Summary
The University of Stirling has 17,500+ students globally and more than 140 nationalities represented on its 330-acre Scottish campus. An innovative university, it has a pioneering spirit and a passion for creating impact. Its top sporting facilities reflect the university’s designation as Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence.
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Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate67%Postgraduate33%
Study mode
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Full-time84%Part-time16%
Student population LARGE
- 15,001–25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK71%International22%EU7%
Student gender
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Male 40%Female 60%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2026
Overall ranking
51st out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000611 61%51st
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Entry standards
/ Max 215173 81%12th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.04 76%106th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.11 78%47th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.67 67%23rd
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Academic services spend
/ Max 37571463 39%106th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 21641043 48%16th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.718.4109th
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Continuation
/ Max 10091.8 92%43rd
3 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10074.1 74%66th
6 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10073.1 73%88th
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Subject League Tables 2026
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- Accounting & Finance
- Biological Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Education
- English
- French
- Geography & Environmental Science
- History
- Iberian Languages
- Law
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Paramedic Science
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Policy
- Sociology
- Sports Science
- Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies
Overall ranking
34th out of 102
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10085.1 85%34th
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Entry standards
/ Max 233173 74%10th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.89 72%97th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.98 75%42nd
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Continuation
/ Max 10094.7 95%21st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10077.0 77%25th
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Frequently asked questions
The University of Stirling is an international university committed to helping students Be the Difference in the world. Based in the heart of Scotland, Stirling is a place where ability – not background – is valued, offering five-star teaching, employability and facilities. That’s just part of the reason Stirling was shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2024.
One of the university’s top priorities is to enhance your employability through top-quality education and cutting-edge research. It equips students with skills to manage their careers for life. By working with business and public sector partners, it makes sure its degrees will boost your employability. It offers career support and unique opportunities to work with businesses around the world. Stirling’s careers service provides high-quality careers information and guidance, along with a range of resources to develop career skills. If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master’s degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest.
The University of Stirling has over 2,800 bedrooms, split between its beautiful campus and nearby Stirling and Bridge of Allan. Halls have free Wi-Fi, heating, electricity and room contents insurance. 24-hour security is also available on campus. Several rooms are adapted for disabled students in accessible halls.