University of Stirling: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #600 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #243 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #50 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #8 of 18 | In Scotland |
| #47 of 3,409 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
| Top50% | For 176 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 11%
- Enrollment
- 14,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.stir.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 11% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | A minimum of 4 passes at SQA Higher Grade; or a mixture of A-levels, VCEs and Ass to make the equivalent of 3 A-levels; or an acceptable pass in approved subjects in any of the HNC/D, BTEC National Diploma; or a pass in an approved Access course; or school leavers' qualifications from the European Union |
| Academic Calendar | September to June |
| Enrollment | 14,000 |
| Full time employee | 1,500 |
| Student:staff ratio | 9:1 |
We've calculated the 11% acceptance rate for University of Stirling based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Stirling is a world-class research university with 30,792 scientific papers published and 1,004,999 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, and Psychology.
University of Stirling majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 314 | 2937 |
| 1993 | 317 | 3126 |
| 1994 | 366 | 3357 |
| 1995 | 481 | 3754 |
| 1996 | 447 | 4202 |
| 1997 | 454 | 4404 |
| 1998 | 455 | 5073 |
| 1999 | 502 | 5607 |
| 2000 | 543 | 6749 |
| 2001 | 529 | 7896 |
| 2002 | 550 | 9243 |
| 2003 | 618 | 11980 |
| 2004 | 615 | 11931 |
| 2005 | 584 | 14605 |
| 2006 | 637 | 16568 |
| 2007 | 783 | 18816 |
| 2008 | 739 | 20717 |
| 2009 | 838 | 23895 |
| 2010 | 842 | 27430 |
| 2011 | 1008 | 30615 |
| 2012 | 1111 | 33901 |
| 2013 | 1020 | 38216 |
| 2014 | 1011 | 40246 |
| 2015 | 1098 | 42837 |
| 2016 | 1134 | 43739 |
| 2017 | 1112 | 46728 |
| 2018 | 1211 | 52531 |
| 2019 | 1171 | 60246 |
| 2020 | 1566 | 72141 |
| 2021 | 1317 | 77667 |
| 2022 | 1200 | 75513 |
| 2023 | 1199 | 77467 |
| 2024 | 1012 | 73531 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Stirling gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition Cost (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (Scottish/EU) | £1,820 |
| Undergraduate (Rest of UK) | £9,250 |
| Undergraduate (International) | £15,100 - £17,900 |
| Postgraduate (Scottish/EU) | £5,500 - £8,500 |
| Postgraduate (Rest of UK) | £5,500 - £17,900 |
| Postgraduate (International) | £15,100 - £17,900 |
The University of Stirling has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Stirling.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Doctorate | Aquaculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Education, Health Sciences, History, Law, Literature, Mathematics, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religion, Social Sciences, Sports |
|---|
University of Stirling alumni
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Iain Banks
- Occupations
- philosopherwriterscience fiction writernovelist
- Biography
-
Iain Banks was a Scottish author, writing mainstream fiction as Iain Banks and science fiction as Iain M. Banks, adding the initial of his adopted middle name Menzies. After the success of The Wasp Factory (1984), he began to write full time. His first science fiction book, Consider Phlebas, appeared in 1987, marking the start of the Culture series. His books have been adapted for theatre, radio, and television. In 2008, The Times named Banks in their list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945".
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Grace Dent
- Occupations
- children's writernovelistwriterjournalistbroadcaster
- Biography
-
Grace Georgina Dent is a British columnist, broadcaster and author. She is a restaurant critic for The Guardian and from 2011 to 2017 wrote a restaurant column for the Evening Standard. She is a regular critic on the BBC's MasterChef and has appeared on Channel 4's television series Very British Problems.
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Duncan Scott
- Occupations
- swimmer
- Biography
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Duncan William MacNaughton Scott is a Scottish swimmer representing Great Britain at the FINA World Aquatics Championships, LEN European Aquatics Championships, European Games and the Olympic Games, and Scotland at the Commonwealth Games. Scott made history after winning four medals - more than any other British athlete at a single Olympic Games - in Tokyo 2020, simultaneously becoming Great Britain's most decorated swimmer in Olympic history. With an additional gold and silver medal in Paris 2024 bringing his total to eight, Scott became Scotland's most-decorated Olympian (surpassing Chris Hoy), and is currently tied with Bradley Wiggins as the second most-decorated Olympian in British history. Scott is the only athlete in the top three to still be actively competing, and the only member of the top four (Hoy, Scott, Wiggins and Jason Kenny) who is not a track cyclist.
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Daniel Kawczynski
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Daniel Robert Kawczynski is a British politician who was a Conservative Party MP. Kawczynski has served as Parliamentary Private Secretary at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, a parliamentary aide to the former Welsh Secretary David Jones, as well as serving as a member of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee and as Special Advisor to Prime Minister David Cameron on Central and Eastern Europe and on Central and Eastern Europeans living in the United Kingdom. On 4 July 2024, Kawczynski lost to Labour candidate Julia Buckley in a historical electoral landslide for Labour in the constituency of Shrewsbury.
University of Stirling faculties and divisions
| School : Applied Social Science | Criminology, Social Policy, Social Work, Sociology |
|---|---|
| School : Arts and Humanities | Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, English, History, Law, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Religion |
| School : Education | Education, Teacher Training |
| School : Health Sciences | Health Sciences, Midwifery, Nursing |
| School : Management | Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Health Administration, Management, Marketing, Retailing and Wholesaling |
| School : Natural Sciences | Aquaculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Psychology |
| School : Sport | Sports |
General information
| Founded | 1967 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Innovation and Excellence |
Location and contacts
| Address | Stirling, FK9 4LA United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 38,000 |