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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

9/10

Aberdeen

scored higher in 9 categories

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1/10

Stirling

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Aberdeen leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Stirling is ahead on employment.

University of Aberdeen vs University of Stirling at a glance

University of Aberdeen and University of Stirling both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Law, English Studies and Politics & International Relations. University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 17 and University of Stirling in 3, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £31,500 three years after graduating from University of Aberdeen, against £25,000 from University of Stirling. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher in 16 and University of Stirling in 6, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#288
QS World
#560
#201
THE World
#501
#22
Guardian UK
#50
1495
Established
1967
No
Russell Group
No
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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.

University of Aberdeen

University of Stirling

89.2%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.8%
18.4%

International

International student share

597
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
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.

Aberdeen

81 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇨🇳China20.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
VS

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

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

Subjects

38 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 of Aberdeen

University of Stirling

Also taught at both: Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Philosophy, Linguistics, Theology & Religious Studies, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Marketing, Biology, Ecology & Conservation, Health & Social Care, Spanish & Portuguese, Physical Geography & Climate, Human Resource Management, Social Policy & Public Policy, Information Systems & Data Science, Liberal Arts, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Planning & Housing, Creative Writing, Public Relations.

Only at University of Aberdeen

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

University of Aberdeen
£20,800
University of Stirling
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of Aberdeen
£23,000
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 of Aberdeen

University of Stirling

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • English Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    98%Satisfaction93%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • French

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    100%Satisfaction80%

  • Economics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Management

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    79%Satisfaction82%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    84%Satisfaction75%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Accounting

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Stirling

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FAQ

University of Aberdeen vs University of Stirling: common questions

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

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Law, English Studies, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), French, Business Studies, Economics, History, Management, Finance & Actuarial Science, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting and 26 more.

Is University of Aberdeen or University of Stirling better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from University of Aberdeen, and £23,500 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at University of Aberdeen and 86% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Aberdeen or University of Stirling offer more courses?

University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

University of Aberdeen teaches 42 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Celtic Studies, Ancient Languages, Film Production & Cinematography, Civil Engineering, Physics and 34 more.

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

University of Stirling teaches 22 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Journalism, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Adult Nursing, Humanities, Mental Health Nursing, Publishing, Social Work and 14 more.

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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses