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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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Open University

None · THE World #801

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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.

2/7

Open

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

5/7

Stirling

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Stirling leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, graduate salary). Open University is ahead on satisfaction, courses.

Open University vs University of Stirling at a glance

Open University and University of Stirling both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science and Law. Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 20 and University of Stirling in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £38,000 three years after graduating from Open University, against £30,500 from University of Stirling. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 9 and University of Stirling in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#560
#801
THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#50
1969
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.

Open University

University of Stirling

89.8%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

72.6%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
18.4%

International

International student share

337
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.

Open

25 countries · 0.2% international

  • 🇩🇪Germany8.9%
  • 🌐Cyprus (European Union)6.7%
  • 🇫🇷France6.7%
  • 🇨🇳China4.4%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%
VS

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

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

Subjects

39 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.

Open University

University of Stirling

Also taught at both: French, Economics, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Work, Teacher Training, Philosophy, Biology, Human Geography & Environment, Human Resource Management, Physical Geography & Climate, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Linguistics, Adult Nursing, Information Systems & Data Science, Management, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Applied Psychology, Creative Writing, Social Policy & Public Policy, Theology & Religious Studies.

Only at Open University

Only at University of Stirling

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.

Open University

University of Stirling

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    91%Satisfaction68%

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Mathematics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction73%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    No dataSatisfaction85%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction84%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction69%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Open University vs University of Stirling: common questions

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

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Law, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), History, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Humanities, Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 27 more.

Is Open University or University of Stirling better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from Open University, and £24,000 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Open University and 86% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Open University or University of Stirling offer more courses?

Open University lists 337 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

Open University teaches 29 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including General Engineering, English Language, Computing & IT, Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Combined & General Studies, Ancient Languages, Classical Studies and 21 more.

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

University of Stirling teaches 21 subject areas that Open University does not, including Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Journalism, Marketing, Ecology & Conservation, Planning & Housing, Publishing, Spanish & Portuguese and 13 more.

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Open University337 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses