The University of Stirling is consistently highly rated for both teaching and research. Ninety-five percent of Departments are rated as Excellent/Highly Satisfactory for teaching quality in the most recent assessments. It is common practice for students at Scottish institutions to be taught by professors who are also leading research experts in their field and this is certainly the case at Stirling. Additionally, the University has a library spanning four floors, well-equipped classrooms, 24/7 computer labs and study areas as well as state-of-the-art laboratories. Stirling is also proud to have one of the highest completion rates (lowest drop out rates) of any UK university.

The University has some of the finest sports facilities in the UK, with an on-campus golf course and training academy, state-of-the-art fitness centre, a 50m swimming pool, the Gannochy National Tennis Centre, numerous sports fields and a new soccer academy. The Student’s Association runs more than 70 clubs and societies including 40+ sports clubs, a radio and TV station, comedy club, debating society and our international student’s society to name a few.

For those keen to explore further afield, city life is not far away. The city of Stirling with a population of 50,000 is only 10 minutes away, and is large enough to be able of offer the full city experience of shopping, café culture, performing arts and nightlife, but is still compact enough to retain a warm community feel. Travel less than an hour by train or bus and you will reach two of Europe’s most vibrant cities, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

If you are looking to escape from city life, then on Stirling’s doorstep you can find tranquility and solitude in Scotland’s unspoiled mountains, lochs and shores or a wide range of outdoor pursuits, such as walking, canoeing, mountain biking and sailing. With easy access to the cities or rural heaven, Stirling really does provide the best of both worlds.

We have been welcoming North American students to Stirling since our inception via our active exchange and study abroad programs, and usually have around 200 US students attending Stirling each year. If you want an excellent education, superb facilities, a warm and friendly campus atmosphere, fabulous scenery and proximity to some of the UK’s liveliest cities, look no further than the University of Stirling… it’s all here.

General Information

• Student population:  9,000
• City population: 50,000
• Date of establishment: 1967
• Location: Residential campus located two miles from city of Stirling
• Centers of Excellence: History/Scottish History, Film and Media/Journalism, Environmental and Aquatic Sciences and Psychology. Ranked in the top ten for the UK’s Best Student Experience. Half of academic departments are ranked top in Scotland for research
• Cost of tuition per year: (£3500 discounted) per semester and £8750 (£7000 discounted) per year.
• Estimated Living costs: £2750 per semester; £5500 per year