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Stirling · QS World #560
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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University Centre Somerset
scored higher in 1 category
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Stirling
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Stirling leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses). University Centre Somerset is ahead on scholarship.
University Centre Somerset vs University of Stirling at a glance
University Centre Somerset and University of Stirling both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), History and Sport & Exercise Sciences. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Stirling is higher in 3 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £29,000 from University of Stirling. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Stirling is higher in 2 and University Centre Somerset 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.
University Centre Somerset
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.
University Centre Somerset
No published data on international students
Stirling
75 countries · 18.4% international
- 🇮🇳India17.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
- 🇺🇸United States13.6%
- 🇨🇳China7.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
Subjects
8 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.
University Centre Somerset
University of Stirling
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
18 coursesFee not available
History
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesFee not available
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Agriculture & Land Management
Childhood & Youth Studies
Adult Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Applied Computing
Only at University Centre Somerset
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
- University Centre Somerset
- £13,500
- 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.
University Centre Somerset
University of Stirling
Adult Nursing
£19,000Salary (3 years)£29,00086%Satisfaction98%Mental Health Nursing
£19,000Salary (3 years)£29,00086%Satisfaction98%Applied Computing
£25,000Salary (3 years)£30,50091%Satisfaction72%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre Somerset
Alumni Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
HE Bursary
£600
Deadline: N/A
Advanced Learner Loan Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Diagnostic Support Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Technical Support Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
University of Stirling
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University Centre Somerset vs University of Stirling: common questions
What subjects can you study at both University Centre Somerset and University of Stirling?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Psychology (General), History, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing and Applied Computing.
Is University Centre Somerset or University of Stirling better for Adult Nursing?
Adult Nursing graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £29,000 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University Centre Somerset and 98% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Somerset or University of Stirling offer more courses?
University of Stirling lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University of Stirling?
University Centre Somerset teaches 6 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
What can you study at University of Stirling but not at University Centre Somerset?
University of Stirling teaches 52 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Media & Film Studies, Law, English Studies, French and 44 more.
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