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Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham · QS World #639

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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

Nottingham Trent

scored higher in 5 categories

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3/8

Stirling

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Nottingham Trent University leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, courses). University of Stirling is ahead on ranking, international.

Nottingham Trent University vs University of Stirling at a glance

Nottingham Trent University and University of Stirling both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and Psychology (General). Nottingham Trent University offers 462 courses across 81 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Nottingham Trent University is higher in 13 and University of Stirling in 8, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £27,000 three years after graduating from Nottingham Trent University, against £32,000 from University of Stirling. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Nottingham Trent University is higher in 13 and University of Stirling in 13, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#639
QS World
#560
#601
THE World
#501
#42
Guardian UK
#50
1843
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.

Nottingham Trent University

University of Stirling

87.2%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.2%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16%
18.4%

International

International student share

462
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.

Nottingham Trent

106 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India28.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait5.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.1%
VS

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

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

Subjects

40 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.

Nottingham Trent University

University of Stirling

Also taught at both: Journalism, Animal Science, English Studies, Marketing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Teacher Training, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Social Work, Software Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Social Policy & Public Policy, Adult Nursing, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Agriculture & Land Management, Creative Writing, Linguistics, Applied Psychology, Business Information Systems, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Health & Social Care.

Only at Nottingham Trent 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

Nottingham Trent University
£17,950
University of Stirling
No data

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

Postgraduate

Nottingham Trent University
£18,300
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.

Nottingham Trent University

University of Stirling

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    86%Satisfaction80%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    84%Satisfaction68%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Mathematics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction73%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Accounting

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Management

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    80%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Nottingham Trent University vs University of Stirling: common questions

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

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Sport & Exercise Sciences, History, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science and 28 more.

Is Nottingham Trent University or University of Stirling better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Nottingham Trent University, and £23,500 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Nottingham Trent University and 86% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Nottingham Trent University or University of Stirling offer more courses?

Nottingham Trent University lists 462 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

What can you study at Nottingham Trent University but not at University of Stirling?

Nottingham Trent University teaches 41 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Design & Fashion, Chemistry, Film Production & Cinematography, Building & Construction, Music, Physics, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 33 more.

What can you study at University of Stirling but not at Nottingham Trent University?

University of Stirling teaches 20 subject areas that Nottingham Trent University does not, including French, Biology, Philosophy, Physical Geography & Climate, Humanities, Planning & Housing, Publishing, Spanish & Portuguese and 12 more.

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Nottingham Trent University462 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses