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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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Hartpury University

Gloucester

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/7

Hartpury

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

3/7

Stirling

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Hartpury University leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, scholarship). University of Stirling is ahead on international, graduate salary, courses.

Hartpury University vs University of Stirling at a glance

Hartpury University and University of Stirling both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Psychology (General). Hartpury University offers 107 courses across 12 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Stirling is higher in 2 and Hartpury University in 0. The widest gap is in Sport & Exercise Sciences: £20,000 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, against £22,500 from University of Stirling. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Hartpury University is higher in 2 and University of Stirling in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#560
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#50
1947
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.

Hartpury University

University of Stirling

89.8%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£26,159.1
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.9%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.6%
18.4%

International

International student share

107
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

9
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.

Hartpury

25 countries · 8.6% international

  • 🇿🇦South Africa9.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.1%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.5%
  • 🇫🇷France4.5%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4.5%
VS

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

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

Subjects

10 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.

Hartpury University

University of Stirling

Only at Hartpury 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

Hartpury University
£17,250
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.

Hartpury University

University of Stirling

  • Animal Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction98%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction84%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    89%Satisfaction79%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Hartpury University

Principal's International Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: May 2026

Martin Baber Award

£1,500

Deadline: N/A

Vulnerable Learner Bursary

£1,200

Deadline: N/A

Joe Henson MBE Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

John Tedstone Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

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University of Stirling

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FAQ

Hartpury University vs University of Stirling: common questions

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

Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture & Land Management, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Ecology & Conservation.

Is Hartpury University or University of Stirling better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, and £22,500 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Hartpury University and 84% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Hartpury University or University of Stirling offer more courses?

University of Stirling lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and Hartpury University lists 107 courses.

What can you study at Hartpury University but not at University of Stirling?

Hartpury University teaches 2 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy and Veterinary Sciences & Nursing.

What can you study at University of Stirling but not at Hartpury University?

University of Stirling teaches 50 subject areas that Hartpury University does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Media & Film Studies, History, Law, English Studies, French and 42 more.

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Hartpury University107 courses · 9 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses