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Stirling · QS World #560
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 2 datapoints
We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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East Lancashire UC
scored higher in 1 category
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Stirling
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
East Lancashire UC and University of Stirling are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship; University of Stirling on courses.
East Lancashire UC vs University of Stirling at a glance
East Lancashire UC and University of Stirling both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Media & Film Studies and Law. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and University of Stirling in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
East Lancashire UC
University of Stirling
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
East Lancashire UC
No published data on international students
Stirling
75 countries · 18.4% international
- 🇮🇳India17.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
- 🇺🇸United States13.6%
- 🇨🇳China7.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
Subjects
11 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.
East Lancashire UC
University of Stirling
Business Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
15 coursesFee not available
Media & Film Studies
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesFee not available
Law
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesFee not available
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Teacher Training
Health & Social Care
Applied Computing
Childhood & Youth Studies
Business & Management (General)
Education Studies
Public Health & Epidemiology
Only at East Lancashire UC
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
- East Lancashire UC
- £13,500
- 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.
East Lancashire UC
University of Stirling
Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50093%Satisfaction84%Teacher Training
No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000100%Satisfaction72%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data100%Satisfaction69%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveEast Lancashire UC
East Lancashire UC Financial Support Package
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
Childcare Grant (CCG)
See details
Deadline: N/A
Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Hardship Loan or Grant
See details
Deadline: N/A
University of Stirling
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East Lancashire UC vs University of Stirling: common questions
What subjects can you study at both East Lancashire UC and University of Stirling?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Health & Social Care, Applied Computing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Education Studies and Public Health & Epidemiology.
Does East Lancashire UC or University of Stirling offer more courses?
University of Stirling lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at University of Stirling?
East Lancashire UC teaches 7 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including General Engineering, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Aerospace Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Manufacturing & Production Engineering.
What can you study at University of Stirling but not at East Lancashire UC?
University of Stirling teaches 49 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, History, English Studies, French, Mathematics and 41 more.
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