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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

10/11

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 10 categories

VS

1/11

Stirling

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Stirling is ahead on employment.

UCL (University College London) vs University of Stirling at a glance

UCL (University College London) and University of Stirling both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General) and Sociology & Criminology. UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher in 16 and University of Stirling in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £51,000 three years after graduating from UCL (University College London), against £30,500 from University of Stirling. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, UCL (University College London) is higher in 9 and University of Stirling in 7.

World & National Rankings

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

#8
QS World
#560
#22
THE World
#501
#9
Guardian UK
#50
1826
Established
1967
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

UCL (University College London)

University of Stirling

86.5%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£46,400
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.4%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

51.9%
18.4%

International

International student share

1131
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
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.

UCL (University College London)

127 countries · 51.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
  • 🇮🇳India3.4%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%
VS

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

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

Subjects

44 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.

UCL (University College London)

University of Stirling

Also taught at both: Microbiology & Cell Biology, Philosophy, Business Studies, Accounting, Spanish & Portuguese, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Linguistics, Health & Social Care, Public Health & Epidemiology, Biology, Education Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Social Policy & Public Policy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Mental Health Nursing, Physical Geography & Climate, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Software Engineering, Marketing, Social Sciences (General), Theology & Religious Studies, Community & Specialist Nursing, Humanities, Information Systems & Data Science, Publishing, Creative Writing, Public Relations.

Only at UCL (University 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

UCL (University College London)
£29,800
University of Stirling
No data

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

Postgraduate

UCL (University College London)
£34,700
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.

UCL (University College London)

University of Stirling

  • Psychology (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Mathematics

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction73%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £51,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    80%Satisfaction68%

  • French

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • Economics

    £45,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    79%Satisfaction92%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Law

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Management

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    73%Satisfaction84%

  • Microbiology & Cell Biology

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    86%SatisfactionNo data

Showing the 12 largest of 17 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

UCL (University College London)

Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

100%

Deadline: N/A

UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

£250

Deadline: N/A

Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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University of Stirling

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FAQ

UCL (University College London) vs University of Stirling: common questions

What subjects can you study at both UCL (University College London) and University of Stirling?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, French, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Economics, Business & Management (General), History, Planning & Housing and 32 more.

Is UCL (University College London) or University of Stirling better for Psychology (General)?

Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from UCL (University College London), and £21,000 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at UCL (University College London) and 87% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does UCL (University College London) or University of Stirling offer more courses?

UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at University of Stirling?

UCL (University College London) teaches 65 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Ancient Languages, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Civil Engineering, Italian and 57 more.

What can you study at University of Stirling but not at UCL (University College London)?

University of Stirling teaches 16 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Environmental Sciences, Journalism, Teacher Training, Human Resource Management, Adult Nursing, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture & Land Management and 8 more.

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UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses