study online or on campus
  • £5,000 tuition fee discount for eligible EU students
  • Top 30 in the UK for postgraduate teaching (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024)
  • 93% of international students said they were happy with life at the University of Stirling (The International Student Barometer 2024)

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.

Fast-track your success

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