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University of Bath

Bath · QS World #125

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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.

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Bath

scored higher in 11 categories

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0/11

Stirling

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bath leads in 11 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Stirling does not lead in any category where both have data.

University of Bath vs University of Stirling at a glance

University of Bath and University of Stirling both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Mathematics and Psychology (General). University of Bath offers 303 courses across 49 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bath is higher in 12 and University of Stirling in 1. The widest gap is in Economics: £45,500 three years after graduating from University of Bath, against £29,000 from University of Stirling. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bath is higher in 9 and University of Stirling in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#125
QS World
#560
#251
THE World
#501
#7
Guardian UK
#50
1966
Established
1967
Yes
Russell Group
No
Gold
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 Bath

University of Stirling

88.6%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£47,400
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.9%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

23.8%
18.4%

International

International student share

303
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
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.

Bath

96 countries · 23.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.2%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.2%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand7.1%
  • 🇪🇸Spain5.2%
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Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

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

Subjects

27 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 Bath

University of Stirling

Also taught at both: Business & Management (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Sciences (General), Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business Information Systems, Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management, Physical Geography & Climate, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at University of Bath

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 Bath
£32,000
University of Stirling
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of Bath
£29,500
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 of Bath

University of Stirling

  • Politics & International Relations

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Mathematics

    £38,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction73%

  • Psychology (General)

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

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £39,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    85%Satisfaction68%

  • Accounting

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction85%

  • Economics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction84%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    94%Satisfaction75%

  • French

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

  • Biology

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction95%

  • Education Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction69%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Bath

Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships

£12,400

Deadline: N/A

Bath Global Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

100%

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarships 2026

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Stirling

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FAQ

University of Bath vs University of Stirling: common questions

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

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Accounting, Economics, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, French, Biology and 15 more.

Is University of Bath or University of Stirling better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £38,000 three years after graduating from University of Bath, and £22,500 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University of Bath and 93% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Bath lists 303 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

University of Bath teaches 22 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biochemistry, International Development, Chemical Engineering and 14 more.

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

University of Stirling teaches 33 subject areas that University of Bath does not, including Media & Film Studies, History, Law, English Studies, Environmental Sciences, Journalism, Marketing, Philosophy and 25 more.

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