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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/9

Aston

scored higher in 8 categories

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1/9

Stirling

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Aston University, Birmingham leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). University of Stirling is ahead on courses.

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Stirling at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and University of Stirling both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Psychology (General) and Politics & International Relations. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 15 and University of Stirling in 2. The widest gap is in Mathematics: £31,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £23,500 from University of Stirling. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 12 and University of Stirling in 6.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#416
QS World
#560
#401
THE World
#501
#39
Guardian UK
#50
1895
Established
1967
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Aston University, Birmingham

University of Stirling

85.2%
85%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£37,600
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
18.4%

International

International student share

169
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Aston

67 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India40.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam4%
VS

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
  • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%

Subjects

27 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Aston University, Birmingham

University of Stirling

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Software Engineering, Adult Nursing, Linguistics, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Business Information Systems, Health & Social Care, Management, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at University of Stirling

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£22,580
University of Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
University of Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Aston University, Birmingham

University of Stirling

  • Business Studies

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    81%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Accounting

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    85%Satisfaction75%

  • Mathematics

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction73%

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    95%Satisfaction92%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    79%Satisfaction81%

  • English Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Stirling: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Aston University, Birmingham and University of Stirling?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Business Studies, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, History, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Economics, Law, Media & Film Studies, Marketing and 15 more.

Is Aston University, Birmingham or University of Stirling better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £26,000 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Aston University, Birmingham and 80% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Aston University, Birmingham or University of Stirling offer more courses?

University of Stirling lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at University of Stirling?

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 24 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Chemical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, General Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering and 16 more.

What can you study at University of Stirling but not at Aston University, Birmingham?

University of Stirling teaches 33 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including French, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Journalism, Teacher Training, Biology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Philosophy and 25 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses