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University of Stirling
University of Stirling is a university in Stirling, Scotland, in a campus setting. How it compares on official data.
76th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 39.2 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | University of Stirling | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 83.9% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 1,182 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 84.6% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 62.9% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £32,900 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 3% below the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | University of Stirling | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 87.6% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 84.4% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 80.3% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 89.5% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 77.9% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 88.0% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 79.6% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
University of Stirling appears in 9 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 53rd of 100 | 84.2% | £28,5005% below the UK average for this subject |
| Education and teaching | 32nd of 57 | 81.9% | £42,50042% above the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 47th of 74 | 85.4% | £29,6002% below the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 79th of 122 | 82.8% | £33,7006% below the UK average for this subject |
| Nursing and midwifery | 50th of 75 | 81.3% | £36,5002% below the UK average for this subject |
| Biosciences | 41st of 51 | 88.3% | £30,7007% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 35th of 43 | 85.3% | £30,0002% below the UK average for this subject |
| Media, journalism and communications | 37th of 45 | 79.8% | £28,500In line with the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 75th of 87 | 79.4% | £29,60016% below the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Allied health, Computing, Economics, English studies, Geography, earth and environmental studies, Health and social care, History and archaeology, Languages and area studies, Mathematical sciences, Philosophy and religious studies, Politics.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 160 to 175 band, and the most common band was 160 to 175 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 179 full-time degree courses; 179 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
University of Stirling website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Stirling
Average private rent in the Forth Valley area was £892 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Stirling.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- University of Stirling: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is University of Stirling in the Be Wise ranking?
76th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 39.2 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about University of Stirling?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 83.9% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 1,182 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was academic support (89.5%, against 89.1%), and its lowest was assessment and feedback (80.3%, against 82.7%).
How many students continue their course at University of Stirling?
On Discover Uni data, 84.6% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do University of Stirling graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 62.9% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do University of Stirling graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £32,900 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 3% below the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for University of Stirling?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 160 to 175 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
How much is rent near University of Stirling?
The ONS average private rent in the Forth Valley area was £892 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.