Of the many reasons students come to Stirling, academic reputation and research standards among them, one factor is always cited: the outstanding beauty of the university's campus.

The essence of the University of Stirling is its great people: graduates, staff and students are helping to shape the world. Founded by the Royal Charter in 1967, the University of Stirling was the first genuinely new university in Scotland for over 400 years. They retain their pioneering spirit and a passion for innovation and excellence in all they do. Built-in the shadow of the Ochil Hills and Wallace Monument, the Stirling campus is situated on a magnificent 310-acre estate, centered around a large loch and 18th-century Airthrey Castle.
 

Academic Subjects

The university’s five core research and teaching areas are:

  • Culture and Society: Education, English Studies, Film & Media Studies, Journalism, History, Languages, Philosophy, Politics, Religions, Social Sciences
  • Enterprise and the Economy: Accountancy, Business, Computing Science & Mathematics, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Law, Management, Marketing, Publishing Studies, Retail
  • Environment: Including Aquaculture, Biological & Environmental Sciences, Studies and Tourism Management
  • Health and Well-being: Including Cancer Care, Dementia, Nursing & Health, Psychology, Social Work
  • Sport: Sport & Exercise Science, Sports Studies, Physical Education

The Stirling academic programme arms students with the skills and confidence to shape their world beyond the University. On campus, they encounter fellow students from over 80 countries, ensuring that the formal and informal aspects of their education are international in outlook. Perhaps this helps to explain why Stirling’s retention and completion rates are amongst the best in the UK.

Their central location, at the very heart of Scotland, ensures that students, staff and visitors enjoy excellent rail services to and from the city of Stirling. Stirling, which received city status in 2002, is at the geographic heart of Scotland – dramatically positioned at the point where Lowland and Highland Scotland meet. A fascinating mix of old and new, the city of Stirling has a reputation as one of the most attractive places to live in the UK. The city is a thriving, compact and welcoming community and boasts a wide range of commercial and cultural facilities, including Stirling Castle and the William Wallace Monument. Stirling has excellent direct rail and road links to the rest of Scotland and the UK, while London and the other great capitals of Europe are a short hop by air from either Edinburgh or Glasgow airports, both of which are within easy reach of the university.
 

 

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Across the Pond is this university’s official representative for selected countries around the world which, depending on where you are from, means we can help you apply to its courses as well as with gathering all the documents needed to submit an application. We can normally offer a speedier route to help you since the institution is hugely popular and receives enquiries from all around the world on a daily basis. We also have close ties with the university’s international facing staff and as such can explain your grades, your academic background and the educational system in your home country. Our partner universities appreciate that students who apply through Across the Pond get the help they need, not only in terms of submitting the application and supporting documents, but also with everything leading up to arrival in the UK, such as student accommodation, visa and funding information as well as preparing for departure to the UK.

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Student population: ca. 14,000

City population: ca. 100,000

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, Psychology and Accounting & Finance. At undergraduate level there are over 300-degree combinations, with few restrictions on which subjects are studied together.

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❗️Please note that our university partnerships vary from region to region. Once we are in touch and know where you are from, we can indicate the options available in your country.

Which country are you from?

We noticed you chose Norway.

There is a dedicated website for Norwegian students where you can find specific information and make an enquiry.

We noticed you chose Canada.

There is a dedicated website for Canadian students where you can find specific information and make an enquiry.

We noticed you chose the United States.

We would love to be able to help all students in all circumstances but unfortunately US federal rules prohibit third party involvement for candidates anticipating making use of federal funding.

We noticed you chose Mexico.

There is a dedicated website for Mexican students where you can find specific information and make an enquiry.

We noticed you chose Colombia.

There is a dedicated website for Colombian students where you can find specific information and make an enquiry.

We noticed you chose Sweden.

There is a dedicated website for Swedish students where you can find specific information and make an enquiry.

We noticed you chose Chile.

There is a dedicated website for Chilean students where you can find specific information and make an enquiry.