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Study a Masters in Scotland, UK

Our vibrant, historical city is located in the heart of Scotland – making it the perfect place to start your next adventure. Choose from over 90 highly-rated on-campus or online Masters courses, and earn your degree alongside students from more than 140 different countries.

Scottish University of the Year

UK Sports University of the Year

Scottish University of the Year and UK Sports University of the Year. (1)
1st in the UK, top 10 in the world for campus environment. (2)
Top 40 in the UK for skilled graduate outcomes. (3)
Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence and 1st in the UK for sports facilities. (2)
We'll guarantee you an offer of university-managed accommodation in your first year.
International students can apply for a Graduate Visa to stay in the UK after graduating.
Explore start dates in September or January and find your perfect course.
Stirling is the safest student city in the UK. (4)

^{(1) Daily Mail University Guide 2027 (2) The International Student Barometer 2024 (3)}^{HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023/24 (4) The Complete University Guide 2025}

Choose from 90+ on-campus and online Masters courses

Our range of Masters courses start in September or January

£7,000 Postgraduate India Scholarship

Our Postgraduate India Scholarship is automatically awarded to eligible students in the form of a £7,000 tuition fee waiver.

Graduate Visa

International students who successfully complete a UK degree can apply for the Graduate Visa, which will allow you to stay in the UK after you graduate, with no restriction on the type of work you can do.

Graduate Visa information

International student loans

There are external loan providers operating in various countries that can help international students fund their studies at the University of Stirling.

See funding options

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Find out more about studying at Stirling with one of our live webinars. Our range of webinars give you essential insights straight from our staff and students, and cover a wide range of topics - from general information to course-specific details.

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Explore our stunning campus

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

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 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.

Postgraduate pathway programmes

Build the knowledge, study skills and English language level you need to progress to a Masters degree. 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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