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London
Stirling · QS World #560
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/6
Richmond American University London
scored higher in 2 categories
4/6
Stirling
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Stirling leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, courses). Richmond American University London is ahead on international, graduate salary.
Richmond American University London vs University of Stirling at a glance
Richmond American University London and University of Stirling both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Stirling is higher in 5 and Richmond American University London in 1.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Richmond American University London
University of Stirling
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Richmond American University London
21 countries · 87.1% international
- 🇮🇳India39.4%
- 🇺🇸United States27.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan7.9%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
- 🌐Nepal2.5%
Stirling
75 countries · 18.4% international
- 🇮🇳India17.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
- 🇺🇸United States13.6%
- 🇨🇳China7.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
Subjects
13 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.
Richmond American University London
University of Stirling
Politics & International Relations
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
15 coursesFee not available
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
18 coursesFee not available
Sociology & Criminology
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
16 coursesFee not available
Business Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
15 coursesFee not available
Media & Film Studies
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
11 coursesFee not available
Marketing
History
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
10 coursesFee not available
Business & Management (General)
Finance & Actuarial Science
Mathematics
Computer Science
Economics
Software Engineering
Only at Richmond American University London
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
- Richmond American University London
- £17,500
- University of Stirling
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.
Postgraduate
- Richmond American University London
- £18,500
- 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.
Richmond American University London
University of Stirling
Politics & International Relations
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50085%Satisfaction93%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00082%Satisfaction87%Business Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,00092%Satisfaction80%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50077%Satisfaction84%Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,50079%Satisfaction81%Finance & Actuarial Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,00065%Satisfaction75%
Scholarships for International Students
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Richmond American University London vs University of Stirling: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Richmond American University London and University of Stirling?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Marketing, History, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics and 1 more.
Does Richmond American University London or University of Stirling offer more courses?
University of Stirling lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and Richmond American University London lists 49 courses.
What can you study at Richmond American University London but not at University of Stirling?
Richmond American University London teaches 1 subject area that University of Stirling does not, including History of Art & Design.
What can you study at University of Stirling but not at Richmond American University London?
University of Stirling teaches 47 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Accounting, Law, English Studies, French, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Journalism and 39 more.
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