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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/8

Cumbria

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

Stirling

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Stirling leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Cumbria is ahead on employment, scholarship.

University of Cumbria vs University of Stirling at a glance

University of Cumbria and University of Stirling both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Business Studies and Childhood & Youth Studies. University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Stirling is higher in 15 and University of Cumbria in 0. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £25,000 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, against £32,000 from University of Stirling. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Stirling is higher in 7 and University of Cumbria in 6, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#560
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THE World
#501
#101
Guardian UK
#50
2007
Established
1967
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
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 Cumbria

University of Stirling

80.5%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

89.4%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

2.6%
18.4%

International

International student share

136
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%
VS

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

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

Subjects

23 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 Cumbria

University of Stirling

Also taught at both: Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mental Health Nursing, Physical Geography & Climate, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Health & Social Care, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Management.

Only at University of Cumbria

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 Cumbria
£16,000
University of Stirling
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of Cumbria
£16,900
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 Cumbria

University of Stirling

  • Psychology (General)

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    89%Satisfaction80%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    70%Satisfaction86%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    95%Satisfaction86%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    98%Satisfaction94%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    77%Satisfaction92%

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    82%Satisfaction72%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    92%Satisfaction91%

  • Adult Nursing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    74%Satisfaction98%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    82%Satisfaction79%

  • Mental Health Nursing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    74%Satisfaction98%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Stirling

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FAQ

University of Cumbria vs University of Stirling: common questions

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

Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Psychology (General), Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Environmental Sciences, Teacher Training, Ecology & Conservation and 11 more.

Is University of Cumbria or University of Stirling better for Psychology (General)?

Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, and £21,000 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University of Cumbria and 87% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Stirling lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

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

University of Cumbria teaches 17 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion, Forestry & Arboriculture, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing (General), Zoology & Animal Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 9 more.

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

University of Stirling teaches 37 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Media & Film Studies, History, English Studies, French, Mathematics, Finance & Actuarial Science and 29 more.

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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses