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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/9

Dundee

scored higher in 8 categories

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1/9

Stirling

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Dundee leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). University of Stirling is ahead on international.

University of Dundee vs University of Stirling at a glance

University of Dundee and University of Stirling both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Law, Psychology (General) and Business Studies. University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Dundee is higher in 9 and University of Stirling in 9. The widest gap is in Microbiology & Cell Biology: £27,000 three years after graduating from University of Dundee, against £22,000 from University of Stirling. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 10 and University of Stirling in 5, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#447
QS World
#560
#301
THE World
#501
#37
Guardian UK
#50
1881
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 Dundee

University of Stirling

90.1%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£35,000
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.6%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

17.8%
18.4%

International

International student share

498
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Dundee

75 countries · 17.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China10.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%
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Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

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

Subjects

36 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 Dundee

University of Stirling

Also taught at both: Human Geography & Environment, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business & Management (General), Ecology & Conservation, Media & Film Studies, Marketing, Social Work, Biology, Business Information Systems, Education Studies, Management, Planning & Housing, Adult Nursing, Humanities, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Applied Computing, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Creative Writing, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at University of Dundee

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 Dundee
£23,150
University of Stirling
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of Dundee
£23,700
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.

University of Dundee

University of Stirling

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    80%Satisfaction80%

  • Economics

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    74%Satisfaction92%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction85%

  • English Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Mathematics

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction73%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    95%Satisfaction92%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    96%Satisfaction75%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    97%Satisfaction68%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Dundee vs University of Stirling: common questions

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

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Law, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, English Studies, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Sociology & Criminology and 24 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from University of Dundee, and £23,500 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at University of Dundee and 86% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Dundee lists 498 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

University of Dundee teaches 34 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Dentistry, Design & Fashion, Nursing (General), Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Forensic Science, Anatomy & Pathology, Civil Engineering and 26 more.

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

University of Stirling teaches 24 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including French, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism, Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Resource Management, Physical Geography & Climate, Publishing, Spanish & Portuguese and 16 more.

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