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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

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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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Exeter

scored higher in 11 categories

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Stirling

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter 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 Exeter vs University of Stirling at a glance

University of Exeter and University of Stirling both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Mathematics and History. University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 19 and University of Stirling in 1. The widest gap is in Accounting: £43,500 three years after graduating from University of Exeter, against £24,000 from University of Stirling. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Exeter is higher in 13 and University of Stirling in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#136
QS World
#560
#170
THE World
#501
#14
Guardian UK
#50
1922
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 Exeter

University of Stirling

87.7%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£39,800
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.8%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.2%
18.4%

International

International student share

873
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

2
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.

Exeter

111 countries · 22.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China25.1%
  • 🇮🇳India10.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States2.8%
VS

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

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

Subjects

42 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 Exeter

University of Stirling

Also taught at both: Accounting, Human Geography & Environment, Theology & Religious Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Environmental Sciences, Sport & Exercise Sciences, French, Physical Geography & Climate, Childhood & Youth Studies, Marketing, Biology, Management, Human Resource Management, Humanities, Public Health & Epidemiology, Creative Writing, Health & Social Care, Information Systems & Data Science, Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences (General), Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Education Studies, Publishing, Animal Science, Software Engineering.

Only at University of Exeter

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 Exeter
£24,950
University of Stirling
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of Exeter
£25,550
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 Exeter

University of Stirling

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Mathematics

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction73%

  • History

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Law

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • English Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction87%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £39,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    84%Satisfaction75%

  • Computer Science

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    83%Satisfaction68%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    85%Satisfaction84%

  • Business Studies

    £39,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Philosophy

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction80%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Exeter

Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

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Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

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University of Stirling

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FAQ

University of Exeter vs University of Stirling: common questions

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

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, History, Law, Sociology & Criminology, English Studies, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies and 30 more.

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

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from University of Exeter, and £22,500 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at University of Exeter and 93% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

University of Exeter teaches 49 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Physics, Classical Studies, General Engineering, History of Art & Design, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ancient Languages, Archaeology and 41 more.

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

University of Stirling teaches 18 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Journalism, Teacher Training, Mental Health Nursing, Planning & Housing, Social Work, Spanish & Portuguese, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture & Land Management and 10 more.

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University of Exeter873 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses