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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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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

10/10

Imperial College London

scored higher in 10 categories

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0/10

Stirling

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 10 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Stirling does not lead in any category where both have data.

Imperial College London vs University of Stirling at a glance

Imperial College London and University of Stirling both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Mathematics and Biology. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 6 and University of Stirling in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £65,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £30,500 from University of Stirling. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 4 and University of Stirling in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#2
QS World
#560
#8
THE World
#501
#5
Guardian UK
#50
1907
Established
1967
Yes
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Imperial College London

University of Stirling

88.9%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£54,000
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
18.4%

International

International student share

254
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

90
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.

Imperial College London

106 countries · 52.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China41%
  • 🇮🇳India5.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%
VS

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

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

Subjects

16 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.

Imperial College London

University of Stirling

Also taught at both: Software Engineering.

Only at Imperial College London

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

Imperial College London
£24,600
University of Stirling
No data

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

Postgraduate

Imperial College London
£39,900
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.

Imperial College London

University of Stirling

  • Computer Science

    £64,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    97%Satisfaction68%

  • Mathematics

    £53,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction73%

  • Biology

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Microbiology & Cell Biology

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    87%SatisfactionNo data

  • Software Engineering

    £65,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    97%Satisfaction79%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Imperial College London

Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance

£45,100

Deadline: May 2026

Dean's Impact Scholarship

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Stirling

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FAQ

Imperial College London vs University of Stirling: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Imperial College London and University of Stirling?

Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Computer Science, Mathematics, Biology, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Ecology & Conservation, Business & Management (General), Economics, Public Health & Epidemiology, Management and 4 more.

Is Imperial College London or University of Stirling better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £30,500 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Imperial College London and 68% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

What can you study at Imperial College London but not at University of Stirling?

Imperial College London teaches 26 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering and 18 more.

What can you study at University of Stirling but not at Imperial College London?

University of Stirling teaches 44 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Media & Film Studies, History, Law, English Studies, French and 36 more.

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Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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