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Stirling · QS World #560
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/5
Northern School of Art
scored higher in 2 categories
3/5
Stirling
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Stirling leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses). The Northern School of Art is ahead on established, satisfaction.
The Northern School of Art vs University of Stirling at a glance
The Northern School of Art and University of Stirling have no subject area in common. The Northern School of Art's largest is Design & Fashion; University of Stirling's is Psychology (General).
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.
The Northern School of Art
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.
Northern School of Art
No published data on international students
Stirling
75 countries · 18.4% international
- 🇮🇳India17.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
- 🇺🇸United States13.6%
- 🇨🇳China7.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
Subjects
No subjects in common
The Northern School of Art and University of Stirling do not teach any of the same subject areas.
Only at The Northern School of Art
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
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
- University of Stirling
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.
Postgraduate
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
- University of Stirling
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.
Scholarships for International Students
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The Northern School of Art vs University of Stirling: common questions
Does The Northern School of Art or University of Stirling offer more courses?
University of Stirling lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and The Northern School of Art lists 18 courses.
What can you study at The Northern School of Art but not at University of Stirling?
The Northern School of Art teaches 6 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Creative Arts (General), Fine Art and History of Art & Design.
What can you study at University of Stirling but not at The Northern School of Art?
University of Stirling teaches 60 subject areas that The Northern School of Art does not, including Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Media & Film Studies, History, Law and 52 more.
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