Why Stirling for postgraduate study?
The University of Stirling is an international university with pioneering spirit and a global reputation for high-quality teaching and research. We’re passionate about creating impact in everything we do – addressing real societal issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape communities.
5 STARS
for Teaching, Employability, Research, Internationalisation, Facilities and Inclusiveness
QS Stars University Ratings 2021
96% of our graduates
were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation
Graduate Outcomes 2020-21, HESA
Be career-ready
We’re proud of our commitment to ensuring you leave Stirling with life-long career management and employability skills.
Find out how we can help you stand out from the crowd.
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Research with impact
Our world-leading academics are experts in their fields, whose work is centred on making an impact on society. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), more than 80% of Stirling research was classed as world leading or internationally excellent.
A place to call home
Students rate Stirling 1st in the UK for its “good campus environment”. We offer a wide range of modern, comfortable and secure postgraduate residences on and off campus.
It's not all about studying
With an Olympic-sized swimming pool, on-site cinema and more than a dozen restaurants, bars and delis, there's lots for Stirling students to enjoy right on their doorstep.
City of Stirling and beyond
With our beautiful campus as your base, choosing Stirling means immersing yourself in the unique sights and sounds of one of the world’s most vibrant and inspiring countries.
Student stories
India
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Read Jennifer's storyI have made lots of friends from different countries and it has been fascinating to learn about their different cultures. They have become like family for me.
Scotland
MSc Earth and Planetary Observation
Read Isla's storyThe postgraduate experience has been outstanding due to the level of guidance provided by my lecturers. What I like about my course is that it incorporates planetary science into a remote sensing degree. I have also gained experience in coding and data science.
Graduate admissions
If you have any questions about postgraduate study please contact us.