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Discover more about Stirling

Study at the University of Stirling, Scotland

We're an international university with students from 140+ countries. Start your adventure at Stirling in Sept 2026 or Sept 2027. For Sept 2026 entry, apply by 30 June 2026.

  • £20,000 Undergraduate USA and Canada Scholarships plus FFELP loans.
  • 1st in the UK and Top 10 in the world for campus environment (ISB 2024).
  • Flexible degrees focused on your future career.
  • First year university-managed accommodation guaranteed.
  • Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence.
  • The safest city in Scotland (Complete University Guide 2024).
  • Stay in the UK after graduating with the Graduate Route post-study work visa – no sponsorship needed.

Explore our 170+ course combinations

We offer flexible courses - try out new subjects, combine the ones that interest you or even change your mind about what you’d like to graduate in.

View all undergraduate courses

Virtual Open Day

Wednesday 7 October 2026

If you're thinking about Sept 2027 entry, why not learn more about life at Stirling at our Virtual Undergraduate Open Day. We’ll take you through everything from advice on applying to funding your studies.

Book your place

Sport and wellbeing

We are 1st in the UK and 2nd in the world for sports facilities (ISB 2024). Our facilities include gym, tennis courts, a swimming pool, fitness studios and golf facilities. We have affordable student memberships and our inclusive sport, wellbeing and health activities offer something for everyone.

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Why Stirling?

£20,000 of scholarships plus FFELP loans also available

Eligible students from USA receive £20,000 (£5,000 per year) through our Undergraduate USA Scholarship.

Eligible students from Canada receive £20,000 (£5,000 per year) through our Undergraduate Canada Scholarship.

You can also apply for our International Sports Scholarship Programme, which is one of the largest high-performance sports programmes in the UK.

The University of Stirling is eligible to certify loan applications for the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). US students who are enrolled on a University of Stirling degree are eligible for loans and may borrow up to their calculated Cost of Attendance (provided by the University and updated for each year of a student’s course).

Find out more about financial aid for USA students.

How to apply for a course

Start full-time study in September 2026 or September 2027 - all students can apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) or Common Application.

Start full-time study in January 2027 - you have options to start your degree in January on some of our courses. Applications for January entry must be made directly to the University or Common Application and not through UCAS. See what courses are available and apply.

Entry requirements - find out about entry and English language requirements for students from the Americas.

Accommodation to make you feel at home

We've got the accommodation to make you feel at home in Scotland. We guarantee an offer of University-managed accommodation in your first year of full-time study (see guarantee terms and conditions).

Our secure and affordable accommodation includes over 2,800 rooms right on our beautiful campus, as well as easy-to-reach off-campus residences.

Explore our accommodation options to find the right option for you.

Graduate Visa - stay in the UK after you graduate

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.

Find out more about Graduate visas.

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 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.

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

Stirling is different

Friendly, historic, beautiful, vibrant. We think Stirling is a special place to study and live and we're not the only ones.

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Happiest place to live in Scotland and top 10 in the UK (Rightmove 2025)

From the air shot of Stirling Castle with a sunset in the background

Best visitor destination in Scotland (Lonely Planet)

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Scotland’s best city for culture (LNER)

Thinking about studying abroad from the USA? We sat down with #UofStirling student, Kristiine, and her dad, Jeff, to hear what the journey has been like - from a student’s and a parent’s perspective.

Student stories

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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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Madeline Elardo
Madeline Elardo
USA
BA (Hons) in Business Studies and Spanish
The Stirling Management school encouraged me to take on internships, where I was able to put into practice the concepts we learned in class and gain a better understanding of what I wanted to do after graduation.
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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.
Read Camy's story
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