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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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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.

3/8

Huddersfield

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

5/8

Stirling

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Stirling leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). University of Huddersfield is ahead on ranking, established, courses.

University of Huddersfield vs University of Stirling at a glance

University of Huddersfield and University of Stirling both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Business Studies and Psychology (General). University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Stirling is higher in 16 and University of Huddersfield in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £19,500 three years after graduating from University of Huddersfield, against £29,000 from University of Stirling. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Stirling is higher in 15 and University of Huddersfield in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#521
QS World
#560
#501
THE World
#501
#51
Guardian UK
#50
1841
Established
1967
No
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 Huddersfield

University of Stirling

81.8%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.2%
18.4%

International

International student share

413
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.

Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%
VS

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

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

Subjects

34 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 Huddersfield

University of Stirling

Also taught at both: Biology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, English Studies, Mathematics, Teacher Training, Health & Social Care, Journalism, Software Engineering, Adult Nursing, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Human Resource Management, Creative Writing, Social Policy & Public Policy, Linguistics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at University of Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield
£17,600
University of Stirling
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of Huddersfield
£18,700
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 Huddersfield

University of Stirling

  • Education Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)No data
    93%Satisfaction69%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    77%Satisfaction80%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    72%Satisfaction68%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction86%

  • Accounting

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    69%Satisfaction85%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • Management

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    65%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    70%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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FAQ

University of Huddersfield vs University of Stirling: common questions

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

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Education Studies, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Law, Accounting, Politics & International Relations, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Media & Film Studies, History and 22 more.

Is University of Huddersfield or University of Stirling better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from University of Huddersfield, and £26,000 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at University of Huddersfield and 80% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

University of Huddersfield teaches 42 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Design & Fashion, Music, Chemistry, Nursing (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and 34 more.

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

University of Stirling teaches 26 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including French, Environmental Sciences, Business & Management (General), Philosophy, Physical Geography & Climate, Ecology & Conservation, Humanities, Planning & Housing and 18 more.

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