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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Harper Adams University

Newport · QS World #1401

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/8

Harper Adams

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

3/8

Stirling

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Harper Adams University leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Stirling is ahead on ranking, international, courses.

Harper Adams University vs University of Stirling at a glance

Harper Adams University and University of Stirling both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Agriculture & Land Management, Politics & International Relations and Ecology & Conservation. Harper Adams University offers 103 courses across 21 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

In Management, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Harper Adams University is higher. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Stirling is higher in 4 and Harper Adams University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#1401
QS World
#560
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THE World
#501
—
Guardian UK
#50
1901
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.

Harper Adams University

University of Stirling

85.7%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

92.9%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

2.6%
18.4%

International

International student share

103
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
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.

Harper Adams

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇮🇪Ireland37%
  • 🌐Zimbabwe7.4%
  • 🇩🇰Denmark3.7%
  • 🇫🇷France3.7%
  • 🇬🇷Greece3.7%
VS

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.

Harper Adams University

University of Stirling

Only at Harper Adams University

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

Harper Adams University
£16,500
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.

Harper Adams University

University of Stirling

  • Ecology & Conservation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
    75%Satisfaction91%

  • Animal Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    90%Satisfaction98%

  • Management

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    77%Satisfaction82%

  • Business Information Systems

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    60%Satisfaction72%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Harper Adams University

The Cambidge Foundation CIO Entry Scholarship 2026-27

£6,000

Deadline: Aug 2026

Wakeham Petary Entry Scholarship 2026-27

£5,000

Deadline: Aug 2026

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship 2026-27

£3,500

Deadline: Aug 2026

Wakeham Petary Open Entry Scholarship 2026-27

£2,500

Deadline: Aug 2026

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University of Stirling

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FAQ

Harper Adams University vs University of Stirling: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Harper Adams University and University of Stirling?

Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Agriculture & Land Management, Politics & International Relations, Ecology & Conservation, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Animal Science, Business & Management (General), Management and Business Information Systems.

Is Harper Adams University or University of Stirling better for Management?

Management graduates earn a median £29,500 three years after graduating from Harper Adams University, and £25,000 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at Harper Adams University and 82% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Harper Adams University or University of Stirling offer more courses?

University of Stirling lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and Harper Adams University lists 103 courses.

What can you study at Harper Adams University but not at University of Stirling?

Harper Adams University teaches 10 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Agricultural Sciences, Zoology & Animal Biology, Food Science, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Food & Beverage Studies and 2 more.

What can you study at University of Stirling but not at Harper Adams University?

University of Stirling teaches 49 subject areas that Harper Adams University does not, including Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Accounting, Media & Film Studies, History, English Studies, French and 41 more.

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Harper Adams University103 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses