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University of Stirling: Rankings, Fees, Programs

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#298 in World

#53 in UK

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  • Institute Icon330 acre campus
  • Estd. 1967
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Year of establishment
1967
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Campus size
330 acres
No. of campus
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Endowment value
Pound 3 million
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UG/PG course ratio
1.46
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Q:   What is the acceptance rate for the University of Stirling?
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A few unofficial sources claim that the University of Stirling acceptance rate is around 20%, whereas, a few claim that the acceptance rate is around 11%. It can be said that acceptance rate is between 11% - 20%. This means that the university is very selective at the time of admission. To get into the university, the applicants must have completed Class 12 for UG course admission. Whereas, for PG courses, the applicants must have a bachelor’s degree. Minimum percentage and ELP test score requirement should also be met.

Q:   Where is the University of Stirling located?
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The campus of the University of Stirling is just two miles from the cenrtre of Stirling in Central Scotland. The university is easily accessible by bus, foot, and bike from Stirling city centre or Bridge of Allen. The university’s campus size is 330 acres. Also, note that the university is 1st in the UK, top 3 in the world for the Campus environment.

Q:   Where do the courses of Stirlin Uni rank?
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Check the below Stirlin Uni subject rankings as per CUG 2025: 

  • Economics: Top 5 in Scotland
  • Communication and Media Studies: Top 5 in Scotland
  • Education: Top 15 in the UK
  • Sociology: Top 5 in Scotland
  • Law: Top 5 in Scotland
  • Paramedic Science: Top 15 in the UK

University of Stirling Ranking 2025

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Stirling University Admissions 2025

  • Application fees :Pound 20 - 22
  • Type of deadline :Regular
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LORNeeded for few courses
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CVNeeded for few courses
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Q:   Is IELTS accepted at Stirling Uni?
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 A general range of the test scores accepted at Stirling Uni is given below:

Tests

Score Range

IELTS

6.0 - 7.0

PTE

Overall 60 - 67

TOEFL iBT

78 - 94

Q:   What do you need for a Masters at the University of Stirling?
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To pursue a master’s degree from the University of Stirling, the applicants require a bachelor’s degree. Indian applicants have to meet the below-given requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree is required for admission to PG courses. The applicants are required to have a minimum of 50% from Tier 1 colleges or 55% from a Tier 2 college
  • Academic transcripts
  • ELP test score
  • Personal statement
  • Reference
Q:   How can I get into the MBA course at Stirling University?
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To get into Stirling University MBA course, the applicants are required to have the following:

  • A minimum of second-class honors degree or an equivalent professional qualification is required
  • A minimum of 3 years of work experience
  • Latest CV

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Stirling University Scholarships

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Q:   What is Postgraduate India Scholarship at Stirling Uni?
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Students must enter into a full-time PG degree program at Stirling Uni. The value of this scholarship is GBP 4,000 Eligible students are automatically assessed for the scholarship. No separate application is required for this scholarship.

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University of Stirling
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.7/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 33% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Sporty
Academically oriented
Friendly
Multi-dimensional
Internships3.6
Part time work3
Post study jobs3.4
Quality of faculty4.2
Student Life4.2
Value for money3.4
Public transportation3.8
Safety4.4
Indian Food4
Permanent Immigration3.2
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MSc International Accounting and Finance - Batch of 2024
3.1
Excellent faculty but fewer part-time jobs.
Tips: The transition after coming here was quite difficult as I was not familiar with the climate. The people were quite good and polite. As of now, everything is going well. Finally, the University is good for sports and the gym at the university is an advantage for us.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty at this University are quite good at teaching and are experts in their field of subjects. Moreover, their experiences and knowledge of the subjects make it easy for students to understand the topic. The majority of faculty at this University are Scottish people. More than 95% of staff are from Scotland.
Dislikes (Part time work): The part-time jobs are fewer or I can say difficult to get one as it is a small city. The city doesn't even have the size of Mysore. The population in this city is also very low. Managing a part-time job and university education is quite challenging as we have classes four days a week. The tight timetable is also an issue to the part time job.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1100
Prepping time for classes38 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 45900
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2024Read more
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MBA - Batch of 2023
4.5
An experience of lifetime at the University of Stirling
Tips: The university provides around 4000 pounds scholarship to Indian students to support with the application. It was a wonderful experience being a part of the University and travelling to Scotland. Different culture, yet very accepting and welcoming apart from the sightseeing you can do a lot in Scotland.
Likes (Quality of faculty): Faculty members are approachable and very well learned. You get to learn a lot from them if you keep yourself active. Teaching was a mix of theoretical and practical learning with real-life examples and workshops. Professors are from across the globe thus showing that University of Stirling is a diverse employer.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Permanent settlement depends on individuals and if you get a job of choice. There are many students who prefer to come back to their home country after graduation. And those who prefer to stay either go for sponsorship from the companies or sponsor themselves for at least couple of years (Graduate Route Visa). I preferred to return back to India to be around my people.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 800
Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2023Read more
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MSc Digital Media and Communication - Batch of 2023
2.5
Pretty average, would recommend only for finance.
Tips: Before joining the University of Stirling, I suggest knowing your course and checking for numerous scholarships. The location and amenities of the school are amazing, and the campus is large enough that it has plenty of various activities. I have met people who have turned into family. Unfortunately, there are some issues, such as racism that some staff members have, and they cancel classes for their protests, so I had to self-teach most of the course.
Likes (Student Life): The people and culture here are amazing. I met some absolutely crazy people who are now like family. There's always something happening on the weekends, and the library is great for late-night studying. The South Asian club organises tons of events, which is a great way to meet people from your own country.
Dislikes (Internships): This university is good in terms of its amenities, but it has no placements, gives little training for jobs and CV guidance, has mostly useless courses, and markets these courses to international students to make money. They also don't provide internships for my area of study.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 500
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 23000
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025Read more
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MBA - Batch of 2024
4.4
Best study destination for international students
Tips: There is a bit problem with part time jobs in Stirling but with time you can find one. Otherwise, it's the best study destination for international students. Faculties are always ready to help. Personal tutors are assigned to each and every student so that one can have a buddy available every time for help.
Likes (Student Life): The atmosphere here at the university of Stirling is amazing. And all the relevant facilities are available around the campus. Personal tutors are assigned to each and every student so that one can have a buddy available to solve all the problems. The most important sports facilities are amazing here at Stirling.
Dislikes (Value for money): Until you don't have a job in the UK it's expensive to spend Indian money in pounds. Finding part-time jobs is quite difficult in starting but if you keep pushing it and have a clear vision you will get a job for sure. Don't hesitate in doing any work rather accept it as a challenge and overcome it.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1099
Prepping time for classes17 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound
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MSc in Business and Management - Batch of 2022
4.1
Reputed college with good reviews
Tips: College is quite good but students who are really studious and keen to learn should opt for this university. As assignments provided are really of master's level and you will learn a lot if you are serious about your career. Please book your hostel accommodation in advance. Commutation from Stirling to Glasgow, Stirling to Edinburgh is affordable and less time consuming. Overall good college.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1138
Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 43992
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MSc International Accounting and Finance - Batch of 2024
2.3
University of Stirling has a beautiful campus with all the facilities for sports and fitness.
Tips: The cultural shifts are quite ok and not a big deal. But the issue is managing the expenses and finding a part time job is really harder. Moreover, the timetable at this university is little stressful. So, it will become harder again to get a part time job and lastly the attendance are important to successfully complete the masters.
Likes (Quality of faculty): All the faculties at the university are well qualified and have experience. Good learning experience as the teachers are good at teaching. Faculties at this university is really helpful in preparation of assignments and they guide you to prepare the assignments and conduct seminars.
Dislikes (Part time work): Getting a part time job opportunity in Stirling is difficult and also an on campus opportunity will be extremely difficult. It's a small city or you can say it's a village and the city depends on the university. Managing the part time job and student life is stressful. Even getting a part time job is a luck. It's not a big city to find more part time job opportunities. Working far away and traveling to the workplace is an another hurdle as it's expensive. Can't manage the expenses.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1425
Prepping time for classes22 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 26325
Reviewed on 21 May 2024Read more
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University of Stirling Placements

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IKEA
Unilever
Nestle
Standard Chartered bank
Merrill Lynch
pwc
McKinsey
tesco
IBM
Hewlett Packard
Marks and Spencer
BBC
Morgan Stanley
AVIVA
Lufthansa
HSBC
ebay
Vodafone
Rolls Royce
RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland)
JP Morgan Chase
Accenture
CITI Bank
Exxon
Procter Gamble
Sun Microsystems
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Google
HP
Deutsche Bank
Goldman Sachs
Deloitte
NOKIA
CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants
Ernst & Young
British Telecom
KPMG
Adidas
Investec
Grant Thornton
Bloomberg
Microsoft
Reuters
Xerox
British Airways
Barclays Bank
NCR Corporations
Adobe
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Q:   What are the organizations where the University of Stirling graduates are working?
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A few of the organizations where Stirling University graduates are working are:

  • EY
  • HSBC
  • Deloitte
  • Morgan Stanley
  • NatWest Group
  • Lloyds Banking Group
  • The Scottish Government
Q:   What are the job sectors where Stirling University graduates are employed?
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A few of the industries where the University of Stirling graduates are working are:

  • Operations
  • Business Development
  • Sales
  • Community and Social Services
  • IT
  • Media and Communication
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Consulting
  • Program and Project Management
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Stirling University Cost

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MBA/PGDM(24 courses)
INR 20 L - 30 LGet Fee Details
Duration12 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 5.5 - 6.5, PTE: 56 - 62
M.Sc.(39 courses)
INR 9 L - 30 LGet Fee Details
Duration6 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 5.5 - 6.5, PTE: 54 - 62, TOEFL: 78 & Above
MIM(1 course)
Duration12 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE: 60 & Above
M.A.(27 courses)
INR 14 L - 29 LGet Fee Details
Duration12-28 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 - 7, PTE: 60 - 67, TOEFL: 80 & Above
BBA(46 courses)
INR 15 L - 26 LGet Fee Details
Duration3-4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE: 54 - 60
B.E. / B.Tech(11 courses)
INR 18 L - 26 LGet Fee Details
Duration3-4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE: 54 - 60
BHM(1 course)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE: 60 & Above
LL.B.(6 courses)
INR 20 L - 21 LGet Fee Details
Duration2-4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE: 60 & Above
MPH(1 course)
Duration12 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, PTE: 62 & Above
B.A.(65 courses)
INR 20 L - 24 LGet Fee Details
Duration1 year-4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 - 7, PTE: 60 - 67
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Q:   Is the Uni of Stirling expensive?
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 The table given below specifies the tuition fee for some of the courses:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

MBA/PGDM (23 courses)

INR 18 L - 27 L

MS (14 courses)

INR 8 L - 27 L

MSc (21 courses)

INR 18 L - 25 L

BE (13 courses)

INR 13 L - 23 L

MA (22 courses)

INR 12 L - 26 L

BA (17 courses)

INR 18 L - 22 L

BE / BTech (7 courses)

INR 15 L - 23 L

BSc (13 courses)

INR 18 L - 23 L

Others PG (9 courses)

INR 9 L - 22 L

BJMC (2 courses)

INR 18 L - 19 L

Cost of Living: Here are the estimated monthly expenses for Stirling University students:

Particulars

Monthly Expenses

Accommodation

£360.20 – £795.48

Mobile phone

£45

General living costs

£280

Travel

£35

Course materials

£36

Personal Care

£180

Total Expenses

£936.20 – £1,371.49







University of Stirling Notable Alumni

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Q:   Who have studied at Stirlin Uni?
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A few of these celbrities have studied at Stirling Uni: 

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Designation

Jackie Kay

Poet, Playwright, Novelist

Iain Banks

Author

Grace Dent

Columnist, Broadcaster, and Author

Stephen Kerr

Politician

Alan Bissett

Author and Playwright

Mark Cousins

Director and Writer

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Q:   How is the University of Stirling campus culture?
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Stirling University campus hosts a thriving international programme of culture, comedy, and theatre. Students can follow the university’s sculpture trails, explore the art collection, etc. Macrobert Arts Centre at the university brings a non-stop schedule of movies and live theatre at the doorstep. The university’s campus offers various sports facilities, 120+ club sports and societies, health and fitness classes, etc.

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Q:   Which is better - University of Stirling or Aston University or Exeter University?
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The decision to study in any university depends on the factors like location, faculty, tuition fee, etc. However, the final choice is dependent on students. A comparison is given below: 

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Q:   Why choose the University of Stirling?
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More than 30% students at the University of Stirling are international students. Students at this university hail from more than 140 countries. The university is a globally connected university. 87% of the university’s research has an outstanding or very considerable impact on society (REF 2021). Furthermore, the university has been awarded 5 stars as per a top-ranking publisher. Also, the university has a wide number of course options available. Over 300 courses are offered by the university. Moreover, the university has excellent ratings for graduate employability. As per the HESA 2020-21 Graduate Outcomes Survey, 96% of the graduates were in employment or further studies 15 months after graduation.

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Answered 5 months ago

The University of Stirling ranks globally in the 401–500 range (THE 2025), #452 (QS 2025), and #730 (US News 2024). In the UK, it is ranked among the top 45 by THE. It also holds a 5-star rating in the QS Stars system for excellence.

 

 

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Pawan Narayan Agrawal

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Answered 6 months ago

To get enrolled in the Bachelor of Science course at the University of Stirling as an international student, it is required to hold a minimum of 70% scores in relevant subjects in 12th standard. 

However, it is suggested to the students to achieve a score higher than a cumulative score of 75% and abo

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joisha verma

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Answered 6 months ago

The English language requirement at the University of Stirling is a necessary part of the admission for international students. Accepted tests at the university are TOEFL, PTE, IELTS, Cambridge and many more. 

Find the minimum test scores required for these English language exams from the table menti

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joisha verma

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Answered 6 months ago

The University of Stirling acceptance rate for international students is 11% to 20%, which is equal to the overall acceptance percentage of the university. With this competitive acceptance rate, it is difficult for the students to get selected at the university if they do not meet the eligibility cr

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joisha verma

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Answered 6 months ago

The application fee applicable at the University of Stirling for the international student is GBP 28.50 (INR 3.2 K) for the undergraduate course, which is a UCAS application portal fee of 2025.

Moreover, the university does not have any application fee for the postgraduate courses and students, irres

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